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CBC News
The Department of National Defence has purchased five new unmanned aircraft designed to take off, surveil an airspace and land without needing a runway.
It's an easy task for a helicopter, but tougher for a fixed-wing plane. For overhead surveillance, fixed-wing planes can usually fly higher, farther and remain airborne longer than their helicopter cousins. But most planes need long, straight, flat spaces for both takeoff and landing, and runways are not always located where military officials need them. In the ocean, for example.
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CBC News
A Calgary-based pilot with more than 4,000 hours of flight experience is dead after his T-28 Trojan aircraft crashed recently at the Cold Lake Air Show in Alberta.
Pilot Bruce Evans was flying the plane when the crash happened, 4 Wing spokesman Capt. Mathew Strong said.
"4 Wing and CFB Cold Lake and the Cold Lake Air Show express our condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of Mr. Evans," Strong said in an email.
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Hamilton Spectator
Eight Canadian fighter jets have been deployed on a massive training exercise in the Pacific, despite Liberal government warnings the country does not have enough aircraft to defend North America and fulfill its obligations to NATO.
The government says the month-long exercise is critical for training Canadian fighter pilots to work alongside allies — and the planes will return to Canada immediately if they are needed.
But the Conservatives say their involvement proves Liberal claims of a fighter-jet shortage aren't true.
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Ottawa Citizen
Canadian snipers, pathfinders and reconnaissance members, from 2nd Bataillon Royal 22nd Régiment, conduct insertion and extraction training with a Royal Canadian Air Force CH-147F Chinook helicopter during Rim of the Pacific 2016 on Camp Pendleton in San Diego, CA. That's what the captions for the photos by Canadian Forces Combat Camera photographer Sgt Marc-André Gaudreault state.
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Eric Lerhe via CDA Institute
Canada's National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) has been criticized by those who argue we are paying too
high a price for the "made in Canada" option for replacing our Navy and Coast Guard fleets. Some even suggest we are paying five to eight times more than what foreign shipyards are charging for similar ships.
In order to more precisely establish the "made in Canada" premium, this Vimy Paper first seeks guidance
on warship costing.
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CDA Institute
Kindly find attached an advance copy of the CDA Institute On Track magazine.
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Radio Canada
July 17, 1944 in Normandy, France, was a beautiful summer day. To the west, the Allies were in a bitter struggle but continuing to push inward from the beaches and coastal towns against determined resistance from German forces.
Since January, the German defences in Normandy had been under the command of Generalfeldmarschall Erwin Rommel, a senior officer not only idolized in Germany, but even highly respected by the Allies.
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Skies Magazine
The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) recently hit a social media milestone when it welcomed the 200,000th fan to its English Facebook page, a major highlight in a year that saw its audience more than double.
That growth is part of a trend that has seen the air force dramatically increase its following across multiple platforms in recent years, a valuable tool for engaging the public and telling the stories of its airmen and airwomen.
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Aerospace Industries Association of Canada
Proudly hosted by AIAC Pacific, the 2016 Aerospace, Defence & Security Expo (ADSE) is a must-attend event for any company or organization with ties to Canadian aerospace, defence and security industries.
Held under the theme Growth and Innovation in the Asia Pacific, the conference will provide Canadian and international perspectives on the intricacies and the future of the aerospace industry in the area. Featuring speakers from companies of all sizes and sectors, the program, along with the powerful networking opportunities, are sure to provide you with new insights and opportunities to grow your business. Read on to consult the full program.
WHY ATTEND?
• Market specific research
• Key federal and provincial cabinet ministers, government officials, commercial and military aerospace industry leaders in attendance
• Network and meet with industry partners
To become a Sponsor or Exhibitor, contact Bill Yetman at byetman@aiac.ca. Registration is now open!
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Canadian Military Flight Engineer Association
Every two years since 1988, the Canadian Military Flight Engineer Association has held a reunion somewhere across the country, and this year we are having the last of our bi-annual reunions in Trenton from Sept. 9-11, 2016. All current and former Flight Engineers are invited to attend. The deadline for registration is Aug. 25, 2016.
Further details are available on our website at www.cmfea.ca, or you can contact us at cmfeareunion2016@gmail.com.
Sabre Pilots Association of the Air Division Squadrons
Sept. 15-18, 2016
Delta City Centre Hotel, Ottawa
The Ottawa members of SPAADS look forward to, again, welcoming our fellow members as our guests to join us in your nation's capital for the 2016 reunion. Our SPAADS 2016 website has just been activated. Here you will find information helpful for you to register for the reunion, make your hotel reservations, and assist you with your stay here in Ottawa.
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Aerospace Industries Association of Canada
Nov. 15-16, 2016
Shaw Centre
Ottawa, ON
The Aerospace Industries Association of Canada has announced that Vice Admiral William Landay (USN, Ret.) will speak the Canadian Aerospace Summit's opening ceremonies on Nov. 15, 2016.
Registration opens June 8th, mark your calendars!
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Halifax International Security Forum
The Halifax International Security Forum announced recently that the 8th Halifax International Security Forum will take place from Nov. 18-20, 2016 in Halifax, N.S.
The annual Forum brings together democratic security leaders from more than 60 countries to address the most pressing international security challenges.
"As local communities deal with the consequences of global security threats, I am proud that Halifax provides an important venue for people with shared values to come together and build strategies for working more closely together," said Peter Van Praagh, President of the Halifax International Security Forum.
Invitations to the Nov. 18-20, 2016 Forum will be issued in the spring.
For more information about the Halifax International Security Forum, please contact info@halifaxtheforum.org.
General Navereau School
The origins of No. 1 Air Division, Royal Canadian Air Force, trace to Paris, France on Oct. 1, 1952. In April of 1953, the Air Division headquarters was relocated to Metz, France and remained there until the Air Division was disbanded in 1967. The year 2017 will mark many anniversaries, of which the 50th anniversary of the end of a very significant era in the proud history of our Royal Canadian Air Force is but one. In recognition of these milestones — 150th anniversary of Confederation — 100th Anniversary of Victory at Vimy Ridge — and our RCAF heritage in Metz, France — an enthusiastic group will journey to France in April of 2017. Would you like to join our trek down memory lane? Additional information is available at www.navereau.org/.
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