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L'un d'entre vous aurai t'il la photo du Leo 2A6M canadien détruit en afghanistan par un IED?merci.

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Des inspecteurs canadiens effectuent des vols de surveillance en Russie
Ajouté par Nicolas Laffont on 24 septembre 2012
Des inspecteurs militaires canadiens vont survoler la Russie dans le cadre du Traité Ciel ouvert du 24 au 29 septembre, a annoncé lundi le ministère russe de la Défense.

Dans un communiqué, le ministère précise que « des spécialistes canadiens effectueront un vol d’inspection en Russie du 24 au 29 septembre dans le cadre du Traité Ciel ouvert. Leur avion C-130 décollera de l’aérodrome de Koubinka, à 65km à l’est de Moscou pour parcourir une distance de 5 500 kilomètres maximum ».

Le C-130 Hercules, est doté d’un matériel photographique certifié par des spécialistes internationaux, et notamment des experts russes, qui se trouveront aussi à bord de l’appareil. Ils veilleront au respect par les inspecteurs canadiens des obligations prévues par le Traité Ciel ouvert et qui comprend notamment comme restrictions de n’avoir comme résolution des images 30 centimètres pour les capteurs photographiques et vidéo, 50 centimètres pour les capteurs infrarouge et 3 mètres pour les capteurs à imagerie radar.

Un groupe d’inspecteurs canadiens avait déjà effectué un vol d’observation en août 2011, tandis qu’un groupe d’observateurs russes est venu survoler le Canada en juin dernier à bord d’un Tupolev TU-154M.

La section II du traité précise ainsi que:

« Le Canada a le droit de conduire deux vols d’observation au-dessus du territoire du groupe d’États Parties de la République du Bélarus et de la Fédération de Russie, un vol d’observation au-dessus du territoire de la République fédérative tchèque et slovaque, un vol d’observation au-dessus du territoire de la République de Pologne et un vol d’observation, partagé avec les États-Unis d’Amérique, au-dessus du territoire de l’Ukraine. »

Signé le 24 mars 1992 à Helsinki, le Traité Ciel ouvert, dont le Canada est co-dépositaire avec la Hongrie, est appliqué depuis le 1er janvier 2002. Le document vise à accroître la transparence et la confiance entre les États signataires dans le domaine des activités militaires et du contrôle des armements. Il instaure un régime de libre survol des territoires des différents États parties au Traité.

À l’heure actuelle, le document a été signé par 34 états. La Russie l’ayant ratifié en mai 2001.
http://www.45enord.ca/2012/09/des-inspecteurs-canadiens-effectuent-des-vols-de-surveillance-en-russie/

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Fabricants canadiens de drones, à vos marques, prêts, volez!

Lors de la deuxième édition du Sommet aérospatial Chaîne mondiale d’approvisionnement, le colonel Alain Pelletier, directeur des besoins en ressources aériennes au ministère canadien de la Défense, a présenté le vendredi 28 septembre « Les perspectives de l’aviation royale canadienne ». C’est à cette occasion qu’il a annoncé pour bientôt une journée de l’industrie sur les drones.

Le Sommet, organisé parle forum stratégique de concertation qu’est Aéro Montréal, réunit des acteurs de l’industrie aérospatiale canadienne et américaine, telles la montréalaise CAE ou l’américaine Lockheed Martin et se déroule au Centre des congrès de Montréal les 27 et 28 septembre.

La « Direction – Besoins en ressources aériennes » du ministère canadien de la Défense, quant à elle, est responsable de l’élaboration et du développement de projets de la Force aérienne par l’entremise du Système de gestion de la Défense, ainsi que de la prestation de conseils à la direction supérieure de la Force aérienne au sujet des projets d’immobilisations de la Force aérienne.

En plus de la multitude programmes sous sa responsabilité, le colonel Pelletier a donc fait le point sur le programme JUSTAS, de l’anglais Joint Uninhabited Surveillance and Target Acquisition System, le programme d’acquisition de drones MALE (Medium Altitude Long Endurance), destinés à voler à une altitude moyenne et à remplir des missions de surveillance, de reconnaissance ou de déploiement d’armes.

