By David Dunlop, 28 June 2022 This concept has been bantered about before but deserves a second look for the acquisition of Canadian Polar-class icebreakers and Strategic Sealift Capabilities. The […]
By Dan Middlemiss, 24 June 2022 A timely and trenchantly argued study by Ian Mack advocates a fundamental and urgent overhaul of Canada’s military procurement system.1 Mr. Mack outlines some […]
By Dan Middlemiss, 21 June 2022 As noted in earlier posts to this Forum, several recent media reports have indicated that Irving Shipbuilding is seeking at least $300 million in […]
By David Dunlop, 18 June 2022 The Canadian Surface Combatant SPY-7 Radar has earned official government of Canada designation. Lockheed Martin’s advanced SPY-7 radar received its Government of Canada official […]
By Moderator, 16 June 2022 There are many things that are discouraging in the world these days. But from the perspective of the Canadian Armed Forces, the slow progress on […]
RCN Public Affairs, 15 June 2022 RCN Public Servants, I want to take this opportunity to express my gratitude and appreciation to each member of the Royal Canadian Navy’s Public […]
By Dan Middlemiss, 6 June 2022 Notwithstanding Ottawa’s stated intention to focus more on Canadian defence, delivery schedules for several major procurement programs have not been accelerated as a result […]
By Dan Middlemiss, 4 June 2022 Chinese technology is certain to be watched with interest by many navies, including Canada’s. One development of particular interest is that China recently launched […]
By David Dunlop, 4 June 2022 The president of Irving shipyard, Kevin Mooney, says it is on schedule to cut steel for the future CSC Frigate project in two years. […]
RCN Public Affairs, 01 June 2022 I am proud to assume command of the Royal Canadian Navy. In this era of diminished trust in senior leadership, I recognize that I […]
By Roger Cyr, OMM, CD There are now culture officers appointed to ships when they deploy to sea, with the role of ensuring that senior members abide with the naval […]
