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French and Brits play bumper subs
Two nuclear-powered submarines from Britain and France, both carrying nuclear missiles, collided deep under the Atlantic Ocean earlier this month, authorities are now acknowledging.
Five children killed in Afghanistan battleA gunfight between Australian forces and Taliban fighters in southern Afghanistan killed five children who were caught in the crossfire, the Australian Defense Ministry said Friday.
Combat on the cutting edge
Canada’s soldiers of tomorrow could have assault rifles that are lighter, share pictures and come with a central power source to charge high-tech sighting, magnification, laser aimers and grenade launchers.

Judges at the International Criminal Court have decided to issue an arrest warrant for President Omar Hassan al-Bashir of Sudan, brushing aside diplomatic requests to allow more time for peace negotiations in the conflict-riddled Darfur region of his coun
Yoda to help troops overcome phantom menace of stress
OTTAWA — The Canadian military is evoking the wisdom of the green, pint-sized Yoda character from Star Wars for a video it's creating to give soldiers returning from Afghanistan tips on coping with the psychological scars of combat zones.
U.S. soldier who abandoned unit returns from Canada"I'm nervous, scared," Cornell said, wiping puffy eyes beneath his sunglasses Monday at a Savannah hotel after a three-day bus ride from Seattle. "I'm just not a fighter. I know it sounds funny, but I have a really soft heart."
Partnering for success
Canadian Government representatives recognized members of the Department of National Defence (DND), the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) and the U.S. Army, and U.S. government contractors at the Embassy of Canada in Washington, D.C. last month for their e
Military's recruiting efforts fall short
OTTAWA–The military has tempered force projections and launched massive recruiting drives but it still can't increase its numbers enough to meet repeated government pledges
Edmonton troops head to Afghanistan
EDMONTON -- About 100 troops deployed yesterday morning to Kandahar from Edmonton for a nine-month tour to serve as part of the headquarters for Canada's task force in Afghanistan.
Historic bonds reinforced between units
From January 3-12, two members of the Grenadier Guards joined 1 850 of their Canadian counterparts from Land Force Quebec Area at Camp Shelby, Mississippi, during Ex Noble Guerrier.
Army recognized for serious gaming
In December 2008, the Canadian Army won the People’s Choice Award for Canadian Forces Direct Action, a video game that trains soldiers in the art of urban operations.
HMCS Preserver to get refit
The navy is making plans to refit a 40-year-old Halifax-based supply ship that completed a $40-million refit in 2005, raising questions about a replacement program that ran aground last summer.
U.S. National Guardsmen train Canadian Chinook Crews
The need for hands-on training on CH-47 Chinook* helicopters brought Canadian Forces aircrews heading to Afghanistan to the New York Army National Guard's Army Aviation Support Facility 2 in Rochester, NY, first.
Griffon helicopter crews make history over Kandahar
On January 6, 2009, the crews of two CH-146 Griffon helicopters made history: they flew a group of soldiers to a Forward Operating Base, thus completing the first sorties by Canadian helicopters in a theatre of war.
Operation disrupts insurgent IED networks
Afghan National Security Force members, supported by soldiers from 3rd Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group (3 RCR BG), and 42 Royal Marine Commando, a British unit, successfully completed Operation SHAHI TANDAR in the Khakrez and Shah Wali Kho
A former inmate of Guantánamo Bay has emerged as the deputy leader of the al-Qaida network in Yemen, highlighting the risks presented by Barack Obama's decision to close the military prison.
Navy EOD expert recalls astonishing incident
CPO2 Savard, an explosives ordnance disposal (EOD) expert from Fleet Diving Unit (Pacific), recently returned from over seven months in Afghanistan. Although originally sent over with 1 Combat Engineer Regiment from Edmonton, he was immediately seconded t
Big changes for top brass at DND
There will be a major shakeup in the top ranks of the Canadian military over the next few months as most of the senior commanders are replaced.
Militants, troops clash in Gaza despite cease-fireFighting flared up near the Gaza border Tuesday for the first time in more than a week, threatening to end a fragile ceasefire that has brought a measure of peace to the region after weeks of fighting.
Funding the Forces
If you were really serious about stimulus spending, wouldn’t throwing some cash at Canada’s third-biggest employer be a great place to start?
Flames fans slow to donateCALGARY -- Shame on Flames fans. Cowtown's NHL club is hosting a military appreciation night next week, but season-ticket holders have been slow to salute. As of early yesterday, only three pairs of ducats had been privately donated so that soldiers can a
Some troops unhappy about Obama pledge on gaysMany U.S. troops in Iraq were overjoyed to see President Barack Obama take his oath, but some were unhappy about one thing the Democrat has promised to do: permit gay and lesbian soldiers to serve openly.
N.L. soldier fighting for injury compensation
A Newfoundland and Labrador soldier is fighting the Canadian government for compensation for injuries he received while serving in the military, and he has the backing of the NDP's critic for Veteran's Affairs
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