Le Canada, de souligner le colonel à 45enord.ca, possède déjà des drones, mais il s’agit maintenant de voir ce que l’industrie canadienne serait en mesure d’offrir aux Forces canadiennes en cette matière. À cet effet, une journée de l’industrie devrait donc avoir lieu avant la fin de l’année pour voir quelles sont les sociétés canadiennes intéressées par ce marché et ce qu’elles peuvent offrir.

http://www.45enord.ca/2012/09/fabricants-canadiens-de-drones-a-vos-marques-prets-volez/

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L’armée canadienne doit s’attendre à une période de vaches maigres
7 octobre 2012 – 10:32

Rares sont les pays occidentaux qui ne baissent pas leurs dépenses militaires en ce moment. Et le Canada n’y échappent par puisque ses forces armées devront se serrer la ceinture, après, il est vrai, une période faste, avec une hausse continue de son budget depuis l’arrivée au pouvoir, des conservateurs emmenés par Stephen Harper.

D’après le porte-parole du ministre canadien de la Défense, cet effort a été même conséquent puisqu’il s’est traduit par une augmentation de 1 milliard de dollar par an depuis 2006 pour atteindre 21 milliards.. Il faut dire que les forces canadiennes partaient de loin, leurs ressources ayant été considérablement réduites après la fin de la guerre froide, au point que certains parlent d’une “décennie de la noirceur”.

Seulement, les contraintes économiques étant ce qu’elles sont, Ottawa doit réduire ses dépenses publiques. Et les forces canadiennes ne seront pas exemptes de tout effort pour participer à la réduction des déficits.

Selon une étude du Centre d’études de sécurité et de défense de l’Université de Carleton, les coupes budgétaires concernant le ministère canadien de la Défense pourraient être beaucoup plus importantes qu’annoncées.

“Avec le retour de l’économie au sommet de la liste de priorités du gouvernement, les Forces canadiennes devront s’ajuster à un nouveau climat fiscal qui entraînera une diminution de 11 % de son budget au cours des trois prochaines années” estiment, en effet, les auteurs du document.

En clair, les dépenses militaires canadiennes passeraient de 21 à 18,5 milliards de dollars canadiens d’ici l’exercice 2014-2015.

“Au même moment, la capacité de l’armée à effectuer des ajustements budgétaires se trouve considérablement limitée par la décision de conserver ses moyens en première ligne. Résultat, c’est le budget d’exploitation et d’entretien qui écopera” prévoit l’étude du Centre d’études de sécurité et de défense, qui craint également que ces coupes aient un impact sur la préparation et l’entraînement des forces canadiennes et, in fine, sur leurs capacités à intervenir en cas de crise majeure.

“A la suite de la mission de combat en Afghanistan, et de concert avec tous les autres ministères, le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces Canadiennes doivent s’assurer que chaque dollar versé par les contribuables est bien employé et cela, en retour, rend les Forces Canadiennes plus efficientes et, ultimement, plus efficaces” a-t-on avancé du côté du ministère de la Défense.

Pour faire des économies, les forces canadiennes ont rationnalisé leurs structures, avec avec la mise en place d’un commandement unique pour gérer à la fois les opérations nationales, internationales ainsi que les missions de soutien de la paix, laquelle est devenue effective le 5 octobre.

Mais, même si cette nouvelle structure accomplira, avec 450 hommes, les mêmes missions auparavant assurées par 580 personnels répartis dans trois commandements distincts, l’ampleur des économies attendues par cette réforme est difficile à évaluer, de l’aveu même de son commandant, le lieutenant-général Beare.

http://www.opex360.com/

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Canada’s commandos test the small submarine market







International Submarine Engineering Ltd. of British Columbia has developed the ODYSSEY, a submarine that is used to transport tourists. Canadian special forces have examined such submarines in their quest to find new equipment for its missions.



Canada’s commandos have been window-shopping for small submarines as they continue to look for new equipment for their counter-terrorism and special forces missions.

Equipment specialists from the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command in Ottawa surveyed Vancouver-area specialty diving firms in their quest to look at who in the country could build a “dry submersible,” according to a May 2011 briefing note prepared for Brig.-Gen. Denis Thompson. Thompson is the commander of the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command or CANSOFCOM.

“The (commander) expressed interest in a dry submersible built in Vancouver BC that could carry up to (censored),” the briefing note obtained by the Citizen through the access to information law stated.

