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Canadian submarine docked extra year due to leak found following errant test |
One of the Royal Canadian Navy’s four beleaguered submarines will remain docked for repairs an extra year after a leak was discovered in a ballast tank that was not properly drained. 'Top secret' documents reveal Justin Trudeau invited China's PLA to train troops in Canada | Daily Mail Online
The Canadian government's bombshell secret 34-page file was obtained by Rebel News and The Globe and Mail and the two outlets published excerpts from the files Wednesday. Most of the used fighter jets bought by Canada are still not in service, MPs hear
Only three of seven F-18 fighter jets purchased from Australia by the Canadian government have been integrated into the air force so far, and the Department of National Defence says key upgrades to as much as one-third of Canada's fighter force will take Federal government settles lawsuit over deadly suicide attack on Kabul embassy
The federal government has quietly settled a lawsuit filed by survivors and family members in the wake of a suicide bombing outside the Canadian embassy in Kabul four years ago that killed 15 Nepalese Gurkhas and Indian private security contractors, CBC N Military monument honouring PPCLI in Griesbach damaged
Three brass-coloured plaques were removed from a circular stone monument. This is the second time military memorials in the north Edmonton neighbourhood have been targeted. Canadian special forces to continue with U.S.-led training of African troops despite links to coups
Canadian special forces personnel have trained Malian soldiers during Flintlock and other military personnel from various African nations. Backlog of veterans waiting for benefits will take years to clear: reportMilitary | 207354 hits | 10:45 PM on Tuesday | posted by Freakinoldguy
A new era for military search-and-rescue begins with the Kingfisher
A procurement saga more than 16 years in the making came to an end today with the arrival in Comox, British Columbia of the Royal Canadian Air Force's new search and rescue plane.The [US] Air Force Secretly Designed, Built, and Flew a Brand-New Fighter Jet
The U.S. Air Force revealed this week that it has secretly designed, built, and tested a new prototype fighter jet. The fighter, about which we know virtually nothing, has already flown and “broken records.” (The image above is Air Force concept art from
The U.S. Air Force revealed this week that it has secretly designed, built, and tested a new prototype fighter jet. The fighter, about which we know virtually nothing, has already flown and “broken records.” (The image above is Air Force concept art from 'My honour has been shredded': 94-year-old Vancouver vet fights legion expulsion
At 16, Ralph Jackson signed up to fight during World War II. Now, at 94, he's fighting for his dignity, after he said he was inexplicably expelled from the Vancouver branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, where he was once president, for alleged "theft or m Rangers group facing probe over reservist's far-right ties touted role in watching for 'illegal immigrants'
A Canadian Ranger group under investigation over ties between one of its members and two far-right militia groups has advertised on its website for years that part of its mission is to guard Canada against illegal immigration. Rights group urges defence minister to turn cases of racism in the ranks over to police
One of the country's leading human rights groups is urging Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan to turn all suspected acts of racism, white supremacy and hateful conduct within the Canadian Armed Forces over to a specialized task force of military police office Top Trump adviser Peter Navarro disparages Canada's military efforts in Afghanistan
Top Trump adviser Peter Navarro disparages Canada and Canadian military efforts in the war in Afghanistan in a new book, "The Madman Theory: Trump Takes On the World." Canada names final ship in its Arctic patrol fleet after WW II navy veteran
Canada announced the name for its sixth and final Arctic military patrol ship — part of a fleet of surveillance ships that will help Canada ramp up its defence in the North. Serving military member sues DND over mould exposure on warship
A serving member of the air force, who will be released on medical grounds, has sued the defence department for negligence over mould on navy ships, which he claims is at the root of his health problems. PBO to examine $60 billion price tag of new warships | Ottawa CitizenMilitary | 207030 hits | 4:52 PM on Saturday | posted by Freakinoldguy
COVID-19 blamed as work on Arctic military port first promised in 2007 sees new delay
The construction of a new military refuelling station in the Arctic is facing yet another delay more than 13 years after it was first promised by the federal government. Boeing Shows Super Hornets Bristling With 14 Missiles In Formal Sales Pitch To Canada
Lockheed Martin is also competing with its F-35 Joint Strike Fighter and Saab has submitted its Gripen E. Navy enters new era by welcoming long-awaited Arctic warship into fleet
The Royal Canadian Navy is poised to enter a new era by taking possession of the first armed warship under the federal government's multibillion-dollar shipbuilding plan, and the first built for Arctic military operations in decades. Oldest Canadian Coast Guard ship to return to service after lengthy refit
The oldest ship in the Canadian Coast Guard fleet will return to service next month after spending three of the last four years in refit.Bonhomme Richard fire
Admiral: Bonhomme Richard fire believed to have started in the ‘Deep V’ cargo hold
Admiral: Bonhomme Richard fire believed to have started in the ‘Deep V’ cargo holdIran nuclear: Natanz fire caused 'significant' damage
Iranian officials say cyber sabotage may be behind the blaze, which damaged a key nuclear facility.
