US Department Policy
Canada's defence industry is struggling to find ways to mitigate some aspects of the ITAR policy and the way it is administered. The CDIA has some recommendations which may help. [node:read-more:link]
Security
Terrorism NATO WMD's
A roundtable discussion on how NATO is addressing terrorism and WMD concerns. [node:read-more:link]
Learning to Walk Before We Run
FrontLine had the opportunity to chat with the Commandant about the Atlantic Littoral ISR Experiment (ALIX), the largest major undertaking in the ongoing CFEC program. [node:read-more:link]
Just how many wake-up calls do we really need?
It's unfortunate that the subject of military spending is almost always precipitated by a tragic incident within our armed forces or their inability to respond when needed. This latest tragedy should be a wake up call that we need to seriously examine how we equip our military to represent our nation to the world. [node:read-more:link]
Halifax Class Modernization
The Department of National Defence has a $3-billion plan to upgrade its frigates. Bu the mid-life refit and modernizations has been pushed back by funding shortfalls to the point where the oldest vessels of the class are not scheduled to begin their nine-month facelift until 2011. [node:read-more:link]
CABC Awards
This year's prestigious Canadian American Business Council Achievement Award goes to the ODEL - E-Z-EM team. [node:read-more:link]
KABUL & ISAF
Returning from his Kabul posting as Deputy Commander of ISAF, MGen Leslie remains convinced of the need for more soldiers and modernized equipment. In an exclusive FrontLine interview, he offers his insight of time spent in Kabul, and makes a surprising suggestion for increased efficiency. [node:read-more:link]
Asia-Pacific Diplomacy
The recent efforts of the Canadian Navy in the Global War against Terrorism in the Arabian Sea. [node:read-more:link]
The Future Is Now: Transforming Defence
The Defence R&D Canada Tiger Team Analysis of Transformation Implications tackled this challenge in its technical report, Transformation Concepts and Technologies. [node:read-more:link]
The Big Snafu
Given the troubled times we live in, with a war with Iraq raging, nuclear threats from North Korea, and terrorists behind every corner, it is imperative that there be open dialogue between the military and the media in Canada. [node:read-more:link]
New Approach to Maritime Security
The Government of Canada announces a National Security Policy (NSP) for Canada entitled Securing an Open Society: Canada’s National Security Policy. [node:read-more:link]
National Security Policy – Time to Get SERIOUS!
What happened to the National Security Policy (NSP) during the federal election campaign? [node:read-more:link]
U.S. intelligence appointment
National Counterterrorism Center Director Joseph Maguire, a retired U.S. Navy SEAL vice-admiral, has been named by President Donald Trump as acting Director of National Intelligence. The current DNI, Dan Coats, is stepping down Aug. 15, as is Principal Deputy Director Sue Gordon. [node:read-more:link]
NORAD overhaul pending?
Senior Canadian and U.S. military staff are reported to have agreed to an overhaul of the North America Aerospace Defence Command. Emerging threats, including North Korean ballistic missiles and rapidly advancing cruise missile technology evidently are among the reasons for the development. [node:read-more:link]
Intelligence Oversight
The war on terror has brought with it a new awareness of the business of intelligence. [node:read-more:link]
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