A dry submersible protects occupants from the marine environment and would allow commandos to spend longer periods submerged in cold water. Such a system could range from a small submarine to a hard metal deep diving suit.

The CANSOFCOM equipment specialists found that a number of companies in the Vancouver area, all founded by retired navy divers, had developed state-of-the-art technology in both manned and unmanned diving systems.

Some of the firms offered deepsea exploration vehicles, either for individuals or a two-man crew, while others marketed small submarines built by firms from other countries. One such submarine was about eight-metres long and could dive down to more than 160 metres.

The equipment specialists determined that one Canadian company was capable of designing and building a small customized submarine. But one such vessel could end up costing up to $5 million.

CANSOFCOM spokeswoman Lianne Wallace noted that the command does not have any project underway to purchase such equipment.

“We continue to monitor the dry submersible industry, however we have no intent to procure a dry submersible,” she stated in an email.

Wallace said the briefing note was prepared in order to update the commander of CANSOFCOM on the current capability of Canadian industry to produce a dry submersible vehicle.

“Since advanced technology plays a critical role in the success of special operations forces, CANSOFCOM force development staff regularly monitor available and emerging technologies to ensure that CANSOFCOM personnel have the best possible equipment,” she added.

CANSOFCOM currently possesses a “wet” submersible capability. That is an underwater craft that scuba divers can ride.

For security reasons, CANSOFCOM will not disclose further details on that submersible capability.

www.janes.com

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Nouvelle installation pour abriter les véhicules blindés légers à la Base des forces canadiennes Petawawa
BG–12.054 - le 8 octobre 2012

La construction d’une nouvelle infrastructure de défense est conforme à la Stratégie de défense Le Canada d’abord, qui présente une carte détaillée pour la modernisation des Forces canadiennes. La nouvelle infrastructure est conçue pour soutenir une force militaire moderne de premier ordre, capable de relever les défis du XXIe siècle.

Installation destinée aux véhicules blindés légers III
Cette nouvelle installation de 9 840 m2 abritera les véhicules blindés légers (VBL) III cantonnés à la Base des Forces canadiennes (BFC) Petawawa. La nouvelle infrastructure, qui servira de zone de travail des équipes pour appuyer l’instruction quotidienne et la maintenance pour les conducteurs, est divisée en trois modules afin de loger diverses unités. Chaque module peut loger jusqu’à 32 véhicules. L’installation a été conçue selon la caractéristique argent du système Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) afin d’inclure la collecte des eaux de pluie, un système de capteur mural, la gestion des eaux d’orage, l’aménagement paysager pour éliminer l’irrigation, des luminaires à faible débit, l’éclairage et des contrôles de température.

En octobre 2010, le gouvernement du Canada a octroyé un marché de 15,1 millions de dollars à Frecon Construction Limited de Pembroke (Ontario) en prévision de la construction de cette nouvelle installation. Cette installation est requise, puisque les VBL III récemment mis à niveau doivent être entreposés à long terme à l’intérieur. En outre, l’entretien permanent et la formation doivent se dérouler à l’intérieur.

Valeur globale du projet : Environ 21,8 millions de dollars.
http://www.forces.gc.ca/site/news-nouvelles/news-nouvelles-fra.asp?id=4442

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Rheinmetall to develop portable power source for Canadian Forces
17 October 2012
The Canadian Government has awarded a contract to Rheinmetall Canada for development of a portable power source for use by the country's deployed troops.

The competitively procured contract has a maximum value of $1.6m spread over the next 18 months, and also includes additional options that can be exercised for further developmental work.
Under the contract, Rheinmetall will conduct research and manufacture a low-weight, energy-efficient power source prototype, which can be worn by the deployed troops to easily plug their equipment while on-the-move.

Canadian National defence minister Peter MacKay said the government was continuously providing troops with specific tools required for conducting operations in dangerous and challenging environments.

"Undertaking research into this kind of technology supports the ability of our soldiers to carry out their missions more effectively and provides Canadian industry with an opportunity to work with government," MacKay added.

Canadian public works and government services minister Rona Ambrose said: "With this contract, our government is using Canadian expertise to provide our men and women in uniform with innovative and advanced equipment required for their work in the field."

Work under the contract is scheduled to be carried out jointly with the Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) using domestically developed products and services.