Iranian officials say cyber sabotage may be behind the blaze, which damaged a key nuclear facility. DND denies misjudging supply ship cost even though price tag jumped to $4.1 billion | Ottawa CitizenMilitary | 207054 hits | 10:11 PM on Thursday | posted by Freakinoldguy
625 Legions sue insurer for $20M, contending they have been left in dire straits
The Royal Canadian Legion, the national institution founded by veterans for veterans, has commenced a legal battle with a Canadian insurance giant. Twice-forgotten soldier sues Veterans Affairs over 'abandoned' case file
A former soldier with PTSD is suing the federal government, accusing it of mishandling his case file and causing him to miss out up to $1,000 per month in benefits. Racist meme circulating in Canadian military sparks apology, investigation from leaders
Military police are investigating reports of a service member spreading racist pictures even as top defence officials apologize for their slow response to questions about systemic racism in the Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces. The Cyclone chopper crash probe could lead the military to some uncomfortable conclusions
The CH-148 Cyclone was cutting-edge tech when it became the Canadian military's new maritime helicopter. After a crash killed six service members, investigators are being confronted with some awkward questions about how ready both the machine and the mili Three US Navy aircraft carriers are patrolling the Pacific Ocean at the same time. And China's not happyMilitary | 207043 hits | 4:32 PM on Monday | posted by Freakinoldguy
U.S. withdrawal from Open Skies Treaty presents Canada with a 'serious' challenge, says expert
Washington's pending withdrawal from a confidence-building international treaty that permits member nations to conduct observation flights over each other's territory is going to present Canada with a difficult strategic challenge, according to one Canadi Canadian-led NATO battlegroup in Latvia targeted by pandemic disinformation campaign
The Canadian-led NATO battle group in Latvia was the target of a pandemic-related disinformation campaign that alliance commanders say they believe originated in Russia.North Korea's Kim holds meeting on bolstering nuclear forces
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un convened a key military meeting to discuss bolstering the country's nuclear arsenal and putting its armed forces on high alert, state media reported Sunday, in Kim's first known public appearance in about 20 days.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un convened a key military meeting to discuss bolstering the country's nuclear arsenal and putting its armed forces on high alert, state media reported Sunday, in Kim's first known public appearance in about 20 days. U.S. signals intention to pull out of Open Skies surveillance treaty
The Trump administration notified international partners on Thursday that it is pulling out of a treaty that permits 30-plus nations to conduct unarmed, observation flights over each other's territory — overflights set up decades ago to promote trust and 1 killed after CF Snowbird crashes near Kamloops during B.C. stop of cross-Canada tour | Globalnews.caMilitary | 207112 hits | 4:41 PM on Sunday | posted by Freakinoldguy
COVID-19 Aboard French Aircraft Carrier: 98% of the Crew Now Cured
98% of the sailors aboard French Navy (Marine Nationale) aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle (and its strike group) are now cured.
98% of the sailors aboard French Navy (Marine Nationale) aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle (and its strike group) are now cured. Canadian military postpones North Korea sanctions deployment due to COVID-19
The Canadian Armed Forces is postponing the deployment of a warship and surveillance aircraft to help enforce United Nations' sanctions against North Korea because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Russian Arctic military exercise draws awe and concern
Russian troops recently conducted a high-altitude parachute drop and military exercise in the High Arctic. It's a feat that has drawn both concern and admiration in western defence and diplomatic circles, with some wondering how to interpret Moscow's Far Competition to replace Canada's CF-18s extended by federal government for second time
The extension comes after Canada put another US$70M toward development of the F-35 despite no guarantee the stealth fighter will win the competition 1st victim in Canadian NATO helicopter crash identified | CTV News
The first victim of a Canadian military helicopter crash off the coast of Greece has been identified. Nuclear submarine commander 'argued with superiors' over BBQ and disco as sailors put in isolationMilitary | 207198 hits | 1:03 PM on Friday | posted by Freakinoldguy
Conservatives grill Sajjan over departure of sixth military vice-chief since 2015
The Canadian military is back in the market for a second-in-command. Lt.-Gen. Jean-Marc Lanthier announced Thursday that he will retire this summer, less than a year after being installed as the vice chief of the defence staff.Back to Canada News
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