Canadian Armed Forces

Canadian Military Ramps Up Counter-UAS Defenses Amid Drone Threats

Canada has begun fielding counter-unmanned aerial system capabilities at key military infrastructure as Ottawa responds to growing concerns over surveillance, sabotage, and potential attacks involving drones.

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Canadian Armed Forces Records Highest Intake in Over 30 Years

The Canadian Armed Forces has recorded its highest intake in over three decades, enrolling 7,310 personnel in the last fiscal year.

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Canada, SIG Sauer Hit With Lawsuit Over Military Pistol Accident

A Canadian military security officer has filed a lawsuit against the federal government and American gunmaker SIG Sauer after an injury from an alleged unintentional discharge from a service pistol.

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Canada’s Future MQ-9 Drone Fleet to Launch With Limited Capability

Canada’s first MQ-9 unmanned aerial systems are set to enter service in 2028 but will initially operate with limited functions.

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Canada to Replace Aging C7, C8 Rifles With 65,000+ New Firearms

Ottawa has contracted Colt Canada to supply 65,402 assault rifles under the Canadian Modular Assault Rifle program, replacing the Canadian Armed Forces’ C7 and C8 systems after more than 35 years in service.

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Calian, ADGA to Provide Training Support for Canadian Army

Satellite communications company Calian Group has partnered with technical solutions firm ADGA Group Consultants to support next-generation land training and simulation for the Canadian Army.

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Canadian Lawmakers Play Tiny Role in Keeping Military in Check, Study Says

The Canadian Parliament has some of the weakest civilian oversight of its military among major democracies, according to a new study assessing how lawmakers monitor armed forces.

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Canada Creates ‘Defence Investment Agency’ to Streamline Military Procurement

Canada has launched the Defence Investment Agency to centralize review and approval procedures, accelerating defense acquisitions.

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BAE Subsidiary to Deliver Virtual Wargaming Simulator for Canadian Army

BAE Systems segment Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) has received an enterprise licensing contract to provide its flagship Digital Virtual Trainer for the Canadian Army.

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Canada Narrows Next-Gen Submarine Competition to Thyssenkrupp, Hanwha

Canada has named Germany’s Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean as finalists to supply up to 12 new diesel-electric submarines for the Royal Canadian Navy.

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