Wings over Romania: NATO operation bolsters expeditionary concept
It’s a rare quiet moment in a day that begins at 6 AM with a wakeup call from local dogs,...
Rise of the battalion: Chinook helps transform tactical aviation
In late June, 450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron (THS) took possession of its final CH-147F Chinook, completing delivery of a new...
Canada reduces Challenger fleet for investment in higher operational needs
As part of its Defence Renewal effort, National Defence has identified $1.5 million in annual savings by reducing the Royal...
Perchance to dream: RCAF seeks engagement on emerging concepts
They might seem like strange marching orders, but last fall Lieutenant-General Yvan Blondin, commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force...
Esterline CMC Electronics selected for C-27J flight management system
Alenia Aermacchi announced on Monday that it has selected Montreal-based Esterline CMC Electronics (CMC) to provide the flight management system...
The Joint Strike Fighter: Driven by data
Talking in detail about the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter requires verbal dexterity. Many of the aircraft’s features are classified, so...
Sherbrooke team repeat winners at unmanned systems competition
For the second year in a row, VAMUdeS, a team from Université de Sherbrooke, took took first place in the...
Public Works, Sikorsky reach Cyclone deal
The Canadian Press is reporting that the federal government has reached an agreement with Sikorsky Aircraft to begin accepting the...
MDA to provide additional Aurora radar systems
MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates announced Monday that it has signed a CA$64 million contract with the Department of National Defence...
The Super Hornet economic return
As the U.S. Department of Defence prepares its final budget recommendations for 2014, there is considerable speculation about the long-term...