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30 Canadian Forces members punished for sexual misconduct, 97 cases ongoingMilitary | 207158 hits | 5:19 PM on Tuesday | posted by BeaverFever
German military wants security checks on recruits, newspaper says
There are signs that Islamists are trying to join the German armed forces to get military training, and there is a risk they might use that training to carry out attacks in Germany or abroad, a German newspaper cited a draft document as saying.
Military | 208475 hits | 3:31 PM on Saturday | posted by N_Fiddledog
There are signs that Islamists are trying to join the German armed forces to get military training, and there is a risk they might use that training to carry out attacks in Germany or abroad, a German newspaper cited a draft document as saying. Cape Breton soldier, 19, goes missing in Owen Sound, Ont.
Pte. Andrew Fitzgerald, 19, from Cape Breton, has been missing since Saturday, when he was last seen around 4:30 a.m. ET at a Petro-Canada gas station in Owen Sound, Ont. F-35 stealth fighters make Canadian debut at B.C. air show
The new-age fighter jet once poised to replace Canada's aging CF-18 fleet, but whose ballooning price tag and controversial selection process threw its purchase into doubt, has made its inaugural visit to Canada. 
The Canadian Forces Military Police Group says it has charged a leading seaman who is a crewmember of HMCS Athabaskan. The charges were laid Aug. 5. Here are the details provided by military police: The Canadian Forces National Investigation Service (CFNI Brig.-Gen. Dave Corbould named new commander for much-criticized support unit
The military's support unit for ill and injured soldiers has a new commander, marking what many hope will be a turning of the page for the much-maligned organization. F-35 clears major hurdle as US air force declares it combat-ready
After years of cost overruns and delays, the U.S. air force says the version of the F-35 fighter plane that Canada was planning to buy is ready for combat. Backroom battle underway over new frigate design data
A key battle that could shape the future of the navy's multi-billion dollar frigate replacement program has been playing out behind-the-scenes in Ottawa this week. At stake is a demand by the federal government that warship designers sign over access to a Military studies extending life of Snowbird aircraft 20 years past retirement
The military's aging fleet of Tutor Snowbird jets could remain in flight until 2030 — two decades past their scheduled retirement date, according to documents obtained by CBC News under an Access to Information request. Navy battles mould in frigate ventilation systems
Many of Canada's patrol frigates have been fighting a battle against mouldy air-conditioning and ventilation systems. The former sailor who tried to raise the alarm says a multibillion-dollar refit of the warships has failed to completely address the heal Canada to take part in Iraqi city of Mosul's liberation from ISIS with field hospital
Canada will support the U.S. and France as they take on a more active role in liberating Iraq's second largest city from ISIS, Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan says. Canada's new $14.1M fixed-wing drones are runway free
The Canadian government has purchased a series of five unmanned drones that come with their own launch and retrieval system, meaning they do not rely on long runways to operate. Halifax company gets $1M contract to give bionic braces to Canadian Army
Halifax company Spring Loaded Technology won a $1M contract with Canadian military to try out bionic knee braces and has delivered the first 60. Canadian army pulls anti-tank missiles out of storage as tensions increase with Russia | National PostMilitary | 207155 hits | 10:55 PM on Wednesday | posted by shockedcanadian
Putin Fires Entire Fleet Of Naval CommandersMilitary | 207341 hits | 2:50 AM on Wednesday | posted by Freakinoldguy
Britain lifts ban on women serving in frontline combat roles
Britain is lifting a ban on women serving in frontline combat roles in the army, Prime Minister David Cameron announced Friday. Until now British women have been able to serve as fighter pilots, sailors and submariners but not in infantry or armoured corp
Britain is lifting a ban on women serving in frontline combat roles in the army, Prime Minister David Cameron announced Friday. Until now British women have been able to serve as fighter pilots, sailors and submariners but not in infantry or armoured corp Is Canada's 'capability gap' military or political': Terry Milewski
First, the Conservatives bemoaned the military's "decade of darkness" under the Liberals. Then, the Liberals bemoaned the military's treatment under the Conservatives. So they're both really good at moaning about the sad state of Canada's armed forces. Bu US airstrikes kill at least 250 ISIS fighters in convoy outside Fallujah, official says | Fox NewsMilitary | 206758 hits | 5:10 PM on Wednesday | posted by shockedcanadian
Iraqi commander: Fallujah 'fully liberated' from ISIS
A senior Iraqi commander said the city of Fallujah was "fully liberated" from Islamic State militants on Sunday, after a more than monthlong military operation.
