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War drones keep flying despite computer virus
The U.S. government's unmanned Predator and Reaper drones are continuing to fly remote missions overseas despite a computer virus that has infected the plane's U.S.-based cockpits
The U.S. government's unmanned Predator and Reaper drones are continuing to fly remote missions overseas despite a computer virus that has infected the plane's U.S.-based cockpits
V-22 Osprey Pitched for Canadian SARMilitary | 207393 hits | 7:50 AM on Sunday | posted by BeaverFever
Bell Helicopter...recently demonstrated the V-22’s search-and-rescue (SAR) capabilities to the Canadian Forces. The V-22 is ideally suited to the SAR mission in Canada, with its vast distances and harsh environments, and could do the work of several aircr The Canadian Ranger Rifle project
OTTAWA - So the Canadian Rangers — the Arctic militia — are getting a new rifle to replace the iconic Lee-Enfield Mk4 that they've carried since they first stood up in 1947. NATO Libya mission could end next week
The military mission in Libya is largely complete and NATO's involvement could begin to wrap up as soon as next week after allied leaders meet in Brussels, according to the top U.S. commander for Africa.Boost UK defence spending or lose the Falklands, warn military grandees
The UK needs to pour billions more into defence spending to counter future threats if the country is to avoid "expensive and possibly catastrophic mistakes" caused by under-funding, a report warns
The UK needs to pour billions more into defence spending to counter future threats if the country is to avoid "expensive and possibly catastrophic mistakes" caused by under-funding, a report warns DND facing exodus of public affairs staff
The Harper government has pumped millions of dollars into a growing Defence Department public relations organization but is now faced with a mass exodus of experienced media officers fed up with micromanagement and political interference. Canadian soldiers defend against Afghan attack despite vows mission would be low-risk
OTTAWA — Canadian military trainers helped defend a NATO compound in Kabul last week when insurgents launched a dramatic attack against the U.S. Embassy and surrounding neighbourhood that killed 16 Afghans and wounded dozens more. Will sub ever sail again?
THE DEFENCE Department says HMCS Chicoutimi will be ready for action by 2013 but a former crew member who was on the sub the day it caught fire seven years ago believes it will never sail again. How the US Planned to Destroy Britain/Canada Just a Few Years Before World War II
Invasion of Canada. Bombing raids on British industrial interests. Naval blockade. Chemical weapons. Six million troops fighting on the Eastern seaboard. This wasn't a crazy Nazi plan. It was the United States' strategy to destroy Britain as a world super Navy sailors receive bravery medals for rescue off Halifax
HALIFAX — Two Canadian navy sailors have been honoured for the rescue of the skipper of a small sailboat in heavy seas, high winds and dense fog off the coast of Nova Scotia. Canadian Forces brass defying directive to boost reserves: reportMilitary | 206809 hits | 7:33 AM on Wednesday | posted by BeaverFever
DND worried Sikorsky might cut corners to deliver new maritime helicopters
OTTAWA - Defence Minister Peter MacKay was warned the manufacturer of the air force's new maritime helicopters might be tempted to cut corners in the rush to get the long-delayed program back on track, say internal documents. Despite fire, Canadian sub will sail this year: navy
A fire aboard the Canadian submarine HMCS Victoria will not jeopardize the vessel's planned sea trials later this year, the navy said Tuesday. The fire, which occurred a week ago as the 70-metre vessel was dry-docked in Esquimalt, B.C., is the latest setb RCAF can't train enough pilots
The air force is not training enough pilots to meet its demands while at the same time it faces a wave of retirements as well as the recruiting of skilled staff by airlines. Canadian Forces members return from Libya
WINNIPEG - Hugs and tears were shared on Friday at an air force base here as 24 military men and women returned to their families from a summer assisting a NATO mission in Libya. Canadian veterans' health under the microscope
A new research group at Queen's University will examine Canadian soldiers who were physically or mentally injured in the field of battle. Maritime soldiers to get Medal of Valour
Two Maritime soldiers are due to receive Medals of Military Valour. Ten-hut, Grandma! B.C. woman makes reserves at 56
A 56-year-old British Columbia grandmother has become the oldest reservist to graduate from basic training with the Canadian Forces, beating 20-somethings in the gruelling training process. U.S. officials find Canada too lax with its military technology
Nine months after the U.S. State Department began probing how Canadian parts ended up in a Chinese attack helicopter, American officials were frustrated with Canada's lack of co-operation in the investigation, a leaked cable shows New shipbuilding should be ongoing, Canada's navy says
The Royal Canadian Navy is struggling to keep its largest warships in operational condition, in particular its aging destroyers and supply vessels, says the commander of the Navy's East Coast maintenance yard. All Canadian submarines now out of commission
The navy’s last operational submarine is now sidelined until 2016, leaving the service without an underwater capability and potentially throwing into question the future of the submarine fleet. Top general supports $1B savings plan
Gen. Walt Natynczyk, chief of the defence staff, said Thursday that the Canadian Forces has already started to implement some of the recommendations in a department of national defence report that outlined how to save $1 billion a year.Chinese warship confronts Indian naval ship
New Delhi: The Indian and Chinese navies were involved in a face-off in the disputed South China Sea. A Chinese warship confronted an Indian naval vessel as it left Vietnamese waters in July but the Indian Navy has denied the reports.
