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BAE Systems; OSI Geospacial Inc; Raytheon Company; and Ultra Electronics. read more >>
Raytheon: INDUSTRY SPECIAL : Kim Grant
EPLRS: The efficient wireless movement of data on the battlefield will be a critical component of future communications systems. read more >>
MDA: INDUSTRY SPECIAL : Wade Larson
Gaining situational awareness in Canada’s northern territories and arctic archipelago. read more >>
L-3: INDUSTRY SPECIAL : Col (ret) Gerry Morey
Assessing the Optimized Weapon System Management model Allowing DND/PWGSC to meet demands for procuring new air, land and sea fleets. read more >>
PROCUREMENT: Over the Fence : Pete & Jake
A senior DND official and an industry executive face off about the defence procurement situation in Canada. read more >>
CAE: INDUSTRY SPECIAL : Chris Stellwag
Expanding training, integration and lifecycle support capabilities. CAE provides support to military and homeland security clients. read more >>
Esterline: INDUSTRY SPECIAL : Janka Dvornik
CMC Electronics recently received its first production order of the Cockpit 4000 Integrated Avionics Suite. read more >>
Bombardier: INDUSTRY SPECIAL : James Careless
Specially-modified civilian aircraft can support specialized missions for less cost. read more >>
Boeing: INDUSTRY SPECIAL : “Pete” Peterson
Boeing directly employs 1,500 highly skilled workers in Canada, and many more when the supply chain is considered. read more >>
On the Horizon : by Major (ret) Rob Day
Synopsis of defence equipment plans around the world. read more >>
Books: “Unembedded” : LGen Steve Lucas
Author Scott Taylor chooses the more controversial ‘path less travelled.’ read more >>
Commentary: Is the U.S. Defense Budget Efficient? : Lawrence Korb
When the U.S. government attempts to provide for the common defense, dollars are, in effect, policy. Planning becomes irrelevant and operations difficult, if the proper mixture of manpower and equipment is not funded. read more >>
Countering the IED Threat : James Careless
Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) have become the most serious threat to Canada’s mission in Afghanistan. Established to spearhead Canada’s response to the IED threat, the C-IED Task Force is the CF’s prime weapon in this battle. read more >>
Whither or Wither the CF : Major (ret) Rob Day
Traditionally, Canada’s government has sought to quickly return to pre-conflict status quo after a mission ends, will history repeat? read more >>
Kosovo’s Independence – Not a Pretty Sight : Christopher Bobyn
Uncovering the differences between the perceived (peaceful and reconciliatory) and the actual (tense and aggressive) situation in Kosovo of today. read more >>
Dispelling Myths of the Afghanistan Conflict : Tim Dunne
Since his recent return from Afghanistan as Commander, Brigadier-General Denis W. Thompson has been taking his message to Canadians during a cross-Canada speaking tour. read more >>
Protecting Our Soldiers: LGen Andrew Leslie : Interview by Chris MacLean
The Chief of the Land Staff, discusses army training and the challenges he faces in preparing (and protecting) Canada’s soldiers for the many dangerous tasks that are asked of them. read more >>
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