DefenceTalkThe cost of Canada’s six-month bombing mission against the Islamic State group in Iraq was estimated at more than $100 million, according to officials Tuesday. The independent parliamentary budget office put the tally at Can$128.8 million (US$103.8 million) to Can$166.40 million (US$134.1 million). The budget office’s report comes after Defense Minister Jason Kenney said the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/canada-cost-of-fighting-is-group-tops-100-mln-63153/

DefenceTalkMore firepower, improved accuracy and smart integrated accessories that connect to command and control networks are the headline features of the new integrated assault rifle concept that Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) and Colt Canada have developed for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). The prototype, in development since 2009 through the Soldier Integrated Precision […]https://www.defencetalk.com/the-smart-gun-evolves-canada-develops-new-assault-rifle-concept-62914/

DefenceTalkCanada’s opposition leader accused Prime Minister Stephen Harper on Tuesday of having lied when he promised no ground combat alongside airstrikes against the Islamic State group in Iraq. The accusation comes after Canadian special forces exchanged gunfire with Islamic State fighters in the Mideast country in recent days, in the first confirmed ground battle between […]https://www.defencetalk.com/canadas-harper-lied-about-ground-combat-in-iraq-opposition-62050/

DefenceTalkHer Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Toronto will work with vessels from several partner nations in the Black Sea as part of Operation REASSURANCE from September 6-27. In the wake of Russia’s aggression in Central and Eastern Europe, these training exercises and maritime situational awareness operations will enhance maritime security in the Black Sea. QUICK FACTS […]https://www.defencetalk.com/canada-sends-frigate-to-black-sea-60534/

DefenceTalkToday, the Government of Canada announced that it has completed all required amendments to both the acquisition and long-term in-service support contracts with Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation for the acquisition and maintenance of 28 CH-148 Cyclone helicopters for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). These contract amendments are further to the Principles of Agreement announced in […]https://www.defencetalk.com/canada-sikorsky-agree-new-deal-on-ch-148-helicopter-deliveries-59951/

DefenceTalkCanada is revisiting a decade-old decision not to join the US ballistic missile defense program, a top official in Ottawa said on Thursday. James Bezan, parliamentary secretary to the minister of national defense, told a defense summit in Ottawa that the issue has come up again before both Senate and House of Commons committees. “The […]https://www.defencetalk.com/canada-revisiting-ballistic-missile-defense-official-59536/

DefenceTalkToday, the Hon. Rob Nicholson, Minister of National Defence, announced six CF-18 fighter aircraft will leave tomorrow morning for Romania as part of the Government of Canada’s contributions to NATO measures to reassure Allies in Central and Eastern Europe. The announcement was made today during Question Period. These fighter aircraft, along with support personnel, will […]https://www.defencetalk.com/canada-deploys-six-cf-18s-to-romania-59431/

DefenceTalkCanada is deploying six CF-18 fighter jets to Eastern Europe as part of NATO’s response to the worsening crisis in Ukraine, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced Thursday. Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Ukraine was on the brink of civil war, stoking fears of outright Russian intervention. NATO has increased air sorties and additional navy ships […]https://www.defencetalk.com/canada-sends-fighter-jets-to-eastern-europe-59366/

DefenceTalkBell Helicopter announced it has signed a purchase agreement with the Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) for eight Bell 412EP helicopters. The aircraft will be delivered to the Philippine Department of National Defense (DND) fully configured and equipped with advanced features to meet the DND’s modernization requirements. “We are honored that the Philippine Department of National […]https://www.defencetalk.com/canada-to-finance-sale-of-8-bell-412eps-to-philippines-59222/

DefenceTalkThe Canadian subsidiary of US arms maker General Dynamics has won a $10 billion order for armored vehicles for Saudi Arabia, Canada’s Trade Minister Ed Fast announced Friday. The deal comes as Saudi Arabia is accumulating weapons at a rapid pace and amid growing tensions in the Middle East, and drew criticism from the Canadian […]https://www.defencetalk.com/general-dynamics-gets-10-billion-saudi-arms-order-58794/