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Stony Plain helps troops prepare for battle
While the injuries are feigned and the bullets are blanks, the training and the purpose couldn't be more real: this weekend members of the Canadian Forces are honing their skills in a mock war west of Edmonton.Soviet Submarine discovered in Swedish waters
It has just been revealed that wreckage from a Soviet Whiskey-class submarine was found in Swedish waters, off the coast of Gotland in 2009.
It has just been revealed that wreckage from a Soviet Whiskey-class submarine was found in Swedish waters, off the coast of Gotland in 2009. Air Force heroes recognized at Dawn Patrol breakfast in Ottawa
The Air Force Association of Canada hosted its annual Dawn Patrol breakfast in Ottawa last week in memory of the most famous combat mission flown by William Avery “Billy” Bishop, Canada’s most renowned aviator from the First World War – the morning raid o HMCS Charlottetown deploys in response to the international crisis in Libya
HMCS Charlottetown departs Halifax today to take part in the Canadian operations already under way in the region of Libya. The ship should take approximately seven days to reach its destination in the Mediterranean Sea.With Russia's $650 billion rearmament plan, the bear sharpens its teeth
The graying bear is getting a make-over. Russia's military is launching its biggest rearmament effort since Soviet times, including a $650 billion program to procure 1,000 new helicopters, 600 combat planes, 100 warships, and 8 nuclear-powered ballistic m
The graying bear is getting a make-over. Russia's military is launching its biggest rearmament effort since Soviet times, including a $650 billion program to procure 1,000 new helicopters, 600 combat planes, 100 warships, and 8 nuclear-powered ballistic m Veteran with cancer battles Ottawa for pension
Steven Dornan served two terms in Bosnia while in the Canadian military, but is now fighting a different kind of battle on two fronts. Military changes tune on post-2011 mission again
The government's plan to keep 1,000 Canadian troops near Kabul after their mission in Kandahar ends this year is looking increasingly unlikely after comments from the military's second-in-command last week. Training jet makes crash landing in Moose Jaw
Two Canadian Air Force pilots walked away after the training jet they were flying in made a crash landing at 15 Wing Moose Jaw on Tuesday.Libya unrest: US repositioning forces in region
The US defence department says it is repositioning forces in the Libya region as the West weighs potential intervention against Muammar Gaddafi.
The US defence department says it is repositioning forces in the Libya region as the West weighs potential intervention against Muammar Gaddafi.
Top general fights to cut the fat in the Forces
OTTAWA — A top Canadian general wants to cut the fat at national defence headquarters in Ottawa, a move he says will help create a leaner, meaner fighting machine. Afghanistan aerial drone displayed in Calgary
The Military Museums in Calgary is boasting a distinctly modern addition.Somali militants display dead peacekeeper bodies
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Canada, U.S. agree to use each other's troops in civil emergencies
Canada and the U.S. have signed an agreement that paves the way for the militaries from either nation to send troops across each other’s borders during an emergency, but some are questioning why the Harper government has kept silent on the deal. Griffons in search and rescue deemed a 'risk'
OTTAWA — A Defence Department study says it's risky for the air force to continue using Griffon helicopters for search and rescue in Central Canada. Feds to build $115M helicopter facility in B.C.
The federal government will spend $115 million on a new Canadian Forces helicopter facility near Victoria, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced Tuesday. Small Canadian military group to stay in Kandahar
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — A small contingent of the Canadian military responsible for perimeter security, housing and runway maintenance at Kandahar Airfield will remain at work on the base for several months after Canada's combat mission in Afghanistan end Soldiers train in Manitoba's north
Canadian soldiers will be tested by extreme cold in a training program under way in northern Manitoba. In praise of Army cooks
Kandahar, Afghanistan — “An army marches on its stomach,” said Napoleon Bonaparte, and the Canadian Forces are no different. Our soldiers, sailors and Air Force members certainly appreciate the culinary delights served up by Food Services but, unless you Commander building trust in Afghanistan's Ambush Alley
NAKHONAY, Afghanistan — Canada's top soldier marches through a narrow lane known among some troops as Ambush Alley, hoping to build trust in an Afghan village that has proven difficult to win over in recent years. Afghan sweep seizes weapons, drugs
A large-scale military sweep in southern Afghanistan involving Canadian troops has yielded the seizure of massive weapons caches hidden in fields around a tactically crucial region in Kandahar province. Twin Otter reaches service milestone
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories — Nine CC-138 Twin Otters have served with the Canadian Forces (CF) since 1971. In 1994, 440 Transport and Rescue Squadron was renamed 440 Transport Squadron (440 (T) Sqn), its fleet was reduced to four aircraft and the Military launching 5 new support centres
Defence Minister Peter MacKay has announced millions of dollars in funding to help ill and injured current and former Canadian Forces personnel and their families.Confusion in the Suez Canal
Iran was to have two warships cross the Suez Canal to Syria, but Egypt says the country never reported it to them.
