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Government of Canada
A 415 (Long Range Patrol Force Development) Squadron crew from 14 Wing Greenwood, Nova Scotia, deployed to Andoya, Norway, from June 19 to 25 to participate in a Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) Symposium hosted by 333 Squadron, Royal Norwegian Air Force, as part of its 75th anniversary celebrations.
The symposium brought together crews from 21F Squadron, French Air Force; VP-16 United States Navy, 333 Squadron; and 415 Squadron to discuss issues relevant to the Maritime Patrol Aircraft community, with each nation providing an update on fleet capabilities and current operations.
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Gouvernement du Canada
Un équipage du 415e Escadron de développement de la force de patrouille à long rayon d'action de la 14e Escadre Greenwood, en Nouvelle-Écosse, s'est rendu à Andoya, en Norvège, du 19 au 25 juin, pour participer à un symposium sur les aéronefs de patrouille maritime tenu par le 333e Escadron de l'Aviation royale norvégienne dans le cadre des célébrations de son 75e anniversaire. Le symposium a réuni des équipages de l'Escadron 21F de l'Armée de l'air française, du VP-16 de la United States Navy, du 333e Escadron norvégien et du 415e Escadron canadien pour discuter d'enjeux pertinents à la collectivité des aéronefs de patrouille maritime. Chacun des pays participants a présenté les capacités de sa flotte et ses opérations en cours.
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Toronto Star
A Liberal MP says it's time that Canada looked at joining the United States on ballistic missile defence against North Korea's threat to launch inter-continental weapons.
MP Mark Gerretsen (Kingston and the Islands) said that, with the evolving threat from North Korea, which launched tests of inter-continental missiles with greater range and boasted of new nuclear capabilities, it may be time to break from what has been Liberal, and Canadian government, policy since 2005.
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Radio Canada International
Four Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CF-18 Hornet fighter jets have arrived in Romania for a four-month deployment under NATO's enhanced Air Policing mission.
The Canadian aircraft and about 135 supporting Canadian Armed Forces personnel will be based at the Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, near Romania's second largest city of Constanta on the Black Sea coast.
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Toronto Star
For the third time in its history the Royal Canadian Air Force will receive new colours on Sept. 1, a "once-in-a-generation event" the RCAF plans to celebrate on land and in the air.
The colours, or flags, reflect the RCAF's "loyalty and fealty" to the Queen and Canada, said Lt. Col Holly Apostoliuk, the air force's director of public relations.
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CBC News
The Canadian military is looking for ways to prevent its satellites from being shot down or disabled, but is faced with an international legal vacuum that makes it tough to know how far the country can go to protect its property, government documents show.
The Liberal government's recent defence policy review committed the country to "the peaceful use of space," but also acknowledges government satellites, both defence and civilian, have become "potential targets."
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CBC News
A summer of sabre-rattling with North Korea appears to have put a dent in the Liberal resolve to keep Canada out of the U.S. ballistic missile shield.
A Commons committee recently held a special meeting in Ottawa looking for answers on what sort of military preparations have been made by the Trudeau government in the event the crisis over missiles and nuclear testing by the regime of Kim Jong-un spirals out of control.
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UPI
RADA Electronic Industries recently announced an order from the U.S. military for its Multi-Mission Hemispheric Radar systems.
The more than $8 million order will be used by a "key U.S. military force" for air surveillance with "an emphasis on counter-UAS with the most advanced on-the-move capabilities," RADA said in a press release.
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Airforce Association
The Government of New Brunswick is showing their tremendous support of the Golden Hawks by providing $15,000 towards our Appreciation event and another $9,000 towards our Golden Hawk exhibit! In addition, the city of Quinte West (Trenton), Ontario is going to be a Gold Sponsor, providing $7,500 to help our efforts.
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RCAF
Tickets for the 75th Anniversary Gathering of the Lions Gala are now on sale! This all-ranks event will take place Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017, to include a dinner catered by Ullrich's on Main, live music from a selection of the Ottawa Valley's best artists, and a chance for Lions, both current and former, to come together in celebration.
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RCAF
Calling all Thunderbirds home to the nest! This year, we're celebrating our 75th anniversary and are hoping to have the flock come home to help us remember our history and heritage. Please mark Oct. 20-22 in your calendar and join us for a huge party. If you have humorous stories or anecdotes to share, please send them to the following address:
MWO Christine Krueger
426 Sqn 8 Wing/CFB Trenton
PO Box 1000, Stn Forces
Astra, ON, Canada K0K 3W0
christine.krueger@forces.gc.ca
e-Veritas
On Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, in collaboration with the Royal Military College, the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum is honoured to present the Birchall Leadership Award to Colonel (Retired) Chris Hadfield, OC, OOnt, MSC, CD. Colonel Hadfield was the first Canadian to walk in space. A Royal Military College graduate, an engineer, and former Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) fighter pilot, Colonel Hadfield has flown two space shuttle missions and served as Commander of the International Space Station.
For more information about the Birchall Leadership Awards Banquet: http://everitas.rmcclub.ca/birchall-leadership-award-dinner-28-oct/
Aerospace Industries Association of Canada
The Aerospace Industries Association of Canada event brings together Canadian and international companies of all sizes, government, and academia for two days in the nation's capital. More than 1,200 participants — primarily C-suite executives and government officials — are expected to attend.
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Sea King Retirement Committee
After more than 50 years of service, the Sea King will be retired December 2018 at 443MH Victoria. Advance planning is underway. Visit www.skr18.ca for updates.
Air Cadet League of Canada
Were you an Air Cadet? The Air Cadet League wants to know where being an Air Cadet has taken you; join the Air Cadet Alumni and share your "Cadet Story" with us.
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