Latest East China Sea encounter lacking advertised drama
Despite the hype from the CBC, not every brush with the Chinese navy in open waters warrants a headline.
Officer’s charges could test chain-of-command trust
Those who closely follow the history of the Canadian Armed Forces will note that this is not the first time a senior officer has faced hunting-related charges.
Tug of war: defence budget caught between feds’ plans for cuts and calls for increased military spending
Historically, when Canadian governments have sought to reduce federal spending, the defence budget has been a frequent target for savings.
Canadian troops vital to Ukraine effort, but aren’t superhuman
The CAF produces the best soldiers in the world, but actual combat experience cannot be substituted with live-fire ranges and scripted tactical exercises.
Steep bonuses for DND execs a real head-scratcher
If it were a private sector company, one would expect to see much of DND’s senior leadership being escorted to the elevator with their personal belongings in a box.
Liberals attempting to push defence file out of spotlight with Blair appointment, say analysts
‘I don’t think there’s any evidence that this government wants national defence issues to be front and centre in the election at all,’ says former chief of staff Eugene Lang.
A legion of our own
Creating a Canadian foreign legion might be considered extreme, but it would solve a personnel shortage within our military that has reached a critical tipping point.
Martial law by mercenary is nothing new
Historically, the employment of mercenaries has rarely—if ever—resulted in a positive long-lasting result.
Chinook helicopter tragedy evokes past military comms confusion
The communication gaffes in this incident were eerily reminiscent of DND’s handling of the April 29, 2020, CH-148 Cyclone helicopter crash which claimed the lives of six service members.
Navigating the narratives of the Russian invasion
If victory is indeed now assured for Ukraine, perhaps it is time that we begin a debate on what a ‘just’ and ‘humane’ outcome would look like.
