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To cut costs, coast guard considering fewer, slower ships
The coast guard is considering buying 10 mid-shore patrol vessels instead of the dozen originally planned to reduce costs. Cdn, Afghan forces fight off insurgent attackMilitary | 206635 hits | 8:11 AM on Thursday | posted by Alta_redneck
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Whether they're low-tech or made with the latest technology, IEDs are responsible for an ever-increasing proportion of victims, both military and civilianU.S. 'dangerously vulnerable' to attack: report
WASHINGTON -- An independent study reportedly concludes that the United States remains "dangerously vulnerable" to chemical, biological and nuclear terrorism seven years after the September 11 attacks.
WASHINGTON -- An independent study reportedly concludes that the United States remains "dangerously vulnerable" to chemical, biological and nuclear terrorism seven years after the September 11 attacks. Canadian soldier killed, 7 wounded in Afghanistan
One Canadian soldier was killed and seven others wounded Sunday during a roadside bomb explosion in the Panjwaii district of Kandahar province, a military official said Canadian Air Force gets its first turbanned officer
As the first member of the Canadian Air Force to wear a turban, 2nd Lieut. Jasbir Singh Tatla figures he's a good role model to issue a call to arms to his fellow Sikhs. MacKay: Taliban won't intimidate Canada from Afghan mission
HALIFAX - Defence Minister Peter MacKay says he hopes the Taliban doesn't use a federal election campaign to step up attacks on Canadian Forces 
OTTAWA, Ont. – The Honourable Peter Gordon MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, announced several expansion projects today for 8 Wing/CFB Trenton MacKay announces army reserve presence in Arctic
HALIFAX -- Defence minister Peter MacKay says the military will establish a permanent army reserve in Canada's North. Former cavalry unit called to duty
Canada's defence minister has reactivated a Halifax-based military reserve unit that was disbanded 40 years ago, creating up to 100 part-time jobs Emotional welcome home for Manitoba, Alberta-based soldiers
A wave of Canadian troops have returned home from Afghanistan to an emotional welcome, just days after three Canadian soldiers were killed. Taliban successes 'luck': Chief of Defense
The Taliban's recent successes against NATO troops in Afghanistan are more likely a matter of "luck" than a fresh influx of support and weapons from outside the war-torn country, Canada's top soldier said Thursday. Low troop levels behind deadly attack
A Taliban attack that killed three Canadian soldiers shows the price of not having enough troops to hold and secure hard-won ground in Afghanistan, says a prominent retired general.Three Canadians killed in Afghanistan
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan – Three Canadian soldiers were killed and five others wounded when they were attacked during a patrol in southern Afghanistan today.
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan – Three Canadian soldiers were killed and five others wounded when they were attacked during a patrol in southern Afghanistan today. Military to dump $250M drones
OTTAWA - The Canadian military will shut down its fleet of aerial drones now being used in Afghanistan after spending more than $250 million on the aircraft. NATO troops escort hydro dam turbine through Taliban territoryMilitary | 206737 hits | 7:47 AM on Wednesday | posted by Alta_redneck
KABUL - Thousands of British, U.S. and Canadian troops have successfully escorted a new hydroelectric turbine through some of Afghanistan's most dangerous rebel territory to its new home at a dam in Helmand province, NATO said Wednesday. Atomic-testing veterans to receive $24,000 in compensation
Canadian soldiers who took part in nuclear weapons testing will be compensated, Defence Minister Peter MacKay announced Tuesday in Calgary U.K. military agrees to look at alternatives for bearskin caps
The British military said it will actively look for alternatives to the real bearskins that are currently used to make the Royal Guards' traditional hats Canadian Forces Continue Assistance with U.S. Hurricane Response Efforts
The Government of Canada, in response to a request from the United States Government, deployed additional aircraft today to Florida to assist with search and rescue efforts in the wake of Hurricane Gustav. HMCS Charlottetown Great Lakes Deployment 2008
After a recent deployment to the Middle East, Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship Charlottetown is looking forward to an upcoming sail to the Great Lakes. DND plan to expand Arctic Rangers risky, expert says
As part of the prime minister's plan to strengthen Canada's presence in the Arctic, the Department of National Defence wants to increase the number of Canadian Rangers from 3,900 to more than 5,000, but one expert says that's not a good idea. Canadian troops dish back-to-school gear to eager kids in Kandahar
