How a magic box and a new radar delivered a coalition air picture
by Chris Thatcher The Army’s Medium Range Radar (MRR) was a highly anticipated capability when it was acquired in 2018. Two years later, on its first deployment outside of Canada to support a multinational exercise, the MRR has drawn widespread acclaim and...
The road to new logistics trucks
by Ian Coutts “It’s déjà vu all over again.” That famed phrase attributed to Yogi Berra probably sums up the thoughts of anyone who has been following the Army’s continuing efforts to find replacements for its fleet of light and heavy logistics vehicles....
Defence diplomat: The Army’s first officer in U.S. Army Pacific Headquarters
by Chris Thatcher When the Obama Administration announced a “pivot” to the Pacific in 2011, the proposed rebalancing of diplomatic and military resources renewed widespread discussion about the strategic importance of the Indo-Pacific. With a population...
Combat simulation: How the Army is revitalizing a critical experimentation capability
La version française de cet article est disponible après le texte anglais. by George Nikolakakos and Maude Amyot-Bourgeois “Shall we play a game?” – WOPR supercomputer in the 1983 film WarGames In 1983, as movie theaters were screening the popular fictional...
Training in a pandemic
As the training system ramps back up after a four month pause, restoring readiness and building resiliency are at the forefront for the commander of CADTC. by Chris Thatcher If 14 months in the Middle East reinforced anything for Major-General Michel-Henri...
Seeking new sources of water
by Major Don Parker Potable water is essential to maintain life and conduct Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) operations anywhere in the world, but local sources cannot always be trusted. The CAF consumes potable water from two primary sources: a large Reverse...
The Road to High Readiness Less Travelled
by Chris Thatcher Confronting and overcoming obstacles is a common occurrence on the road to high readiness. In fact, the friction generated throughout training exercises is often deliberate and intended to confirm the combat effectiveness of soldiers...
Against the Odds
La version française de cet article est disponible après le texte anglais. by Master Corporal Mark Kusi-Appiah The Patrol Pathfinder (PPF) is a legendary course run by the Canadian Army Advanced Warfare Centre, where mythical bush creatures crawl out from...
Transitioning to meet new challenges
by Allan Joyner Anniversaries have a way of encouraging introspection. Last year’s anniversary of the Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (RCEME) Corps was no exception. After 75 years of evolving roles, RCEME is in a transition, and not for the...
Tactical Mobility for Light Forces
La version française de cet article est disponible après le texte anglais. by Chris Thatcher When Canadian Army Light Forces next deploy into a conflict zone, it could be on a fleet of four-wheeled, lightweight, off-road vehicles. A request for information...
News Releases
- Saab unveils and demonstrates new guided multipurpose munition
- Marshall Canada to open dedicated Land Systems production facility in New Brunswick
- KWESST establishes ATAK Centre of Excellence in Ottawa
- Mobility consortium selects Oshkosh Defense, ST Engineering for cold weather all-terrain vehicle prototype
- Serco to deliver base services for National Defence