New RHIBs afloat for Army combat divers

New RHIBs afloat for Army combat divers

by Ken Pole   Some years ago, during his 32-year Army career, when he was a Colonel, John Errington, who retired last summer as a Brigadier-General and Commandant of the Canadian Forces College in Toronto, observed about Army divers: “Dive operations are a vital...
Light utility vehicle project shifts into a new gear

Light utility vehicle project shifts into a new gear

by Ian Coutts   It never feels like news when the defence procurement process takes longer than expected. So, take the latest on the Light Utility Vehicle (LUV) project as a “no news, good news” situation. The “no news” is that the initial stage of the project...
> Engaging with industry

> Engaging with industry

by Chris Thatcher   Shortly after OpenAI released ChatGPT last November, millions of people began interacting with the artificial intelligence-enabled chatbot, testing its abilities and fretting about its possibilities. For the military, it was a reminder of how...
CO and RSM appointments

CO and RSM appointments

Canadian Army commander LGen. Jocelyn Paul has released the following appointments under the authority of the respective Army Division Commands. The following are the Commanding Officer appointments for the 2023 active posting season (APS): 5th Canadian Division: Maj....
Snipers set sights on new rifle

Snipers set sights on new rifle

by Ken Pole   If you’re a Canadian Army sniper, you can expect to have your new rifle no later than next April 1. All 229 of the bolt-action weapons, designated C21, are expected to be in the Army’s hands by year’s end, but it will take time to ensure that...