Canadian and U.S jets had to scramble yesterday to intercept two Russian bombers heading for North America. The intercepts come even as Canada and the U.S are discussing a new framework for the bi-national North America Aerospace Defence Command, (NORAD).… »
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Canadian fighter jets deploy in Romania for NATO mission
Four Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CF-18 Hornet fighter jets have arrived in Romania for a four-month deployment under NATO’s enhanced Air Policing mission. The Canadian aircraft and about 135 supporting Canadian Armed Forces personnel will be based at the… »
RCAF pilot dead after CF-18 fighter jet crashes in Western Canada
A Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) pilot died today when his single-seat CF-18 fighter jet crashed just after 11 a.m. in Western Canada, near the border of Alberta and Saskatchewan. The CF-18 from the 401 squadron in CFB Cold Lake, about… »
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Canadian fighter jet purchase: still hanging in the air
The former Conservative government in Canada announced it would purchase 65 of the controversial Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter aircraft to replace the now ageing fleet of Boeing CF-18 Hornets The incoming Liberal government said it would not go… »
Is Canada’s F-35 program turning into another Sea King debacle?
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau and former prime minister Jean Chretien speak to the media in Hamilton, Ont., on September 13, 2015. © PC/JONATHAN HAYWARD As Prime Minister-designate Justin Trudeau prepares to formally assume power on Nov. 4, one of the first… »
International, Politics, Society
Canada to withdraw fighter jets bombing IS targets
Canada’s newly-elected prime minister has renewed his pledge to withdraw Canadian CF-18s from the coalition bombing mission in Iraq and Syria. Justin Trudeau said he would instead focus on providing troops to train Iraqi soldiers. The United States has publicly… »
Missed deadlines, cost overruns: Canada well behind in re-equipping military
Canada is now many years behind in several programmes to re-equip its army, navy and air force. Canada’s procurement process is complicated, involving different government agencies, often with conflicting priorities. Elinor Sloan prepared a detailed report for the University of… »
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