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Canadian Forces Transformation: New Operational Command and Control Structure

Canadian Forces Transformation: New Operational Command and Control Structure

Over the past decade, the Government has made a strategic investment in the Canadian Forces (CF) through balanced investments across the four defence pillars upon which CF capabilities are built – readiness, personnel, equipment and infrastructure. It has helped to develop a flexible, agile and resilient force that is both highly regarded by our allies [...]

Canadian Navy Transformation: Adjusting To Deliver A Revitalized Navy

Canadian Navy Transformation: Adjusting To Deliver A Revitalized Navy

The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) has undertaken a series of actions to transform and streamline the navy’s organizational structures and processes. The intended goal of these initiatives, which support the overall Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces (DND/CF) Transformation efforts, is to ensure the RCN is structured to operate efficiently and effectively, today and [...]

New Generation of CC-130J Hercules to the Canadian Forces

New Generation of CC-130J Hercules to the Canadian Forces

TRENTON, Ont: The first of 17 new CC-130J Hercules tactical airlift aircraft landed at 8 Wing Trenton (Ontario) today, contributing to the modernization and strengthening of the Canadian Forces. The Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Peter MacKay, and the Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada, the Honourable Rona Ambrose, were present to [...]

Canada Details C-130J Procurement, Plans

Canada Details C-130J Procurement, Plans

In June 2006, the Government announced its plan to acquire 17 new tactical lift aircraft to revitalize the Canadian Forces’ current tactical airlift capabilities. The Canadian Forces will welcome its first CC-130J Hercules tactical aircraft into service in June 2010, six months ahead of the original scheduled delivery. The lifeline of deployed forces, tactical airlift [...]

Canada Buys Chinook Helicopters for the Defense Forces

Canada Buys Chinook Helicopters for the Defense Forces

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia: The Minister of National Defence and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway, the Honourable Peter MacKay, and the Minister of Industry, the Honourable Tony Clement today announced that a contract valued at approximately $1.2 billion has been awarded to the Boeing Company for the purchase of 15 Chinook helicopters for the Canadian Forces. [...]

 
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