Training Transformation: A new approach to collective and individual training to manage resource constraints
by Chris Thatcher With the standup of a Canadian-led multinational brigade in Latvia as of 2026, the Army is transforming how it validates brigade leadership and subunits for operations. The large collective training exercises of Unified Resolve, a...
Gaining a green edge
In Camp Sustain, the Army is exploring renewable energy and energy storage to support frontline operations. La version française de cet article est disponible après le texte anglais. by Ken Pole It’s a long-established fact that war is a dirty business. So,...
Tech Talkers
As the brigade in Latvia takes shape, a liaison cell will help with how new equipment is fielded. by Chris Thatcher When Operation Athena transitioned from Kabul to Kandahar province in late 2005, and more heavy equipment began arriving in theatre to support...
How Canadian feedback changed the MRZR Alpha
by Canadian Army Today Staff If you voiced an opinion about the Polaris MRZR-D light tactical vehicle that units across the Army have been trialing since 2018, there is a good chance your critique was heard. If it submits a bid for the Army’s Light Forces...
Ex Trillium Venture confirms 33 CBG readiness with partners
by Lt(N) Andrew McLaughlin Approximately 300 soldiers from 33 Canadian Brigade Group (33 CBG) recently completed a major emergency response exercise in Mattawa and North Bay with local civilian partners. 33 Territorial Battalion Group (33 TBG), formed by 33...
Validation of the light battalion
by Chris Thatcher The training area of the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center (JPMRC) is nothing new to Canadian light infantry. Units have for years been training alongside American partners in Fort Wainwright, Alaska. As recently as last April, a...
Tactical vehicle on the fast track
by Chris Thatcher If you are among the handful of companies considering submitting a proposal for the Light Tactical Vehicle (LTV) project, know this: If you don’t have vehicles in your warehouse ready to be shipped in the next months, put the brakes on your...
The Project Convergence Effect
by Chris Thatcher As this edition was going into production, approximately 80 people from various organizations across the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) were departing for California and the U.S. Army’s National...
Anti-armour, counter-drone and air defence systems secured for Latvia
by Canadian Army Today Staff In the past three months, the federal government has secured contracts for several urgent operational requirements (UOR) for the Canadian-led multinational brigade under Operation Reassurance. While not permanent solutions to...
Spring 2024
This Issue Tech talkers in Latvia UORs under contract C4ISR battle lab Building out the Army app Teaching tech staff Loitering or rocket artillery Light tactical vehicles Canada's first NATO bridage
News Releases
- New player in tank production: Leonardo and Rheinmetall joint venture
- Ultra I&C wins $7 million contract for tactical data link support
- Allen-Vanguard receives follow-on order of SCORPION ECM systems for NATO ally
- Galvion receives follow-on Batlskin Caiman helmet order for Canadian DICE program
- Hanwha signs MOUs with Canadian partners