Iran was to have two warships cross the Suez Canal to Syria, but Egypt says the country never reported it to them. 
Members of 103 Search and Rescue Squadron, 9 Wing Gander, N.L. battled 100-kilometre an hour winds at sea in late January to perform what some crew members say was the most challenging boat hoist of their careers. Navy review of foreign ship designs gives builders the jitters
OTTAWA - National Defence has been quietly urging the Canadian navy to explore offshore designs and solutions to its shipbuilding needs — causing jitters in a domestic industry struggling to survive. NORAD conducts exercise over parts of Central Canada
MONTREAL - People living in Central Canada need not worry if they see screaming fighter jets flying overhead in pursuit of a small plane Thursday morning. Wartime squadrons to reunite
Four proud Canadian wartime squadrons will celebrate their rich history at 14 Wing Greenwood, N.S., from June 9 to 11, 2011. They will gather to remember the past and anticipate the future of aviation. Air force pushes to recruit flight engineers
Canada's air force is launching a push this month to find more flight engineers for search-and-rescue helicopters as it struggles to fill those ranks decimated by retirements and recruitment of highly trained staff by private firms. Canadian generals to oversee critical Afghan training programs
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — Two senior Canadian generals are to oversee critical multi-billion dollar training programs that NATO hopes will lead to Afghan security forces taking over the lead from alliance forces by the end of 2014. PMO, Peter MacKay at odds over repainting VIP planeMilitary | 207394 hits | 1:32 PM on Sunday | posted by wildrosegirl
Prime Minister Stephen Harper has been locked in a lengthy tug of war with his defence minister over the future of the military's VIP Airbus, newly disclosed documents show. Wartime Valentine's Day a tame affair for soldier couple serving in Afghanistan
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan - They met on a military training course. She was a student. He was the instructor. Sparks didn't exactly fly the first time they met. Victoria rescue coordination centre recognized for lifesaving work
The commander of Canada Command recently recognized the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) in Victoria, B.C. for its dogged perseverance and persistent professionalism in its dealings with neighbouring search and rescue regions to ensure two CanadianPakistani army says it test-fired cruise missile
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Pakistan's military says it has successfully test-fired a cruise missile capable of carrying "strategic and conventional" war heads. An army statement says the Hatf-VII or Babur missile, which has a range of 600 kilometres, was test-
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Pakistan's military says it has successfully test-fired a cruise missile capable of carrying "strategic and conventional" war heads. An army statement says the Hatf-VII or Babur missile, which has a range of 600 kilometres, was test- Britain-Canada talk about building frigates in joint program
OTTAWA - Canada and Britain have been holding quiet but lengthy discussions to develop replacement frigates for both of their navies. The shipbuilding program is being proposed by British defence giant BAE Systems Inc., but has also been pitched to other Khadr asking for clemency for war crimes
Convicted Canadian terrorist Omar Khadr, now serving time in Guantanamo Bay U.S. Naval Station, is asking U.S. authorities for clemency Official says F-35 fighters will be delivered on time
OTTAWA — Lockheed Martin will be cutting it close if it intends to deliver F-35 stealth fighters to Canada on schedule in 2017, according to a revised timetable released by the U.S. defence giant.Robot X-47B stealth bomber test flight
The X-47B jet is being designed by weapons manufacturer Northrop Grumman for the US Navy.
The X-47B jet is being designed by weapons manufacturer Northrop Grumman for the US Navy. New Canadian Leopards roar into Afghanistan
Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan received five of twenty upgraded Leopard 2 A4M CAN (Leopard 2) tanks between December 2010 and mid January 2011. The new tanks arrived freshly off the production line of Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) as part of the tank repl Chinook helicopters to be sold as Afghan mission ends
OTTAWA — National Defence has put "For Sale" signs on the air force's Chinook helicopters in Afghanistan -- two years after taxpayers shelled out $282 million to buy them. DND denies F-35 flaw claims
The Canadian military is denying a media report that there are flaws in the F-35 stealth fighter jets the Conservative government has agreed to spend billions to purchase. Ditching F-35 could hurt air force: MacKay
Ottawa must carry out its proposed multibillion dollar purchase of American-made F-35 fighter jets or it could risk causing problems in Canadian air force down the road, the defence minister says. Military investigates documents leak in KandaharMilitary | 206780 hits | 7:10 AM on Thursday | posted by Guy_Fawkes
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