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OTIEM is fundamentally about operational readiness and sovereignty. Image source: https://topaces.com/news-events/top-aces-to-lead-canadian-industry-team-pursuing-rcaf-otiem-program

Canadian Industry Moves to Shape the RCAF’s Fifth-Generation Training Future

Vanguard Staff, May 24, 2026 2 min read

As the Royal Canadian Air Force prepares for the arrival of fifth-generation fighter aircraft, a new Canadian-led industry team is...

One relatively niche but emerging capability that is often overlooked is the synthetic environment (SE). Unlike traditional, siloed training methods, the SE uses immersive, digitally enabled tools to simulate realistic operational conditions and scenarios for training, planning, and testing.

Synthetic Environment in Canada’s Defence Future

Vanguard Staff, January 16, 2026 19 min read

In late 2024, Canada’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Jennie Carignan, and the Canadian Armed Force’s (CAF) Chief Warrant Officer,...