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Rare bottle of scotch fetches Canadian record $52,000 at auction
An extremely rare bottle of Glenfiddich single malt scotch has sold at auction in Toronto for the Canadian record price of $52,000.Cruiser collides with nuclear sub off US East Coast
A US cruiser collides with a nuclear submarine during naval exercises off the Atlantic coast, reportedly causing damage to sonar equipment.
A US cruiser collides with a nuclear submarine during naval exercises off the Atlantic coast, reportedly causing damage to sonar equipment. Compensation to be fast-tracked for severely disabled veterans
Federal lawyers have agreed to a fast-track formula that will see roughly 900 of the country's most severely injured veterans compensated for a clawback of their disability pensions. Navy spy Delisle to keep rank, salary
The Department of National Defence has confirmed to CBC News that Jeffrey Delisle is still being paid and will continue to hold his rank as sub-lieutenant.U.S. reveals it has troops in Jordan
The United States has sent military troops to the Jordan-Syria border to help build a headquarters in Jordan and bolster that country's military capabilities, according to U.S. Defence Secretary Leon Panetta.
The United States has sent military troops to the Jordan-Syria border to help build a headquarters in Jordan and bolster that country's military capabilities, according to U.S. Defence Secretary Leon Panetta. Military folds three commands into one
One of National Defence's signature deficit-fighting measures was realized Friday with the establishment of a single command to handle domestic, overseas and support operations. Canada to flex Asia-Pacific military muscleMilitary | 207052 hits | 7:48 AM on Saturday | posted by saturn_656
US Navy Announces Research Vessel to be Named in Honor of Neil Armstrong
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced today that the first Armstrong-class Auxiliary General Oceanographic Research (AGOR) ship will be named Neil Armstrong.
Mabus named the future R/V Neil Armstrong (AGOR 27) to honor the memory of Ne
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced today that the first Armstrong-class Auxiliary General Oceanographic Research (AGOR) ship will be named Neil Armstrong.
Mabus named the future R/V Neil Armstrong (AGOR 27) to honor the memory of NeChina's first aircraft carrier enters service
China says its first aircraft carrier - a refurbished Soviet ship - has entered into service, expanding its ability to defend its sovereignty.
China says its first aircraft carrier - a refurbished Soviet ship - has entered into service, expanding its ability to defend its sovereignty.U.S. to invite China to join world's largest naval exercises
The U.S. intends to ask China to a send a ship to join the world's largest maritime exercises for the first time in Hawaiian waters in two years. The Navy will invite the Asian nation to send a ship to the 2014 Rim of the Pacific exercises, U.S. Defence S
The U.S. intends to ask China to a send a ship to join the world's largest maritime exercises for the first time in Hawaiian waters in two years. The Navy will invite the Asian nation to send a ship to the 2014 Rim of the Pacific exercises, U.S. Defence SIran acknowledges it has troops in Syria
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Avro Arrow redesign pitched as alternative to F-35 fighter jets
An update to the storied CF-105 Avro Arrow was put forward as an alternative to the purchase of F-35 stealth fighter jets Canadian veteran gets his due 50 years later
NORTH BAY - A First World War veteran buried for nearly 50 years in an unmarked grave at St. Mary's Cemetery in North Bay will finally receive a proper military funeral. Man digs up father's gravestone, plans to return war medals
A man dug up his father's headstone and brought it to a Veterans Affairs Canada office, more than two decades after he was buried in St. John's, because the department failed to look after the gravesite —and now he plans to return the Second World War vet Canada's secret military task force unveiled
Canada’s top secret task force isn’t so secret anymore, emerging from the shadows and landing in the public spotlight Friday in an unprecedented show of its specialized military skills. Arctic military exercise targets human-smuggling 'ecotourists'
Prime Minister Stephen Harper watched a military training exercise in Hudson Bay today that simulated the boarding of an ecotourism boat carrying migrants attempting to enter Canada illegally. Canadian ex-soldier accused of murdering Taliban fighter states his case
The day he was alleged to have killed a wounded, unarmed Taliban fighter, Capt. Robert Semrau watched in dismay as stoned Afghan soldiers passed around "King Kong" marijuana joints and carried their rifles like baseball bats. Prince William rescues Ontario fair lady injured in Wales
Four days after helping save a 16-year-old girl from drowning off the coast of Wales, the prince swooped in to rescue an injured Canadian tourist in North Wales. Military's 'Royal' name change sparks royal ruckus
Restoring the prefix Royal to the navy and air force has been a point of pride for the Harper government, but briefing notes show it caused concern for commanders when it was rolled out for smaller elements of the Canadian Forces. Military meal program cut will cause 'undue hardship'
The Department of National Defence will save $30 million by cutting a program that pays for meals and other living expenses to military workers when they are working away from their families. MacKay says top general pick coming in 'very near future'
Defence Minister Peter MacKay says the government is right to take its time in making its choice for the next head of Canada's military. Canadian, U.S. war ships pass through Windsor
HMCS Ville de Québec of the Canadian Navy sailed through Windsor on Tuesday, en route to Milwaukee, Wisc., where it will participate in War of 1812 commemorations.Russia drains fountains for drunken paratroopers
Move meant to protect drunken soldiers from drowning in makeshift pools
Move meant to protect drunken soldiers from drowning in makeshift poolsG4S guard faces sack after he spits at Afghanistan hero and brands him a baby killer
The Asian G4S worker flipped as he patrolled an archery contest at Lord’s cricket ground with the Afghan veteran.
