Taking back the night for tactical advantage
by Ken Pole In its June 2017 defence policy, the federal government used the word “vision” a lot but mostly in a generic contemplative way. However, tucked away on page 36 was a commitment to recapitalizing an outstanding requirement for new “soldier night...
Reconstituting the Force
Facing a workforce crisis, the military is starting to see positive effects from a multi-pronged plan to recruit and retain talent. by Lisa Gordon Last fall, Chief of the Defence Staff General Wayne Eyre acknowledged that the Canadian military is facing...
Detecting and defeating IEDs
by Ken Pole Of the 159 Canadians who died during this country’s decade-long combat mission in Afghanistan, the majority were victims of improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Hundreds more were wounded or otherwise traumatized. Major Pete DesRoches, a combat...
Fifth Canadian Division: “Our troops are ready”
by Tim Dunne Once seen as the Canadian Army’s “Cinderella,” Fifth Canadian Division (5 Div) has undergone growth, transformation, and reorientation under a series of transformational leaders. From the 1967 Canadian Forces Reorganization Act until Sept. 1, 1991,...
Digital experiments: Under new digital strategy, more tech trials from the ground up
by Chris Thatcher Got an idea to further the Canadian Army’s digital transformation? A trial of new technology for your brigade? An experiment with digital tools or new ways of employing them for your company? If so, there’s a team in Army headquarters...
Can your light off-road vehicle handle a .50 cal?
by Chris Thatcher Inflation is having a deflating effect on defence procurement and the Light Forces Enhancement (LFE) project is no exception. But beyond the growing costs of manufacturing a four-wheeled, lightweight, off-road vehicle, the Army now knows it...
News Releases
- KWESST files patent for next-generation laser detection
- NP Aerospace Canada contracted for Land Equipment program
- Steiner M7XI selected new Army long range riflescope
- Collaboration with Tulmar serves increased demand for Saab advanced camouflage systems
- KWESST receives software systems development contract for Canadian DND