Spring 2019

Spring 2019

This issue: Uniting the Army’s X-Men A paratrooper’s first jump De la protection des forces aux médecins volants Life extension plans for the Leos Taking aim at new sniper systems A better way to buy C4ISR? LAVs: Mobile, lethal and better...
Spring 2018

Spring 2018

This issue: Reserve Roadmap The art of acquiring science High Arctic Survival Hybrid warfare battle lab LAV alternatives Migration du RPSAO
Light forces

Light forces

by Captain Richard Masson   The current Light Infantry Battalions (LIB) represents the foundation upon which the Canadian Army will build a Light Forces (Lt Forces) capability. These units, however, are not currently designed, equipped, nor purpose-built to...
Industry challenge: Lighter, more durable body armour

Industry challenge: Lighter, more durable body armour

Defence Research & Development Canada (DRDC) has issued a challenge to industry for lighter and more durable soldier body armour. In a notice posted over the summer, the research arm of National Defence invited companies to compete for a $1 million initial...