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Explosive Threats and Civil Preparedness: What Canada and the Nordics Can Learn from Ukraine
Published: October 20, 2026 15:43
The Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine, launched on 24 February 2022, has renewed the focus on societal resilience and total defence in national debates and institutional planning globally. Ukraine provides daily reminders of how a nation can mobilize…
What the River-Class Destroyer Means for Canada’s Naval Power
Published: October 19, 2026 18:26
Canada’s River-class destroyer program reached a major milestone on June 12, 2026, with the ceremonial keel laying of the future HMCS Fraser in Halifax. Construction of the 15-ship fleet is underway, with the first vessel expected to be delivered in the…
Statement on Incident at CFB Wainwright
Published: October 19, 2026 14:30
Service to Canada can demand an extraordinary price, even in peacetime. The tragedy at CFB Wainwright is a devastating reminder that the risks of military service extend well beyond the battlefield to the demanding training required to defend our country.…
From Extreme Environments to Net Zero: Industrial Innovation Holds the Key to Combat Readiness
Published: October 15, 2026 12:00
Preparing troops for deployment in extreme weather is an increasingly pressing challenge. During a recent exercise in Alaska, the Canadian Armed Forces and the U.S. Army confronted the reality of operating in extreme cold. From commercial off-the-shelf kit…
Why Canada is Restructuring Its Army
Published: October 14, 2026 15:29
The Canadian Army implemented a new mission-based structure on September 10, 2026, reactivating 1st Canadian Division as a deployable manoeuvre division designed to generate combat power for major operations and strengthen Canada’s ability to contribute to…
Spending the 5% Smartly: How Sustainable Procurement can Build a More Ready, Resilient Canadian Force
Published: October 13, 2026 15:31
Canada’s military faces a security conundrum. Climate change is a threat multiplier, altering the conditions under which the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) must defend the country: domestic disaster response deployments rose roughly fivefold from 2010-2016 to…
The Missing Rung in Canada’s Capital Stack
Published: October 6, 2026 15:05
Canadian private investment in defence and dual-use start-ups collapsed by two-thirds in a single year — from $760 million in 2023 to $260 million in 2024 — before only partially recovering to $515 million in 2025. Ottawa, meanwhile, has committed to…
Why the Canadian Rangers Matter to Arctic Sovereignty
Published: October 1, 2026 17:15
The Canadian Armed Forces is conducting a series of Operation NANOOK activities across the Arctic to strengthen domain awareness, test joint operational capabilities, and reinforce Canada’s ability to detect, deter, and respond to potential threats in the…
How Canadian Universities Can Help Build a Stronger Army Reserve
Published: September 29, 2026 15:36
Every summer, Canada’s universities and the Canadian Army Reserve confront opposite versions of the same problem. Thousands of young citizens make themselves available for military service just as universities enter the most flexible part of their…