Military | 208162 hits | 10:23 AM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
A senior Iraqi commander said the city of Fallujah was "fully liberated" from Islamic State militants on Sunday, after a more than monthlong military operation.US Navy keeps electromagnetic cannon in its sights
The US Navy is quietly pushing ahead with a radical new cannon that one day could transform how wars are fought, even though some Pentagon officials have voiced concerns over its cost and viability.
Military | 208381 hits | 1:51 PM on Saturday | posted by N_Fiddledog
The US Navy is quietly pushing ahead with a radical new cannon that one day could transform how wars are fought, even though some Pentagon officials have voiced concerns over its cost and viability. Justin Trudeau refuses to renew pledge for fighter jet competition
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is refusing to recommit to an open competition to select Canada's next fighter jet, despite increasing questions over whether his government will keep its promise to do so. Bombing kills 14 Nepalese guards en route to Canadian embassy in Kabul | CTV News
A suicide bomber killed 14 Nepalese security guards who were on their way to work at the Canadian Embassy in Kabul on Monday. Canada considers European troop commitment as CSIS warns Russia is 'mobilizing for war'
The Trudeau government is considering a request to commit hundreds of troops to eastern Europe and take part command of a new NATO force being assembled to deter Russian aggression. Canadian warship replacement plan to use off-the-shelf designsMilitary | 207200 hits | 5:12 PM on Tuesday | posted by Freakinoldguy
Public Services and Procurement Minister Judy Foote says the federal government will save money by using existing, off-the-shelf warship designs with modifications. Liberals miss membership payment to stay in F-35 consortiumMilitary | 206866 hits | 1:32 PM on Tuesday | posted by shockedcanadian
Rare Lancaster bomber grounded in New Brunswick after Edmonton restoration plans fall flat
A rare Second World War Lancaster bomber will not live out its final days in Edmonton, after a crowdfunding campaign to bring the plane from New Brunswick failed to reach its goal. Canada's lone working sub hit by engine woesMilitary | 206882 hits | 7:43 PM on Monday | posted by shockedcanadian
Iraqi army has been 'crushing' ISIS, Canadian general says
When Brig.-Gen. Greg Smith first touched down in Iraq in February to advise and assist the Iraqi army in its fight against Islamic State militants, he assumed that ISIS had the upper hand. Canadian top soldier admits he underestimated Iraq army in push against ISIS
In his first media interview since deploying to Iraq, Brig.-Gen. Greg Smith - Canadian chief of staff of the Combined Joint Forces Land Component Command for Operation Inherent Resolve - said he had underestimated the prowess of the Iraqi soldiers in fighPilot killed after US Navy Blue Angels jet crashes in Tennessee
A U.S. Navy Blue Angels jet crashed Thursday afternoon, the Navy public affairs office at the Pentagon said -- the same day that a U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 crashed in Colorado.