Around 15 batteries, each weighing an estimated 5kg, are currently carried by Canadian Forces to operate portable systems, leading to increased soldier fatigue in the battlefield.

http://www.army-technology.com/news/newsrheinmetall-develop-portable-power-source-canadian-forces

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VICTORIA, British Columbia — A multibillion-dollar project to buy new search-and-rescue aircraft for the Canadian military — once seen as a likely win for Alenia Aermacchi’s C-27J Spartan — has turned into a full-fledged competition, attracting aircraft manufacturers from around the world.

The Canadian Forces has reversed its previous decision to operate only one type of aircraft for the new search-and-rescue fleet, opening up the 3 billion Canadian dollar ($3.06 billion) competition to new aircraft built in Canada, but also potentially to planes ranging from Lockheed Martin’s C-130J to Embraer’s KC-390.

Officials from Canada’s Viking Air, as well as Embraer, Lockheed, Boeing, Alenia Aermacchi and Airbus Military, attended an Oct. 17 meeting in Gatineau, Quebec, to hear an update from the government on the Fixed-Wing Search and Rescue (FWSAR) aircraft project.

http://www.defensenews.com/article/20121020/DEFREG02/310200001/Canada-8217-s-3B-SAR-Contest-Wide-Open?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|FRONTPAGE|s

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RCAF Distances Itself from Commander’s F-35 Comments (excerpt)


(Source: The Canadian Press; published Oct 22, 2012)



A statement from National Defence says the head of the air force misspoke when saying the Harper government had yet to direct the air force to look at aircraft other than the contentious F-35 stealth fighter.

The newly appointed commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force said in an interview last week with The Canadian Press that he’s assigned a staff officer to work with a public works agency overseeing the CF-18 replacement program, but a thorough examination of other possible aircraft would require a more detailed study by military planners.

And the order has not yet been given.

“So, I’m waiting to see exactly what is going to be required and we’re going to be supporting whatever kind of information they’d like to have,” said Lt.-Gen. Yvan Blondin.

The promise to look at “other options” was paramount to the government’s response to auditor general Michael Ferguson, who last spring accused National Defence and Public Works of publicly low-balling the cost of the multibillion-dollar program and not following proper procedures.

But in a statement released late Monday, the air force said “work continues on the evaluation of options” mandated by the government and that “information shared with a reporter was incorrect.”

It insisted work is progressing, without addressing the central question of whether other contenders such as the Super Hornet or the Eurofighter were up for consideration.

“The options analysis is a full evaluation of choices, not simply a refresh of the work that was done before,” said the statement. “This detailed evaluation will provide the best available information about the range of choices that could do the job required.”

Yet, when Blondin was asked twice during the interview whether other aircraft had been considered, he replied: “No.”

http://www.defense-aerospace.com/article-view/release/139567/ottawa-still-stalling-on-f_35-alternatives.html

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October 19, 2012 Wainwright, Alberta General Walter Natynczyk, (retired) Chief of the Defence Staff drives a Leopard 2A6M tank with the Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadian) Regiment during his visit to Exercise Maple Resolve in Wainwright, Alberta on October 19, 2012.

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Canada launches review into F/A-18 fighter replacement

Canada has initiated an independent assessment into the acquisition process used to replace its air force fleet of Boeing F/A-18 combat aircraft, which has so far favoured the purchase of Lockheed Martin's F-35A Joint Strike Fighter.

The Public Works and Government Services Canada body on 26 October issued a request for proposals "to obtain the services of a firm to conduct an independent review of the steps taken up to June 2012 in the acquisition process for the replacement of the CF-18".

A company should be contracted in December 2012 to review factors under a seven-point action plan, the announcement says. These include to "determine whether the shortcomings the Auditor General identified in the acquisition process have been addressed; confirm whether the steps taken in the acquisition process for the period up to June 2012 were in accordance with government policies, procedures and regulations; and provide lessons learned and propose recommendations for changes, if any, to current practices and policies for acquisitions of a similar nature".

Canada's National Fighter Procurement Secretariat will oversee the review process, with a government decision on whether to acquire the conventional take-off and landing F-35 to be partially influenced by its findings. Separately, the Treasury Board Secretariat of Canada has already contracted KPMG to independently review the cost of involvement in the F-35 programme.

