Countering the explosive threat
by Allan Joyner Many of the lessons of Afghanistan were hard learned, none more so than countering the threat of improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The blast of roadside bombs was by far the greatest cause of injuries and fatalities during the conflict. The...
Taking the grunt out of the Grunt
by Ken Pole A full suit of medieval field armour weighed 20 to 25 kilograms, with the helmet accounting for two to four kilograms. A broadsword might have added two more. Compare that with the 34 to 41 kilograms the modern soldier has carried on recent ground combat...
Locked on: New radar gives artillery weapon location and air surveillance
by Chris Thatcher Long-range weapon systems may be the coin of the realm as nations prepare for the prospect of peer-to-peer conflict, but recent counterinsurgency operations have demonstrated a significant threat from rockets, artillery and mortars (RAM). Until...
Leadership immersion: Intensive summer training offers Regular and Reserve leaders a different perspective
by Ian Coutts Second-Lieutenant Richard McCurrach cradles a scabbarded cavalry sabre on his knees. Between it and his waxed mustache, he wouldn’t look out of place in a Victorian cavalry regiment – all he needs is a scarlet tunic or a hussar’s braided jacket. Instead...
Assault Pioneers returning to the Canadian Army
by Steven Fouchard, Army Public Affairs The Canadian Army (CA) is re-introducing a capability to its ranks that is both steeped in tradition and thoroughly modern. Assault Pioneers are infantry troops with additional specialized training in field engineering tasks –...
DND seeks industry input for Land electronic warfare
by Ken Pole The long-awaited Canadian Forces Land Electronic Warfare Modernization (CFLEWM) project moved a step closer to reality Feb. 5 with publication of a Letter of Interest (LOI) to prospective suppliers, posted by Public Services and Procurement Canada. The...
News Releases
- Viasat, MDA win Army’s Airspace Coordination Centre Modernization (ASCCM) project
- Calian Group Awarded IT and Software Development Services Contract
- Three contracts to enhance the Canadian Armed Forces’ integrated IT systems
- Lumiant Awarded IDEaS Contract
- B-Temia and Lockheed Martin team up to optimize ONYX exoskeleton