Armée canadienne/Canadian Armed Forces

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F-35 vs Typhoon vs SH

The environment is a factor wherever the #CAF operates, but in the Arctic it’s one of the most intense.

Members deployed on Operation NANOOK-NUNALIVUT must deal with some of the most gruelling conditions on Earth: pic.twitter.com/KjYCSeMDB1

— JTF North / FOI Nord (@JTFN_FOIN) March 6, 2024

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@RyszardJonski


Trophée de l’Armée canadienne (CAT) 2024.
Après 33 ans d’absence, les compétitions d’artillerie de chars de l’OTAN ont repris en mai 2024 sur le terrain d’entraînement d’Ādaži en Lettonie.
Des équipages de 7 pays ont participé à la compétition : Canada, Italie, Pologne, Norvège, Espagne, Allemagne et Grande-Bretagne.
Les gagnants de la compétition CAT en 2024 ont été l’équipage canadien de l’escadron C des Royal Canadian Dragoons, et la deuxième place a été remportée par l’équipe de Grande-Bretagne.  Lt. Jennifer Kusche & Kaspars Začs  

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 MAY 23

Royal Canadian Navy Harry DeWolf class HMCS William Hall enters into service

According to information published by Irving Shipbuilding on May 21, 2024, the Canadian shipyard holds commissionning ceremony of the Harry
DeWolf class offshore patrol vessel HMCS William Hall.



Commissionning ceremony of the Harry DeWolf class offshore patrol vessel HMCS William Hall. (Picture source: Irving Shipbuilding)


https://worlddefencenews.blogspot.com/2024/05/royal-canadian-navy-harry-dewolf-class.html  

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Deux entreprises françaises retenues pour le renouvellement de la flotte logistique canadienne

Nathan Gain 1 juin, 2024

Victoire en outre-Atlantique pour Soframe et Téléflow, deux entreprises françaises officiellement à bord d’un programme majeur de renouvellement de la flotte logistique des forces armées canadiennes (CAF).

Plus de 1000 camions légers et environ 500 porteurs et tracteurs lourds seront livrés aux CAF à compter de 2027. Derrière ce programme baptisé « Logistics Vehicle Modernization » (LVM), une « Power Team » emmenée par la co-entreprise formée par General Dynamics Land Systems Canada et Marshall Canada. Officiellement sélectionnée ce mercredi, l’équipe compte Soframe parmi ses sous-traitants et Téléflow parmi ses fournisseurs.

Valorisé à plus de 1,7 Md€, l’investissement permettra de renouveler une flotte de véhicules de soutien légers et autres plateformes logistiques lourdes en service depuis la fin des années 1980. Ces nouveaux véhicules issus de la gamme Zetros de Mercedes seront accompagnés de remorques, de kits de blindage, de systèmes de levage et d’un éventail de conteneurs configurés pour des missions de lutte contre les incendies, d’évacuation médicale, de commandement et de soutien technique.

D’après le calendrier des CAF, la capacité opérationnelle initiale serait atteinte autour de 2029, la capacité finale vers 2031. Cinq candidats étaient sur la ligne de départ. Hormis la Power Team, il s’agissait d’Iveco, de Mack Defence allié à Arquus, d’Oshkosh Defence et du duo formé par Navistar Defence et Rheinmetall.

Si Téleflow fournira le système de télégonflage (CTIS) permettant d’adapter la pression des pneumatiques, le rôle de Soframe n’est quant à lui pas détaillé. Cette filiale du groupe français Lohr dispose de savoir-faire reconnus en matière de protection et d’intégration d’équipements spécifiques sur des véhicules logistiques. Des atouts mis à profit, entre autres, lors du programme français de porteur polyvalent terrestre (PPT) conduit avec Iveco.

Les bonnes nouvelles se succèdent pour l’entreprise alsacienne. Elle a, par exemple, récemment bénéficié de l’activation d’une clause du contrat de livraison de 15 Combat Recovery Vehicles et 13 Protected Recovery Vehicles à la Composante Terre belge. Une clause permettant à la Défense belge de commander l’équivalent de 50% de la valeur du contrat signé en 2019. L’inflation est entre-temps passée par là, limitant ce lot supplémentaire à 11 véhicules. Et Soframe ne compte pas s’arrêter en si bon chemin, car d’autres opportunités apparaissent dans un segment d’appui à la mobilité revenu à l’avant-plan suite au conflit russo-ukrainien mais seulement maîtrisé par une poignée d’acteurs.


https://www.forcesoperations.com/deux-entreprises-francaises-retenues-pour-le-renouvellement-de-la-flotte-logistique-canadienne/    

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JUN 3

Colt Canada unveils at CANSEC 2024 new C8A4 to equip Canadian Army


Colt Canada – a subsidiary of Colt CZ Group – presented a new variant of the C8 carbine at the CANSEC 2024 exhibition. The C8A4 is considered
as a potential future assault rifle configuration for the Canadian Armed Forces as part of the Canadian Modular Assault Rifle (CMAR) project.