A U.S. Navy Blue Angels jet crashed Thursday afternoon, the Navy public affairs office at the Pentagon said -- the same day that a U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 crashed in Colorado. Ottawa imposes unequal increases in benefits for injured veteransMilitary | 207207 hits | 12:46 AM on Thursday | posted by Freakinoldguy
Government opts for ‘humiliating’ demotions, unequal increases in payments for incapacitated vets discharged from lower ranks ISIS executioner dubbed The Bulldozer is 'captured' by the Syrian armyMilitary | 207247 hits | 12:19 AM on Thursday | posted by N_Fiddledog
The obese extremist, a member of the terror group's so-called Chopping Committee, is seen lying half-naked in the back of a truck with his hands tied behind his back in Syria. Canadian soldiers in northern Iraq may stop wearing Kurdish flag on uniformsMilitary | 207248 hits | 12:15 AM on Thursday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Canadian soldiers guiding and mentoring Kurdish forces in northern Iraq have been wearing the Kurdish flag on their uniforms in a sign of respect, but that tradition may soon end, CTV News has learned. Canadians won't see price tag for navy frigate replacement until 2019
Procurement Minister Judy Foote says the Liberal government will not release the cost of the navy's new frigate replacements until it has a signed contract with Irving Shipbuilding.Aboard a submarine: Royal Canadian Navy provides glimpse into life underwater
The Royal Canadian Navy is giving Canadians a glimpse of what life is like deep in Atlantic waters.
Military | 208547 hits | 1:01 AM on Friday | posted by N_Fiddledog
The Royal Canadian Navy is giving Canadians a glimpse of what life is like deep in Atlantic waters. Danish student who fled Copenhagan reveals her experience of fighting jihadis in SyriaMilitary | 207971 hits | 12:37 AM on Friday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Joanna Palani, 23, who is now back in Copenhagen studying politics and philosophy, has said ISIS soldiers are 'very easy to kill' compared to President Assad's 'specialist killing machines.' Cannabis makes up 22% of veteran drug payments
More than one-fifth of the money paid to veterans by the federal government for prescribed drugs in the fiscal year 2015-16 went toward medical cannabis. The data, obtained by CBC News through an Access to Information request, shows the effect medical mar Disabled veterans finding doors shut to jobs in federal civil serviceMilitary | 206726 hits | 2:15 PM on Tuesday | posted by shockedcanadian
Military Personnel Skeptical of Report on Sexual Misconduct in the Canadian ForcesMilitary | 207012 hits | 1:57 PM on Friday | posted by Freakinoldguy
Wonky welds keep West Coast submarines stuck in port
The problem started small, with a few problem welds found on three Canadian frigates. But the welding problem has escalated, with two of Canada's four submarines now requiring extensive inspections and repairs. The subs, which make up half of Canada's undISIS' electronic warfare to be crippled by UK special forces launch 'black ops' assault
Military | 206749 hits | 1:09 AM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
ISIS' electronic warfare to be crippled by UK special forces launch 'black ops' assault
The highly sophisticated ‘jamming strike’ crippled the group’s communications network around their stronghold of Sirte, a town on Libya’s Mediterranean coast – just 200 miles from Europe.
Military | 206825 hits | 1:09 AM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
The highly sophisticated ‘jamming strike’ crippled the group’s communications network around their stronghold of Sirte, a town on Libya’s Mediterranean coast – just 200 miles from Europe.Where is the A-10 Warthog going' Nowhere
"When I talk to the people who are doing the flying, who are doing the combat who say that the A-10 is by far the best close-air support system we have.”
Military | 209086 hits | 1:13 PM on Wednesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
"When I talk to the people who are doing the flying, who are doing the combat who say that the A-10 is by far the best close-air support system we have.” Canadian hostage John Ridsdel confirmed dead as police find severed head in Southern Philippines | National PostMilitary | 206924 hits | 11:43 AM on Monday | posted by shockedcanadian
WW1 Commonwealth graves in Iraq become site for football pitches
Despite being etched with the immortal line: 'Their name liveth for evermore', the truth could not be further from the sentiment for the memorials in the Commonwealth War Cemetery in Amara, Iraq.
Despite being etched with the immortal line: 'Their name liveth for evermore', the truth could not be further from the sentiment for the memorials in the Commonwealth War Cemetery in Amara, Iraq. Former HMCS Protecteur arrives in Liverpool to be dismantled
A decommissioned Royal Canadian Navy ship arrived in Nova Scotia for dismantling early Friday following a 56-day journey from B.C.Back to Canada News
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