The Asian G4S worker flipped as he patrolled an archery contest at Lord’s cricket ground with the Afghan veteran.
Soldier shot during dispute at CFB Shilo
A soldier was shot during an altercation early Sunday with another member of the Canadian Forces at CFB Shilo in western Manitoba. Remains recovered from WWII seaplane in Quebec
A special U.S. military team has almost finished its month-long mission off Quebec's north shore to recover the bodies of five crew who drowned 70 years ago when their U.S. Army seaplane slid into the waters. German U-boat may be at bottom of Labrador river
An important piece of history from the Second World War may be at the bottom of the Churchill River. Australian intelligence compromised by alleged Canadian spy, paper says
Documents reveal high-level meetings took place between Canada and AustraliaUS navy veterans urge Congress to fund 'critical' Green Fleet programme | Environment | guardian.co.uk
Nearly 400 military members sign letter insisting research on alternative fuels for military use is vital to national security
Nearly 400 military members sign letter insisting research on alternative fuels for military use is vital to national security MacKay reacts to SAR chopper used for fishing trip
Defence Minister Peter MacKay is weighing in on the latest incident of a Search and Rescue chopper being used for a fishing trip. Military chopper used for Labrador fishing trip
The Department of National Defence is again under fire for using a military helicopter for a fishing trip in Labrador. Army colonel sues Defence Department for defamation
Married officer dismissed from his command in Haiti amid allegations of an affair with his secretary is also suing fellow officers Ottawa eyes plan to loosen DND's grip on military procurement
Defence Department move to buy trucks for 86% more than authorized was shut down by the Harper government last weekU.S. Navy ship fires on boat off Dubai, one killed
The rare shooting not far from approaches to the Strait of Hormuz comes at a period of heightened tensions between the United States and nearby Iran
The rare shooting not far from approaches to the Strait of Hormuz comes at a period of heightened tensions between the United States and nearby Iran Canadians get key posts in huge joint military exercise
Canadian military leaders are taking up key command positions at the world's biggest maritime exercise for the first time in 40 years. U.S., British criticism of Canada in Afghanistan 'wrong'
American and British criticism of Canada's long and often bloody military efforts in Afghanistan has a ring of revisionism that ignores key facts, experts say. Government halts program to replace military trucks
The federal government has slammed on the brakes on a multimillion-dollar program to replace the military's aging trucks.Armed forces on Olympics standby
UK armed forces are on standby to provide an additional 3,500 troops for Olympic security, amid fears G4S will be unable to provide enough staff, the BBC learns.
UK armed forces are on standby to provide an additional 3,500 troops for Olympic security, amid fears G4S will be unable to provide enough staff, the BBC learns. MacKay says chopper deal 'worst' in Canada's history
Defence Minister Peter MacKay called Canada's deal to buy Sikorsky naval helicopters, the worst procurement in the history of Canada, at a press conference at the Irving Shipyard in Halifax Tuesday. Afghanistan: Nato soldiers killed in roadside bomb
Six Nato service members are killed by a roadside bomb in eastern Afghanistan, the Western military alliance says. Troops ready, eager for new overseas missions: Natynczyk
When it comes to future missions for the Canadian Forces, Canada's top soldier has to battle to keep his eager troops satisfied with staying out of major combat zones for now. First woman to command CFB Borden says gender never held her back 
Tammy Harris never felt that being a woman held her back when it came to moving up the ranks in the military. Now, that attitude appears to have paid off as Harris was sworn in as the first female base commander at CFB Borden on Friday.Top Syrian general defects
The defection of a Syrian general who is a personal friend of President Bashar al-Assad gave a huge boost to anti-government rebels as Western and Arab states met them in Paris on Friday to help prise Assad from power.
The defection of a Syrian general who is a personal friend of President Bashar al-Assad gave a huge boost to anti-government rebels as Western and Arab states met them in Paris on Friday to help prise Assad from power.British Army to lose 17 units amid job cuts
The Army will lose 17 major units under cuts that will see it shed 20,000 regular soldiers by 2020, the defence secretary announces.
The Army will lose 17 major units under cuts that will see it shed 20,000 regular soldiers by 2020, the defence secretary announces.Tornado jet crash update: One dead and two missing, feared dead
One crewman has died and two others remain missing, feared dead, after two military jets crashed in the Moray Firth, the RAF says.
One crewman has died and two others remain missing, feared dead, after two military jets crashed in the Moray Firth, the RAF says.Back to Canada News
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