Colt C8A4 with Magpul buttstock, low design foregrip, and variable optics, as presented at CANSEC 2024 (Picture source: Colt Canada)


https://worlddefencenews.blogspot.com/2024/06/colt-canada-unveils-at-cansec-2024-new.html  

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 JUL 18

Canadian Army purchases 8,400 additional Batlskin Caiman ballistic helmets from Galvion


On July 18, 2024, Galvion, known for its head protection systems and power and data management solutions, received a follow-on order from
the Department of National Defence (DND) Canada for its Batlskin Caiman ballistic helmet systems. This order is part of the Canadian
Dismounted Infantry Capability Enhancement (DICE) program, which initially awarded a contract in February 2023 for 2,100 helmets and
4,200 helmet covers. With all initial deliveries completed, the DND has now ordered an additional 8,400 helmets and 16,800 helmet covers,
bringing the total to 10,500 helmets and 21,000 covers.



Galvion's Batlskin Caiman hybrid helmet is optimized for night vision goggles (NVG), chemical and biological (Chem/Bio) masks, and
communication device integration. (Picture source: Galvion and Wikimedia)


https://worlddefencenews.blogspot.com/2024/07/canadian-army-purchases-8400-additional.html

rmaf a écrit:

Premier Bell 412 (CH-146) modernisé en 412EPI (CH-146C MkII)

The fact that we are still flying these is insanity. They are basically on life support for years and are plain inadequate, it's about time to sell them or scrap them and get some Blackhawks.

Duneraider 2.0 a écrit:

The fact that we are still flying these is insanity. They are basically on life support for years and are plain inadequate, it's about time to sell them or scrap them and get some Blackhawks.

MLU upgrade RCAF’s Griffon fleet until 2039. The RCAF currently has 82 of the helicopters across Canada.

rmaf a écrit:

Duneraider 2.0 a écrit:

The fact that we are still flying these is insanity. They are basically on life support for years and are plain inadequate, it's about time to sell them or scrap them and get some Blackhawks.

MLU upgrade RCAF’s Griffon fleet until 2039. The RCAF currently has 82 of the helicopters across Canada.

I have been on a few in air shows and saw them multiple times. The fact that these things are still going until 2039 is so damn sad. As if Canada doesn't have the money to buy much better helicopters. Our military procurement is a big joke.

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  Canadian army to receive 90 tactical vehicles from GM Defense

NEWSARMY By Colton Jones Jul 26, 2024


Image credit: GM Defense


GM Defense Canada, a subsidiary of GM Defense, has been awarded a C$35.8 million contract by the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) for the delivery of 90 light tactical vehicles (LTVs).

The contract includes an option for an additional 18 LTVs, along with training, technical manuals, and additional vehicle content sourced from Canadian companies.

As part of this contract, GM Defense Canada will supply nine-passenger LTVs and a new utility variant, both leveraging designs currently fielded by the U.S. Army. These vehicles are intended to support the NATO Enhanced Forward Presence Multinational Battlegroup in Latvia, enhancing the operational capabilities of Soldiers by increasing their speed, range, and safety across challenging terrains.

“We are providing this critical capability to the Canadian Armed Forces within a timeline that meets their urgent operational requirement,” stated Steve duMont, president of GM Defense. “We see this contract award as the beginning of a long strategic partnership with the Canadian Armed Forces to provide enhanced tactical mobility for Soldiers today and into the future. As we further expand into Canada and with other allied nations around the world, we will continue to leverage the vast resources of General Motors to ensure our global defense and government customers have the best capability to accomplish their mission.”

“General Motors’ support of the Canadian Armed Forces with this contract is a prime example of the meaningful contributions GM makes in Canada,” said Kristian Aquilina, president and managing director of GM Canada. “Whether it’s the supply of light tactical vehicles through GM Defense Canada or the contributions of our Canadian Technical Centre in supporting the development of those vehicles, we are pleased GM can also make an impact in the defense space.”

GM Defense Canada’s LTV solutions are based on the mid-size architecture of the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2, featuring a high percentage of Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) parts, including Chevrolet Performance components for enhanced off-road capability. Weighing less than 5000 pounds (2232 kilograms), the agile tactical vehicles offer air transportability and ease of maintenance and sustainment with parts available through GM’s global supply chain. Reliable and easy to operate, the LTVs also include active and passive safety features, meeting CAF requirements for performance and safety.


https://defence-blog.com/canadian-army-to-receive-90-tactical-vehicles-from-gm-defense/

Meet Lieutenant-Colonel Natasha Skidmore, Commanding Officer of 4th Artillery Regiment (General Support). Listen to her as she breaks down the unique capabilities and equipment heading to #OpREASSURANCE with our @CanadianArmy soldiers. #WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether pic.twitter.com/jTZP39MZ4j

— 5th Canadian Division (@5CdnDiv_5DivCA) July 26, 2024

Mounting the attack.

Last month, soldiers from 1st Battalion Royal 22e Régiment hit the training area in 2 CDSB Valcartier for Ex CASTOR NOBLE. The training focused on mechanized training, including mechanized platoon attacks with the LAV 6.

