Game Changer: Anne Healey, Country Director – Canada, BAE Systems
The defence industry has been an essential component of Anne Healey’s life. Hailing from a military family, Anne says she feels she has been part of defence her entire life. “Entering the defence industry felt familiar, and the people were, in many ways, an extended family of sorts,” says Healey. “It is a community, and like all sectors, it...
Canada increases contribution to Operation ARTEMIS
Operation ARTEMIS, the Canadian Armed Forces’ (CAF) ongoing contribution to counter-terrorism and maritime security operations in Middle Eastern and East African waters recently received a boost. The Canadian-led Combined Task Force 150 (CTF 150), a task force under Combined Maritime Forces of 33 nations, was joined by Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Regina, Naval Replenishment Unit (NRU) Asterix, and...
Canadian officer who saved many lives during the Dieppe Raid dies at 101
Honorary Colonel David Lloyd Hart, MM, CD, the oldest and longest-serving officer of Canada, died last Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at the age of 101. As a decorated Dieppe veteran, Mr. Hart led an extraordinary life in service to his country. Military Medal (MM) During World War II, he served as a Communications Operator and helped saved many lives....
‘World-Class Pilot Training’ Right In Canada’s Backyard
Canada has a world-class training program to prepare future pilots for its Air Force. Becoming a Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) pilot requires a great deal of commitment and discipline, going through different flight training phases, both in the air and on the ground. It involves training in different locations across several time zones in adverse weather conditions for...
CAF to continue military training mission in Ukraine until early 2022
In April 2015, the Government of Canada announced that it would send about 200 members from the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) to Ukraine to support the security forces of that country. Known as Operation UNIFIER, the CAF has been working since to assist with security forces training. To date, more than 10,800 Ukrainian service members have been trained. A...
