Kelsey Berg examines the government’s recent policy to halt public briefings from the Department of National Defence.
Canadian Armed Forces
On the ground, in the air and on the water, the men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces stand watch over the country and defend its interests at home and abroad. The Canadian Armed Forces Program aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the issues facing Canadian soldiers across all branches of the military in order to give Canadians varying perspectives on the men and women who defend their country.
Canada’s Supply Ship Slipup: ‘Ready, Aye, Ready’?
The early retirement of the Protecteur-class supply ships leaves the Royal Canadian Navy in a challenging position. Paul Pryce discusses the attempted solutions and their potential impact on Canada’s military readiness.
Canada and Trident Juncture
NATO is preparing to launch an historic training exercise, Trident Juncture 2015. Paul Pryce discusses Canada’s role and debunks some of the myths surrounding this training opportunity.
A Look at the New General
The Canadian Armed Forces has a new top commander. Paul Pryce discusses the background of General Jonathan Vance and the implications of this appointment.
The Canadian Navy’s New Boarding Parties
They are not quite the Marines promised nearly a decade ago, but the Maritime Tactical Operations Group will professionalize the Royal Canadian Navy’s boarding actions. Paul Pryce discusses.
Canada Enhancing Defence through Stem Cell Research
Kelsey Berg explores the threats of bioweapons, and the Defence Research and Development Canada project on stem cell research to be used as a form of battlefield tools.
Canadian Airpower Doctrine: A New Flight Path?
The Royal Canadian Air Force has a new top commander: Lieutenant General Michael J. Hood. Paul Pryce discusses the new commander’s vision for Canadian airpower.
The C6 Upgrade: A Big Deal or a Little Electioneering?
After almost 40 years of use, the Canadian Forces is looking to upgrade the C6 general purpose machinegun. But what motivates this update? Paul Pryce discusses.
‘The Sea Hath No King’: The Sea King Replacement and Lessons in Military Procurement- Part II
In Part II, Kelsey Berg analyzes the complications and shortcomings that were tied to the military spending of Canada’s Sea King Replacement project.
‘The Sea Hath No King’: The Sea King Replacement and Lessons in Military Procurement- Part I
In Part I, Kelsey Berg examines Canada’s Sea King Replacement project leading up to the procurement of the new Cyclone maritime helicopters.