The Canadian government has previously identified a need to buy around 65 Joint Strike Fighters.

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Canada: Rheinmetall obtient un contrat de €160 millions pour la production et le soutien de véhicules blindés tactiques TAPV.

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31-Oct-2012
Rheinmetall wins €160 Million Contract: Production of Armoured Patrol Vehicles for the Canadian Armed Forces

Rheinmetall AG (XETRA: RHM) and Textron Systems Canada Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced that they have signed a €160 million ($205 million CAD) contract for work on the Canadian Forces Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle (TAPV) project, performed by Rheinmetall Canada Inc., Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec.

Rheinmetall Canada will earn €120 million ($152 million CAD) during the TAPV program’s production phase – performing critical engineering and production work at its facility in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec. The contract includes €40 million ($53 million CAD) Rheinmetall Canada will earn developing Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) products and as the primary in-service support hub for the vehicle fleet during its service life. It also fulfills a portion of Textron’s participation in Canada’s Industrial and Regional Benefits (IRB) Policy arising from the government’s purchase of 500 Textron



During the production phase of the TAPV fleet, Rheinmetall will perform the critical final assembly and test of the vehicles. Rheinmetall will also integrate essential sub-systems such as the Remotely Controlled Weapon Station, the Vehicle Navigation System and the Driver Vision Enhancement System. The production phase of the acquisition contract is expected to span from July 2014 to March 2016.

Once fielded, Rheinmetall will provide In-Service Support (ISS) for the entire TAPV fleet, also at its facility in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec.

ISS will start with Initial Operational Capability when the first 47 vehicles are delivered, planned for 2014, and is expected to end in 2021, five years after the last vehicle is delivered.

“This partnership with Textron Systems is of strategic importance to Rheinmetall Canada,” said Rheinmetall Canada’s President and CEO, Dr. Andreas Knackstedt.

“We are extremely pleased to work with Textron Systems delivering state of the art equipment to the Army, and value for taxpayers’ money, while creating highly skilled jobs in Canada.”

In June 2012, the Textron TAPV Team, led by Textron Systems Canada, was selected to manufacture 500 Canadian Forces Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicles (TAPV) with options for up to 100 more. The TAPV contract has a value of $603.4 million CAD, with an additional five-year in-service support contract of $105.4 million CAD.

Ottawa-based Textron Systems Canada, as prime contractor, will provide overall TAPV program and configuration management, act as design authority for change management, coordinate vehicle integration activities by Canadian subcontractors, and manage the In-Service Support contract. Textron Systems Canada will also be implementing a pan-Canadian Industrial and Regional Benefits program designed to bring new expertise and opportunities to Canadian companies.

“Rheinmetall Canada is a key TAPV teammate and will remain so as we deliver the TAPV and related economic benefits to Canada,” said Neil Rutter, General Manager of Textron Systems Canada. “In the coming months, we will be signing many more agreements with other best-in-class Canadian suppliers who will help us deliver a fleet of Textron TAPVs that will provide Canadian soldiers with unmatched performance and protection for decades.”

The Canadian Textron TAPV team also includes Kongsberg Protech Systems Canada (London, ON) and EODC – Engineering Office Deisenroth Canada (Ottawa, ON). As the program is ramped up, many other Canadian companies are expected to figure prominently in the Textron TAPV supply chain.

The Textron TAPV is the most reliable and technologically advanced vehicle of its kind. It draws on the company’s more than 45 years of experience in the design and production of armoured vehicles. The Textron TAPV will provide the Canadian Forces with the optimal balance of survivability, mobility and versatility, while delivering outstanding performance in the world’s most challenging environments. Extensively tested to confirm ballistic, blast, mobility and reliability levels, the Textron TAPV has been engineered to meet and exceed Canada’s requirements.

Textron currently employs more than 2,200 Canadians at its Textron Systems, Bell Helicopter and Kautex facilities in Canada. Textron companies have procured approximately $450 million CAD in materials over the past year from Canadian supplier companies.

http://www.rheinmetall-defence.com/en/rheinmetall_defence/public_relations/news/latest_news/details_2242.php

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Canada invests in sonar technology for the Royal Canadian Navy


NR12.223 - November 2, 2012

HALIFAX– The Honourable Bernard Valcourt, Associate Minister of National Defence and Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) (La Francophonie) and Member of Parliament for Madawaska-Restigouche, announced today that the Government of Canada is investing in important sonar technology for the Royal Canadian Navy’s Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels.

