Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) issued a statement: “On this 7th annual Military Family Day, we honour not only Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members, but their spouses, children, parents, siblings, and loved ones who stand steadfastly by their side. While a CAF member makes the ultimate sacrifice in service to Canada, so too do military … Read more
Members of the Royal Canadian Air Force and industry partner SkyAlyne welcomed the first two CT-102B Astra II (Grob G120 TP) Basic Flight Training aircraft at the Gatineau-Ottawa Executive Airport. The two planes are being ferried from Germany, where they were manufactured, to their home at 15 Wing Moose Jaw, Sask. The full release is … Read more
Warrant Officer George Hohl, a Canadian Armed Forces member deployed on Operation REASSURANCE in Latvia and who had been missing since September 2 was located deceased on September 5. The full release is available online. Contact mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca.
Chief of the Defence Staff General Jennie Carignan signed a Military Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tentara Nasional Indonesia (TNI), the Indonesian National Armed Forces. This new arrangement between the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the TNI strengthens the military partnership between both nations and will increase collaboration in areas of maritime security, … Read more
The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) accepted the sixth and final Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessel (AOPV), HMCS Robert Hampton Gray. This delivery marks the completion of a fleet of vessels that have already had an exemplary deployment history since the commissioning of the first ship in 2021. The AOPVs have demonstrated numerous operational capabilities, with multiple … Read more
Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) visited Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Winnipeg. McGuinty met with the Commander of 2 Canadian Air Division (CAD) to discuss the recently announced raise in pay and benefits for CAF members. He also visited with members of 402 and 435 Squadrons and toured the site of the future RCAF Aircrew … Read more
National Defence released an update on the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) operations to reinforce Canadian sovereignty in the Arctic. The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), Canadian Army (CA), Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) and Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM) are committing ships, aircraft and personnel, while operations will consist of exercises and activities in coordination with the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) and United States (U.S.) military. The full … Read more