DefenceTalkCanada on Sunday deployed two warships to the Baltic Sea and North Atlantic, joining a pair of frigates already in the region, to reinforce NATO’s eastern flank in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Her Majesty’s Canadian Ships (HMCS) Kingston and Summerside set sail for a four-month deployment as part of “deterrence measures in Central […]https://www.defencetalk.com/canada-sends-2-warships-to-baltic-sea-to-bolster-security-79032/

DefenceTalkCanada’s military has accused Chinese air force pilots of unprofessional and risky behavior during their recent encounters in international airspace. The Canadian aircraft involved were deployed in Japan as part of a multinational effort to enforce United Nations sanctions against North Korea, which has faced international penalties over its nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles program. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/canada-says-chinese-jets-put-pilots-at-risk-in-international-airspace-78870/

DefenceTalkCanada announced plans on Monday to buy 88 US-made F-35 stealth fighter jets to replace its aging fleet, with deliveries to start as early as 2025. The F-35 “has proven to be a mature, capable and interoperable aircraft and that is why we are moving to the finalization phase of this procurement,” Defense Minister Anita […]https://www.defencetalk.com/canada-to-buy-f-35-fighter-jets-from-lockheed-martin-78523/

DefenceTalkCanada will send an additional $50 million worth of military equipment to help Ukraine in the fight against Russia, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Wednesday in Berlin. He said he spoke with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky earlier in the day and “told him that Canada will soon be sending highly specialised equipment to them.” Canada […]https://www.defencetalk.com/canada-pledges-more-military-gear-for-ukraine-78350/

DefenceTalkCanada announced Sunday that it would ship non-lethal protective military equipment such as helmets to Ukraine’s army, but again ruled out sending troops in against Russian forces. Ukrainian troops need bulletproof vests, helmets, gas masks and night vision equipment, Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly said at a press conference. The contributions by Ottawa will […]https://www.defencetalk.com/canada-to-send-military-equipment-to-ukraine-78151/

DefenceTalkCanada has decided to “temporarily relocate” some of its military personnel stationed in Ukraine elsewhere in Europe due to growing fears of a Russian invasion of the country, its Ministry of Defence announced Sunday. The temporary repositioning of “elements” of its contingent assigned to the training of the Ukrainian army “does not mean the end […]https://www.defencetalk.com/canada-pulls-some-military-out-of-ukraine-77944/

DefenceTalkCanada is considering sending reinforcements to eastern Europe because of the security situation, Defence Minister Anita Anand said during a visit to Latvia on Thursday. “We are examining options to reinforce in Eastern Europe as a whole,” Anand said. The minister visited the Adazi base where Canada head up a NATO battle group. Canada has […]https://www.defencetalk.com/canada-mulling-reinforcements-to-eastern-europe-minister-77870/

DefenceTalkCanadian flight simulator maker CAE announced Monday a deal to buy the military training division of US defense group L3Harris Technologies for about US $1 billion. The purchase includes Link, Doss Aviation and AMI, which provide military training in the United States, flight training to the US air force, and hardware for simulators, respectively. Quebec-based […]

DefenceTalkDefenceTalkSupported by Sweden, Saab has submitted its proposal for the Future Fighter Capability Project (FFCP) to Canada. The proposal comprises 88 Gripen E fighter aircraft, with a comprehensive support and training package and an industrial and technological benefits programme. This is the formal response to the Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by Public Services and […]https://www.defencetalk.com/saab-offers-gripen-fighter-jets-to-canada-76126/

DefenceTalkA member of an elite Canadian air force aerobatics team died and another was injured when their plane crashed Sunday in Canada’s west during a performance to honor public efforts against the coronavirus, the military said. According to local media, the aircraft — part of the team known as the Snowbirds — crashed into the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/member-of-canada-air-force-aerobatics-team-dies-in-plane-crash-75552/