New Delhi: The Indian and Chinese navies were involved in a face-off in the disputed South China Sea. A Chinese warship confronted an Indian naval vessel as it left Vietnamese waters in July but the Indian Navy has denied the reports. Discord over cuts leaves direction of Canadian military up in the air
Tension between generals and officials in the Harper government has left the future direction of Canada’s military up in the air.Two jets collide during NATO exercise in Lithuania
VILNIUS, Lithuania — Two military jets collided above Lithuania during a NATO exercise Tuesday, but one managed to land and the other crashed in an unpopulated area after its two pilots ejected. No serious injuries were reported.
VILNIUS, Lithuania — Two military jets collided above Lithuania during a NATO exercise Tuesday, but one managed to land and the other crashed in an unpopulated area after its two pilots ejected. No serious injuries were reported. Military looking to purchase over $750 M in new trucksMilitary | 208359 hits | 7:06 PM on Monday | posted by BeaverFever
Canada’s military is planning to purchase thousands of new trucks in a deal estimated to be worth more than $750 million, even as an earlier announced truck program has fallen years behind schedule. Canada contributed a disproportionate amount to Libya air strikes: sourcesMilitary | 207095 hits | 8:08 AM on Saturday | posted by BeaverFever
Polaris delivers 10,000,000th pound of gas on Op Mobile
When you hit 10 million of anything, it’s notable. When it’s 10 million pounds of fuel pumped inflight from tanker aircraft to receiving fighters, it’s a major milestone. Canada's last Air Wing commander welcomed home from Afghanistan
Colonel Al Meinzinger, the last commander of Canada’s Air Wing in Afghanistan, and members of his team returned home from Afghanistan early this morning. Canadian military developing stealth snowmobile
The Department of National Defence plans to develop a new stealth snowmobile for covert military operations in Canada's Arctic, with $550,000 set aside to build a prototype. Report slams DND for not spending money allocated to support troops
Administrative incoherence, blurred authorities and a resistance to accepting managerial risks at the Department of National Defence have all contributed to the “disturbing and increasing trend” of hundreds of millions of dollars of the department’s budgeUS military develops 'bigger bang' explosive material
The US Office of Naval Research says that it has successfully tested a new type of explosive material that can dramatically increase weapons' impacts.
The US Office of Naval Research says that it has successfully tested a new type of explosive material that can dramatically increase weapons' impacts. Canada's air wing in Kandahar ends formal operations
OTTAWA — The Canadian air wing in Kandahar, considered one of those incalculable intangibles of war and a unit whose presence saved untold lives on brutal Afghan roads, is now part of the history books. DND report lays out plan to save $1B
A major report from National Defence has identified ways to save the department $1 billion a year and calls for "dramatic changes" so the military can meet its future obligations.Russia shows off Sukhoi T-50 stealth fighter
Russia has demonstrated its first stealth fighter, designed as a cheaper alternative to the US F-22 Raptor.
Russia has demonstrated its first stealth fighter, designed as a cheaper alternative to the US F-22 Raptor. Royal military renaming slammed as colonial throwback
Restoring the "royal" designation to Canada's air force and navy has been praised as a nod to Canada's military history, but some critics argue the move is regressive and unnecessary and will backfire on the Conservative government. Peter MacKay hails 'royal' renaming of military
Defence Minister Peter MacKay said Tuesday his government has corrected a historic mistake by restoring the "royal" designation to the air force and navy, a move he says will come at a minimal cost. Canadian Navy, Air Force 'Royal' Again With Official Name Change
The Conservative government plans to announce that Maritime Command and Air Command, the official names of the two Canadian Forces' units, will be returned to Royal Canadian Navy and Royal Canadian Air Force, monikers last used in 1968.Pakistan let Chinese View US Stealth Copterl
Military | 207226 hits | 4:38 AM on Monday | posted by GreenTiger
U.S. military loses contact with experimental aircraft
An experimental aircraft touted as the fastest plane ever built failed a test flight Thursday, according to officials with the Pentagon.
An experimental aircraft touted as the fastest plane ever built failed a test flight Thursday, according to officials with the Pentagon.Taiwan hails new missile as 'aircraft carrier killer'
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan is hailing its most advanced missile as "an aircraft carrier killer" on the same day that China began sea trials of it first aircraft carrier.
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan is hailing its most advanced missile as "an aircraft carrier killer" on the same day that China began sea trials of it first aircraft carrier. Book honouring Canada's fallen soldiers a page from the past
Inscribed in black ink on calfskin vellum, the names in the Seventh Book of Remembrance are meant to last 600 years. Each page is lined in gold and coloured in pigment much like the ancient manuscripts once drawn by cloistered monks. Canada deploys drone in Arctic military drill
Canada is deploying unmanned surveillance aircraft to the High Arctic for the first time, as part of Operation Nanook, the largest military exercise ever in the Far North. Canadian navy ships join U.S. Coast Guard in Arctic missionMilitary | 206942 hits | 6:24 PM on Wednesday | posted by wildrosegirl
Three Canadian navy ships and a U.S. Coast Guard cutter are being outfitted in St. John's for an extended mission to the Arctic.Argentina developing nuclear-powered submarine
Argentina has announced it is developing a nuclear-powered submarine, leading to fresh warnings that Britain would face an "insurmountable" task if the country invaded the Falkland Islands again.
Argentina has announced it is developing a nuclear-powered submarine, leading to fresh warnings that Britain would face an "insurmountable" task if the country invaded the Falkland Islands again.Back to Canada News
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