In the second part of his coverage on the CFDS, Jonas looks examines its successes and failures nearly a decade later
Naval Issues
Cutting Steel and Breaking Ice
US President Barack Obama’s recent visit to Alaska should add urgency to Canada’s icebreaker update, Paul Pryce writes.
The Canada First Defence Plan in 2006: Intent and Ambition (Part I of II)
In the first half of a two part series, Jonas looks at the intentions of the 2006 Canada First Defence Plan
British Watchdog Set to Crack Down on Defence Procurement
Margaret looks at how British defence spending will be affected by the Single Source Regulation Office
Unlocking the Arctic Gateway
With Operation Nanook 2015 underway, Paul Pryce discusses this historic mission and the viability of a military presence in Tuktoyaktuk.
China’s Military Parade Examined
Margaret looks at the arsenal of military technology displayed on the Chinese military parade, including the game changing “carrier killer”
New From the Old: The Defence Acquisition Guide (Part III of IV)
In the third of a four part series, Jonas considers the Defence Acquisition Guide and its potential impact on the future capabilities of the Canadian Forces
Domestic Protectionism and the Value Preposition Guide (Part II of IV)
In the second of a four part series, Jonas looks at the implications of an important part of the Defence Procurement Plan, the domestically oriented Value Preposition Guide
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.
The Royal Malaysian Navy: An Assessment
Continuing his in-depth series on the militaries of the Asia Pacific region, Shahryar Pasandideh discusses the Royal Malaysian Navy.