US Document Riles Critics of Proposed Canadian F-35 Buy
A leaked US document has raised new questions about Canada’s involvement in the F-35 program and given critics of the fighter jet as well as opposition members of Parliament new ammunition to accuse the Canadian government of misleading the public about the proposed acquisition. An Oct. 27 briefing by US Air Force Lt. Gen. Chris Bogdan, F-35 Program Executive Office director, outlined how Canada intends to initially purchase four F-35s. That flies in the face of continued Canadian government assurances that no decision had been made ab…
Devastating Mass Shooting in Canada: Nine Killed and At Least 25 Injured at School and Home in Tumbler Ridge
At least nine people were killed and 25 injured in a devastating shooting at a school and nearby home in Tumbler Ridge, Canada, prompting a nationwide shock and ongoing investigation. A devastating mass shooting unfolded earlier today in Tumbler Ridge , a small town in northeastern British Columbia, Canada . At least nine people were killed and more than 25 were injured after gunfire erupted at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School and at a nearby residence, police and local authorities said. The suspected shooter was found dead at the scene from a…
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Russian military activity around North America increasing, says NORAD commander
The U.S. General commanding NORAD says there has been a marked increase in Russian military activity in and around North America since the crisis in Crimea. “The Russian narrative has picked up in volume and stridency since Ukraine and Crimea,” General Charles Jacoby said in an interview with The Globe and Mail at the Halifax International Security Forum (HISF). “I think that we have clearly seen that threats now go beyond the extremist threat and we see Russia emerge as a problem for us security-wise.”
Canada-U.S defence integration lauded
HALIFAX – A more integrated common defence strategy with the United States isn’t a threat to Canada’s sovereignty, Defence Minister Rob Nicholson said Friday. Nicholson said Canada has willingly entered into several bilateral arrangements, such as NATO, Norad and free trade, and Canadians understand that external and internal security threats make increased co-operation necessary. Nicholson said the case for co-operation has already been made and the relationship with the U.S. works. “I think Canadians accept that,” he said. “I…
US military orders Europe troops not to wear uniforms off base after threat assessment
The U.S. military's European Command said Tuesday it has ordered its troops to avoid wearing their uniforms when off base, and to ensure the security settings and geolocation functions on their social media pages aren't "overly revealing." EUCOM spokesman Navy Capt. Greg Hicks would not say what prompted the new directive for the roughly 70,000 U.S. personnel serving in Europe. The order, issued Nov. 10, comes after high-profile attacks on soldiers of American allies Britain and Canada in th…
DefenseNews: Defense firms closely watching tariffs, but split on potential sting
DefenseNews : Major defense contractors appear to be split on the potential impact of the Trump administration’s tariffs, with one major firm bracing for hundreds of millions in potential lost profits, while others predict minimal effects. In an April 22 earnings call with investors, executives from RTX Corp. — formerly known as Raytheon — predicted $850 million in losses if tariffs stay in effect for the rest of 2025. Executives from Boeing and Lockheed Martin, on the other hand, expressed more confidence that they will be able to blunt the w…
Japan Navy chief’s message for new Indian govt.
The new government that will take charge in New Delhi next month has been given a clear message from Japan’s top-most naval official: Tokyo hopes the Indian political establishment – which under two terms of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) has generally been cautious on boosting military ties with Japan keeping China’s concerns in mind– will do “much more” to build closer relations. Admiral Katsutoshi Kawano, Chief of Staff of Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF), said his country has been “wanting very much” to re-join th…
How India can act as a global bridge !!
Earlier this year, United States (US) President Donald Trump used his prerogative as G-7 host to suggest inviting the leaders of India, Australia, and South Korea to the annual conclave. “I don’t feel that as a G-7 it properly represents what’s going on in the world. It’s a very outdated group of countries,” Trump said in May. While he later considered adding Brazil, Trump’s proposal was overshadowed by his suggestion that Russia be included, a move opposed by many of his advisers. Meanwhile, questions persist about whether this year’s G…
India takes possession of first Boeing C-17 Globemaster-III aircraft
The Indian Air Force today took possession of its first Boeing C-17 Globemaster-III heavy-lift transport aircraft, becoming the newest operator of the leading air lifter. The Indian Air Force today took possession of its first Boeing C-17 Globemaster-III heavy-lift transport aircraft, becoming the newest operator of the leading air lifter. “The C-17 will equip the Indian Air Force with amongst the world’s most advanced humanitarian and strategic capabilities,” said Air Vice Marshal SRK Nair, Assistant Chief of Air Staff Operations (Tran…
Ukraine gets more Patriot air defenses to counter Russian attacks
KYIV, Ukraine (AP): Ukraine has received more American-made Patriot air defense systems to help it counter Russia ’s daily barrages, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, as Russian drones killed a man and injured five of his family members, including two children, in the latest nighttime attack. Russia’s relentless pounding of urban areas behind the front line following its full-scale invasion of Ukraine nearly four years ago has killed thousands of civilians. It has also targeted the energy supply to deny civilians heat and running water in w…
Aussie Abrams Tanks Prepare for Combat in Ukraine: A Turning Point in Warfare
DefenseNews : In a pivotal moment for Ukraine's military efforts, Australian-donated Abrams tanks are poised to see action on the front lines. This development not only boosts Ukraine’s armored capabilities but also underscores the global commitment to support Ukraine against ongoing aggressions. Australian M1A1 Abrams tanks to bolster Ukraine’s military capabilities against Russian forces amid ongoing conflict in Eastern Europe. In a notable escalation in military support, Australia has donated a fleet of M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, whi…
Indo-US Naval exercise to begin Tuesday
The Malabar 2013 annual war drill of the Indian and US navies will commence Tuesday and will witness the two forces practising a series of maneuvers including search and seizures and anti-submarine warfare measures, an official release said. The Malabar 2013 annual war drill of the Indian and US navies will commence Tuesday and will witness the two forces practising a series of maneuvers including search and seizures and anti-submarine warfare measures, an official release said. The exercise, which will conclude Nov 13, will f…
US Warns Russia Over Military Flights Near American Shores
The United States has expressed renewed concern about Russian military flights near U.S. borders and has warned Moscow to abide by international law. In a terse statement Thursday, State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki acknowledged Russia's need for routine training activity. But she said the number of flights near North America had increased in recent months, and that the United States did not consider Russia's security environment as warranting such activity. The European Leadership Network, a London-based research institute,…
U.S. Air Force Reveals AI Outperformed Human Planners in Advanced Battle Management Experiment
DefenseNews: In a landmark experiment that could reshape how future wars are planned and fought, the U.S. Air Force announced that artificial intelligence (AI) tools outperformed human military planners in a major battle management experiment . The results of the test part of the Air Force’s ongoing push toward human-machine teaming and AI-enhanced command and control systems show that AI can not only generate planning solutions faster than experienced officers but can also produce higher-quality tactical options with fewer errors . The expe…
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