Cpl William Latreille pic.twitter.com/wDdG6sJLIB

— Canadian Army (@CanadianArmy) July 26, 2024

Just out for a rip 🛻

Check out what a couple of the first troops to train on the LTV have to say about the newest addition to the Light Infantry. pic.twitter.com/MVeVUBPla5

— Canadian Army (@CanadianArmy) September 11, 2024

Last week, 450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron supported members of 2 Combat Engineer Regiment in performing water insertion familiarization training in Petawawa. @RCAF_ARC pic.twitter.com/IyNyZ3evcU

— RCAF Operations (@RCAFOperations) September 5, 2024

We took jumping off a dock to the next level!

Check out some great views of soldiers from 2 Combat Engineer Regiment and 450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron practiced helicopter insertions at 4 CDSB Petawawa. pic.twitter.com/RUEPKqg5ee

— Canadian Army (@CanadianArmy) September 11, 2024

The federal government has awarded a contract for the long-term sustainment of the Leopard 2 Family of Vehicles. This interim measure is a welcome and important step to ensure that we can continue to conduct operations and train effectively, 1/2 pic.twitter.com/WDM26hcvwR

— LGen Michael Wright, CCA/CAC (@Army_Comd_Armee) September 12, 2024

L'armée retient la caméra multifonction Sophie Ultima de Thales pour répondre à l'un des besoins exprimés par le programme "Night Vision System Modernization"

Un contrat de 23 M€ pour 200 exemplaireshttps://t.co/hrGd7aHwIH

— Forcesoperations (@ForcesOperation) September 24, 2024

“Mission before self.”
Warrant Officer Jeff Valentiate, Patrol Pathfinder 2IC, will show you how Patrol Pathfinders will test you in all aspects of what hard is. Are you ready? pic.twitter.com/6ajVcg7eKy

— Canadian Armed Forces (@CanadianForces) October 16, 2024

Basically, destroy everything.

Sergeant Rutherford talks about the Canadian Army Urban Operator Course.
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Essentiellement, il faut tout détruire.

Le sergent Rutherford parle du cours d’opérateur en milieu urbain de l’Armée canadienne.

Cpl Morgan LeBlanc pic.twitter.com/YeensrlVYh

— 5th Canadian Division (@5CdnDiv_5DivCA) October 18, 2024

Airbus Secures Major Deal to Supply 19 H135 Military Training Helicopters to Canadian Armed Forces https://t.co/yObdUxMSOY

— jacques frédéric (@jacquesfrd89032) November 4, 2024

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— jacques frédéric (@jacquesfrd89032) November 14, 2024

An explosive ENDEX! @NATOMNBLatvia wrapped up Ex RESOLUTE WARRIOR on November 14 with a live fire exercise.

This concludes a two-week long exercise built to demonstrate the unity between the countries that make up the Brigade. #ExREWA24 pic.twitter.com/w6PLKRA2Ty

— Canadian Army (@CanadianArmy) November 20, 2024

We’re continuing to build on our anti-air capabilities.

Troops deployed to the Canadian led NATO Multinational Brigade in Latvia took to the field to train and qualify on Counter-Uncrewed Aerial Systems. pic.twitter.com/Ynm62yJ53k

— Canadian Army (@CanadianArmy) November 20, 2024

Check out these cool shots recently taken at CFB Petawawa! @CanadianArmy and 1 Wing Tactical Aviation members conducted trials for carrying our newest Light Tactical Vehicles under the CH-147F Chinook. pic.twitter.com/k9BW7AJoSl

— Canadian Armed Forces (@CanadianForces) November 20, 2024

In October, #103Sqn conducted a maritime extraction exercise in St. John’s, NL. The CH149 Cormorant crews completed 847 #SAR sequences, collaborating with multiple #SARpartners during the training, including @CoastGuardCan and @CASARA_National. #ThatOthersMayLive pic.twitter.com/BBHOFpIDpA

— RCAF Operations (@RCAFOperations) November 19, 2024

On 18 November, #RCAF CH-146 Griffons from the Tactical Aviation Detachment (TAD) of the @NATOMNBLatvia participated in a flypast over Riga to celebrate the Proclamation Day of the Republic of Latvia . @CJOC_COIC @RCAF_ARC #StrongerTogether pic.twitter.com/c8SDggTvX4

— RCAF Operations (@RCAFOperations) November 21, 2024

- #USSGeorgeWashington conducts flight operations with the @RoyalCanNavy + @RCAF_ARC.

This collaboration underscores our commitment to a #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific, working alongside #FriendsAlliesPartners.

: MC3 August Clawson pic.twitter.com/wF4nHrnoEJ

— U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (@INDOPACOM) November 21, 2024

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Les premiers drones MQ-9B pour le Canada entrent en production

— jacques frédéric (@jacquesfrd89032) November 22, 2024

Grob, Pilatus to deliver 32 training aircraft for the Royal Canadian Air Forcehttps://t.co/DW5S3UETRI

— The Defense Post (@DefensePost) November 29, 2024