“The Route Survey System is a valuable tool for our Navy crews in their coastal surveillance and patrols, giving them information that helps them to protect the sovereignty and security of our Canadian coasts, harbours, and shipping lanes,” said Minister Valcourt. “Through this investment for our sailors, we are also investing in important Canadian technology and the creation of high-quality jobs in the technology sector.”

MacDonald Dettwiler & Associates Ltd. is awarded this $13.4 million contract over the next two years for the repair and upgrade of four deployable sensor systems. During that time, they will repair, upgrade or replace the various elements of the Route Survey System that it originally delivered for the Royal Canadian Navy’s Kingston-class Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels in 1999.

The main element of the Route Survey System is a towed sensor, which is deployed from a ship to provide a sonar image map of the sea floor. The system also enables crews to maintain a database of such maps. This data is then used, in conjunction with other sensor systems, to detect and identify any suspect objects on the sea floor. The Route Survey System mapping is then used by Royal Canadian Navy diving teams undertaking harbour inspections, ordnance disposal and sea mine clearance.

This contract will result in skilled work in both Halifax, Nova Scotia and Richmond, British Columbia. All new and sustained full-time positions resulting from this contract are expected to be retained following the two-year work period of the contract.

www.forces.gc.ca

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F-35 and the Future of Canadian Security


(Source: Canadian Defence & Foreign Affairs Institute; issued Nov. 15, 2012)



Canada's participation in the Joint Strike Fighter project has been fraught with much controversy and a lack of clarity. A new research paper from Richard Shimooka aims to assess how the F-35 meets Canadian requirements over the next few decades.

It concludes that the F-35 likely represents the future of Western tactical air forces for the next 40 years, and that the F-35 is best-suited to meet the future range of foreign and domestic challenges facing Canada.

http://www.defense-aerospace.com/articles-view/release/3/140237/canadian-think_tank-backs-f_35-procurement.html

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Les Forces canadiennes récompensées pour la mise en place d’une unité médicale en Afghanistan
Le prix Dominique-Jean Larrey a été décerné au Canada pour la mise en oeuvre et le commandement de l’unité médicale multinationale de rôle 3 de l’OTAN à l’aérodrome de Kandahar, en Afghanistan, de 2006 à 2009. Il s’agissait de la toute première fois qu’un hôpital de campagne multinational de l’OTAN participait aux opérations de combat.

Le prix Dominique-Jean Larrey est la plus haute distinction honorifique décernée par l’OTAN dans le domaine du soutien médical. Ce n’est que la deuxième fois que ce prix est décerné.

Le prix a été remis au brigadier-général Jean-Robert Bernier, médecin-chef des Forces canadiennes et au colonel Jacques Ricard, premier commandant de l’unité médicale. Un communiqué du ministère de la Défense explique que c’est notamment en raison du taux de survie le plus élevé à ce jour parmi les victimes de guerre que le prix a été remis au Canada.

Les Forces canadiennes ont également été saluées pour leurs méthodes de travail novatrices, qui intégraient des équipes médicales multinationales formées de personnel civil et militaire en provenance de pays partenaire, dont l’Australie, le Danemark, les Pays-Bas, la Nouvelle-Zélande, le Royaume-Uni et les États-Unis.

«Avec le solide appui des forces opérationnelles interarmées canadiennes et des commandements opérationnels des Forces canadiennes, l’équipe des Services de santé des Forces canadiennes et le renfort venu de forces alliées ont réussi à donner d’excellents soins tout au long de la mission et l’unité de rôle 3 est considérée comme l’un des meilleurs centre de traumatologie du monde, a déclaré Peter MacKay, ministre de la Défense nationale. Sous la direction des Forces canadiennes, les victimes des pays membres de l’OTAN qui présentaient encore des signes vitaux à leur arrivée à l’unité de rôle 3 avaient 98 pour cent de chances de quitter l’hôpital en vie.»

