“I wanted to be a fighter pilot when I graduated and got my wings.” During his distinguished career in the Royal Canadian Air Force, Major (Ret’d) Bob Wade served through the height of the Cold War, from pilot instructor to Snowbird, CF-104 Starfighter, and CF-18 Hornet pilot. He inspired Canadians in the skies as a…
Voters in Germany are gearing up to cast their ballots in an election that has raised concerns about the nation’s stability. Polls indicate that the far-right AfD party is poised to secure second place, a result that could have significant implications for Europe and beyond. Read more: https://news.sky.com/topic/germany-5934 #skynews #germany SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel…
Student protests across the country underline Prabowo’s ‘blunder and mediocre cabinet’ but are unlikely to ‘rock’ national politics, analysts note. Source
Retired US Air Force Col. Cedric Leighton weighs in after the US and UK launched strikes against multiple Houthi targets in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, a US official and a UK official told CNN. #CNN #News Source
Join us for #60seconds with Major Chris Vernon, Commanding Officer, National Command & Support Element, as he tells us about the CAF’s role at RIMPAC, working with a number of our allies and his favourite Hawaiian food while out on exercise. #RIMPAC #CapableAdaptivePartners #MyCAF
Join us for #60secondswith Major André P. Jean, as he tells us about the Defence Team Pride Advisory Organization’s mandate to address, prevent and combat systemic discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and sexual or gender diversity. #2SLGBTQI #LGBTHistoryMonth
MANILA: Thousands of people sought shelter, ports were shut down and landslides blocked mountain roads in the Philippines on Monday (Nov 11), as the disaster-weary nation was struck by a fourth cyclone in less than a month. Typhoon Toraji hit near Dilasag town, about 220km northeast of the capital, M Source
Airbus Helicopters has secured a major contract with SkyAlyne, a Canadian joint venture involving defense leaders CAE and KF Aerospace, to provide 19 Airbus H135 helicopters to the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). These next-generation helicopters will be used as part of Canada’s Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program, marking the first inclusion of Airbus helicopters…
Colombia is taking a decisive step toward modernizing its air fleet by committing to the purchase of JAS Gripen fighter jets from Saab, a leading Swedish defense company. According to reports from Ekot, the Swedish public radio news service, this purchase agreement, though not yet officially confirmed, is on the verge of finalization. This acquisition,…
On October 30, 2024, the Swedish defense technology group MilDef announced a major contract with BAE Systems Hägglunds to supply rugged IT equipment for operator stations in CV90 combat vehicles. Initially valued at €17 million, this contract could reach €24 million with options, marking MilDef’s largest deal of the year. This strategic agreement highlights the…
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