Reduced post Cold War threat, budget reductions, and regional conflicts are driving factors behind the restructuring of the Bundeswehr (Military) from a large Mechanized force, structured to repel armoured attacks by Warsaw Pact forces, to lighter, rapidly deployable units suited for UN missions and Peace Support Ops. [node:read-more:link]
With development costs for modern fighters rising, commonality and outsourcing to multiple allies has become the norm. [node:read-more:link]
A roundtable discussion on how NATO is addressing terrorism and WMD concerns. [node:read-more:link]
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]
We require the preparation of a realistic defence policy and program that will both demonstrate our intention to protect our sovereignty, our people and our resources and our intention to fulfill our role as a meaningful action on the international scene. [node:read-more:link]
As the exclusive flight test agency of the Canadian Forces, the AETE conducts a wide variety of flight and ground testing involving every aircraft and helicopter type in the Canadian inventory. [node:read-more:link]
Effectiveness, Cost & Crime Prevention. [node:read-more:link]
The Legal & Ethical Debate Rages On [node:read-more:link]
Take a look back. [node:read-more:link]
FrontLine has compiled a tightly edited summation of excerpts from the Minister's speech at the Toronto conference. [node:read-more:link]
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]
Book Review [node:read-more:link]
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]
Are We Ready for 4th generation Warfare? [node:read-more:link]
To safeguard international peace and security, the multilateral system will have to find an effective response. Whatever their difference, the United States and Europe should maintain a united front in the face of tomorrow's challenges. [node:read-more:link]
