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Analysis
National defence is often an afterthought in Canadian elections. Not this time
Issues of sovereignty, national security and defence — often footnotes, or even ignored outright in federal election campaigns — are likely to dominate the political landscape over the next five weeks as Canadians march toward the April 28 vote.
Only 40% of air force inventory ready for action as Canada rethinks its F-35 contract
The uncertainty about the availability and age of the various fleets of military aircraft is expected to grow in light of the Liberal government's pledge to look at alternatives to the F-35 fighters and the possibility that the number of U.S.-made warplanes on order could be reduced.
Analysis
Why is the naval destroyer program wrapped in secrecy? The F-35 saga offers insights
As strange as it may sound, there are many political ghosts and an unhealthy dollop of institutional paranoia left over from the long-buried F-35 saga still lurking within the new destroyer program.
Canada reconsidering F-35 purchase amid tensions with Washington, says minister
Canada is looking at cancelling a major portion of its purchase of U.S.-built F-35 stealth fighters and plans on opening talks with rival aircraft makers, Defence Minister Bill Blair said.
Trump's threats leave Canadian Afghan war veterans feeling angry and betrayed
Canadian veterans of the Afghan war are speaking out and have taken to social media to express their sense of betrayal at U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to annex Canada and the bullying of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Feds sign $8B preliminary contract for new navy destroyers while Parliament sidelined
As the Liberal government appointed a flurry of senators and judges late Friday, it also committed taxpayers to spending $8 billion to start construction on three new naval destroyers. The eventual price tag for the trio of warships is expected to top $22.2 billion. The deal was signed while Parliament remains suspended.
Analysis
War games in Latvia: Once unimaginable scenarios become chilling rehearsals
Latvia's defense minister says there's room for an even bigger NATO presence in his country. The remarks come as Russia resupplies and rebuilds its military bases in the Baltic region and NATO struggles with the question of how to reinforce the tiny nation in a crisis.
Military planners map out restructuring the Canadian Army, says top soldier
Canadian military planners are laying the groundwork for a restructuring of the army in the face of demands for more troops and equipment both at home and overseas.
Canada looking to help develop sensors for 'Golden Dome' missile defence, U.S. general tells conference
Canada's participation in U.S. President Donald Trump's planned "Golden Dome" missile defence system for North America is limited to research involving the detection of incoming threats, the U.S. commander for NORAD told a defence conference on Wednesday.
Canada 'ready and able' to join Ukraine peacekeeping force, defence minister says
Canada is prepared to contribute troops to Britain and France’s “coalition of the willing” peacekeeping force should there be a ceasefire in Ukraine, Defence Minister Bill Blair said Wednesday.