«Grâce au soutien de nombreux éléments des Forces canadiennes, l’unité médicale multinationale de rôle 3 a pu fournir de façon admirable des soins chirurgicaux et médicaux de pointe aux victimes des pays de la coalition, aux civils afghans et aux ennemis dans des conditions extrêmement difficiles, une attaque pouvant survenir à tout moment. Plus de 800 membres du personnel des Services de santé des Forces canadiennes ont travaillé là-bas avec des partenaires de la coalition pendant que l’hôpital était sous le commandement du Canada», a expliqué le brigadier-général Bernier.

«Ce prix témoigne du dévouement et du professionnalisme exemplaires des militaires et civils canadiens et alliés qui ont servi là-bas. L’équipe a toujours respecté les normes éthiques et cliniques les plus élevées au moment de soigner les patients et de jouer le rôle de mentor auprès du personnel médical militaire afghan. Il s’agit d’un grand jour pour le Canada et pour les Services de santé des Forces canadiennes.»

Le budget annuel des Forces canadiennes en matière de santé est d’environ 440 millions $.
http://www.45enord.ca/2012/11/les-forces-canadiennes-recompensees-pour-la-mise-en-place-dune-unite-medicale-en-afghanistan/

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Un hélicoptère Sea King fait un atterrissage d’urgence dans un terrain vague

Un hélicoptère Sea King a été forcé de faire un atterrissage d’urgence jeudi 22 dans un terrain vague à Halifax.

Le ministère de la Défense nationale dit que l’hélicoptère effectuait un vol d’entraînement à partir de la Base des Forces canadiennes de Shearwater quand il a eu des problèmes avec ses systèmes hydrauliques.

Le lieutenant de Marine Len Hickey a précisé que l’appareil a fait un atterrissage d’urgence contrôlé dans un terrain en gravier vacant près d’une épicerie dans la banlieue de Halifax Bedford vers 14h20. Cinq militaires se trouvaient à bord, mais personne n’a été blessé.

Ces dernières années, les Sea Kings embarqués à bord des frégates canadiennes en mission dans le monde ont été peu fiables pour cause de «grand âge»: ils ont près de 50 ans. Les Cyclones, qui doivent les remplacer, sont censés être plus efficaces pour patrouiller les mers agitées du monde, mais le programme a pris du retard.

Même si le programme du Cyclone semble maintenant en bonne voie d’être réalisé, Sikorsky, le fournisseur des hélicoptères maritimes a pris du retard dans la livraison de la version finale de l’hélicoptère et sur sa promesse de livrer les versions «intérimaires» destinées à l’entraînement et à la formation.

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Northrop Grumman Awarded In-Service Support Contract for Royal Canadian Navy Navigation Systems


CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Nov. 26, 2012 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has been selected by Canada's Department of National Defence (DND) to provide in-service support for the MK-49 inertial navigation systems and navigation data distribution systems fielded aboard surface ships and submarines of the Royal Canadian Navy.

The $12.1 million contract, awarded by Public Works Government Services Canada, includes material spares and software maintenance for the next five years. This is the fourth in-service support contract that Northrop Grumman has received from the DND since 2001. The company previously designed and delivered the MK-39 inertial navigation system, the SRD 331 Speed Log and related software to Canada.

The in-service support work will be for systems installed on 12 Halifax-class frigates, three Iroquois-class destroyers, four Victoria-class submarines and two Protecteur-class auxiliary oiler replenishment ships, in addition to three land-based systems.

"This contract continues our 11-year record of reliable in-service support for the Royal Canadian Navy," said Bill Hannon, vice president of Maritime Systems at Northrop Grumman. "By continually expanding the scope with each contract, we have helped reduce the DND's need to maintain spares and support services."

The MK-49 inertial navigation system, based on Northrop Grumman's unique ring-laser gyro technology, provides highly accurate position, attitude, velocity and heading inputs to the ships' navigation and fire-control systems to help ensure stabilized weapons initialization under all sea conditions. The navigation data distribution system integrates data inputs and outputs provided by the MK-49 INS and other navigation sensors.

Northrop Grumman is a world leader in ring-laser gyro technology, having supplied more than 80 percent of the systems at sea today. Northrop Grumman supplies the standard ring-laser gyro equipment used on NATO ships.

Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions in unmanned systems, cybersecurity, C4ISR, and logistics and modernization to government and commercial customers worldwide. Please visit www.northropgrumman.com for more information.