For a group of Canadian Forces mentors nearing the end of a difficult tour of duty, providing one group of youngsters with a year's supply of their very own back-to-school swag is a legacy they're thrilled to leave 5 Afghan children killed by government, NATO forcesMilitary | 206527 hits | 7:01 AM on Tuesday | posted by Eisensapper
Troop numbers in Kandahar rise by 800 as U.S. unit moves in to Maywand
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan - Canadian troops are getting a boost in Afghanistan as 800 American soldiers move in to assume operations in Maywand district, Kandahar's "wild west" which has largely been ignored until now. Governor General announces new Sacrifice Medal for wounded, killed in action
OTTAWA - The Governor General has announced the creation of a new medal equivalent to the U.S. Purple Heart. Navy looks into buying fuel tankers
The Canadian Forces is considering buying two fuel tankers and a transport ship after its plans to purchase a fleet of new multi-role resupply vessels ran aground. Canadian general calls for more foreign, Afghan troops to bolster security
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan - Canada's top soldier in Afghanistan says time and manpower are the key to improving security in the outlying areas of Kandahar province. Don't expect miracles in Afghanistan: Canadian envoyMilitary | 207619 hits | 8:44 AM on Wednesday | posted by Eisensapper
"I think it will look pretty much as it does now, but the key difference will be that Afghan institutions, Afghan army and police and government will actually be in charge and in the lead in building from what we helped them build together over the last f Canada following the rules, MacKay tells Afghans
KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - Defence Minister Peter MacKay assured the Afghan government Tuesday that Canadian troops are following the rules of engagement in Afghanistan as concern mounts over the number of civilian deaths in that country after a U.SWould-be Suicide Bomber Turns Self In
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Canadians 'clear out' bomb-making Taliban strongholds after fatal blast
PASHMUL, Afghanistan - The death of three Canadian combat engineers along the highway that runs through what's been called the most dangerous patch of land in the world merely toughened the resolve of soldiers embarking on a massive assault, military offi Ambulances, helicopters buzz around Iqaluit as Operation Nanook wraps up
Parts of Iqaluit looked and sounded like an emergency zone Monday, but military officials said all the helicopters and emergency vehicles were part of an exercise to train soldiers and emergency crews Smoke, diesel smell fill Canadian armoured vehicle hit by bomb in Afghanistan
PANJWAII DISTRICT, Afghanistan - It happened around 11:30 a.m. Sunday as we were returning from a forward operating base in the Panjwaii district. Coalition claims success in Afghan offensive
Coalition forces and the Afghan National Army say they have struck a "major blow" against insurgents operating in Afghanistan's volatile Zhari district, west of Kandahar City. Canadian military claims victory in major Afghan offensive
FORWARD OPERATING BASE WILSON, Afghanistan - Coalition forces and the Afghan National Army say they have struck a "major blow" against insurgents operating in Afghanistan's volatile Zhari district, west of Kandahar City. Canadian troops wrap up operation in Zhari district
ZHARI DISTRICT, Afghanistan -- The Canadian Forces have completed a massive offensive aimed at securing the main highway that runs through Kandahar province. 'the people of afghanistan need us'
CFB PETAWAWA . The joyful sounds of children at play resounded here Friday during the departure ceremony for some 2,500 soldiers who, planeload by planeload, are leaving for Afghanistan over the next five weeks. Navy tests Canadian sovereignty as Arctic ice melts
ABOARD HMCS TORONTO, in Frobisher Bay - Cmdr. Alex Grant scans the dark, frigid waters and stares down the enemy. New navy supply ships too costly, government says
The Conservative government has quietly scuttled the navy's $2.9 billion project to replace its aging supply ships, saying bids from the shipbuilding industry were "significantly" higher than the money set aside for the program Secret to Arctic emergency response is anticipation: Natynczyk
Canada's military must learn to anticipate crises before they happen to operate effectively in the Arctic, says the new chief of defence staff. Three Canadians killed in roadside bomb attack
Three Canadian soldiers were killed by an improvised explosive device while on patrol in Afghanistan's Zhari district, Canadian military officials have confirmed. 40-year-old planes get facelift, continue flights to Artic
The Canadian Forces 40-year-old Twin Otter planes will keep flying in the Arctic until at least 2015 and could continue operating beyond that date if the military still does not have a replacement aircraft. Op Nanook provides Arctic with aircraft in the skies
From August 19 to 26, the Canadian Forces (CF) is conducting Operation Nanook 2008, a sovereignty operation in Canada’s Eastern ArcticBack to Canada News
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