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Exercise Pegasus Spear was a training event focusing on the parachuting skills of members of the Third Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (3PPCLI). It enabled over 120 parachute-qualified soldiers, military freefall soldiers and jump masters to hone their skills in airborne operations from a CC-177. This exercise was also significant as it was the first time members from 3PPCLI were dispatched from the RCAF largest aircraft.




Members of 3PPCLI prepare their parachuting gear inside a CC-177 Globemaster prior departure for an airborne exercise called Pegasus Spear.



Members of 3PPCLI prepare their parachuting gear inside a CC-177 Globemaster prior departure for an airborne exercise called Pegasus Spear.



Members of 3PPCLI are seated and ready for take-off inside a CC-177 Globemaster prior departure for an airborne exercise called Pegasus Spear.



Members of 3PPCLI are seated and ready for take-off inside a CC-177 Globemaster prior departure for an airborne exercise called Pegasus Spear.



Warrant Officer Paul Makarchuk, loadmaster on CC-177 Globemaster from 429 Transport Squadron is ready by the side door after departure for an

airborne exercise called Pegasus Spear.

Warrant Officer Paul Makarchuk, loadmaster on CC-177 Globemaster from 429 Transport Squadron is in radio contact with the pilots prior letting para-troopers jump outside the plane during an airborne exercise called Pegasus Spear.



Members of 3PPCLI hooked with their static lines to the anchor cable inside a CC-177 Globemaster are waiting for the geen light few seconds before going airborne during an exercise called Pegasus Spear.



3PPCLI members are jumping out of a CC-177 Globemaster during an exercise called Pegasus Spear.



Sergeant Lorne Ford confirms that there was no issues with parachutes after the first group of 3PPCLI members had jumped out of a CC-177 Globemaster during an exercise called Pegasus Spear.



Jump Masters Sergeant Lorne Ford and Sergeant Daniel Jenkins help Load Master Warrant Officer Paul Makarchuk bringing back static lines inside the plane after 3PPCLI members had jumped out of a CC-177 Globemaster during an exercise called Pegasus Spear.



Soldiers from 3 Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry jump from the CC-117 Globemaster over Drop zone Buxton in Edmonton Alberta on 25 November 2012.



Soldiers from 3 Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry jump from the CC-117 Globemaster over Drop zone Buxton in Edmonton Alberta on 25 November 2012.



Soldiers from 3 Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry descend onto Drop zone Buxton in Edmonton Alberta on 25 November 2012.



An Airborne soldier from 3 Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry packs his chute after a successful jump into Drop zone Buxton in Edmonton Alberta on 25 November 2012.



A Sergeant from 3 Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry walks off Drop zone Buxton after a successful jump in Edmonton Alberta on 25 November 2012.

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DRS to enhance Canadian Army vehicle's networking capability
5 December 2012
DRS Technologies Canada has been awarded a contract to modernise communication systems of its national army's tactical vehicles as part of the Canadian Land Command Support System (LCSS) Life Extension (LE) project.

Valued at C$38.7m ($38.95m), the deal covers production and delivery of 13,624 communication selector boxes (CSB) and 4,937 power distribution units-small form factor, as well as spare parts to the army.

The contract also includes two one-year options for production of additional units, and is expected to enhance LCSS capabilities for critical information transmission between commanders, soldiers and vehicles in the battlefield.

DRS Technologies Canada vice president and general manager Steve Zuber said: "These line replaceable units further enhance the networking and communications capability for Canadian soldiers and vehicle crews in the mobile land warfare environment."

CSB is a portable, advanced system designed to evolve and enhance voice and data accessing, sharing and management among dismounted military personnel and commanders in headquarters even in harsh environments.

The system is anticipated to offer primary user interface for all LCSS voice and data services, enhancing the ability of troops to select and change radio frequency bands in real-time.

The distribution unit-small form factor is a tactical power management solution, capable of feeding electrical currents simultaneously to all armoured vehicle onboard systems, ranging from radios to workstation displays.

Manufacturing work under the contract is scheduled to be carried out jointly with Varitron Technologies at DRS Canada's facility in Carleton Place, Ontario, while the systems are expected to be delivered over a three year period starting in late-2013.

LCSS LE project aims to boost critical information exchanges within specific Canadian Forces (CF) vehicle fighting platforms during combat operations.
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