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June 2, 2012 - Backgrounder
The RCAF in Rim of the Pacific 2012
Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) is the world’s largest maritime multi-national exercise and is designed to prepare military forces fromPacific Rimnations to work together in missions ranging from providing humanitarian aid to full-combat operations....
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May 10, 2012 - Backgrounder
Canada’s new CC-130J Hercules fleet
The Department of National Defence has acquired 17 new CC-130J Hercules aircraft to strengthen and revitalize the Canadian Forces’ vital tactical airlift capabilities...
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Jan. 19, 2012 - Backgrounder
Industrial participation — Joint Strike Fighter program
The Government of Canada’s decision to participate in the multinational Joint Strike Fighter program is resulting in significant additional benefits to Canadian workers...
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Oct. 6, 2011 - Backgrounder
Hourly flying costs of Challenger aircraft
To estimate the hourly cost of flying Canadian Forces aircraft, the Department of National Defence normally uses the Cost Factors Manual...
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Sept. 1, 2011 - Backgrounder
Environmental Remediation Projects at 5 Wing Goose Bay
In the summer of 2009, the Minister of National Defence announced the 5 Wing Goose Bay Remediation Project, an up to $300-million investment in the clean-up of this wing...
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Aug. 16, 2011 - Backgrounder
Canadian Fixed-Wing Search and Rescue
Canada is one of the most challenging countries in the world in which to conduct search and rescue operations...
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Aug. 16, 2011 - Backgrounder
Restoring the Historic Designations of the Royal Canadian Navy, the Canadian Army, and the Royal Canadian Air Force
The Canadian Forces (CF) are restoring the historic names the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), the Canadian Army (CA), and the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). Since February 1, 1968, the names for the sea, air, and land elements of the CF have been known as Ma...
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Aug. 16, 2011 - Backgrounder
Flags flown by the Royal Canadian Air Force
In 1921, the Canadian Air Force was authorized to fly the Ensign adopted by the Royal Air Force. It was not until July 1940 that a Canadian version was authorized by altering the original red centre of the roundel with a maple leaf...
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June 27, 2011 - Backgrounder
Canada’s Air Force in the North
“Canada’s far North is a fundamental part of Canada - it is part of our heritage, our future and our identity as a country.”...
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Feb. 17, 2011 - Backgrounder
Canada’s Air Force: A Proud Partner in the National Search and Rescue Program
Canada’s Air Force is a proud partner in the National Search and Rescue (SAR) Program...
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Dec. 13, 2010 - Backgrounder
Government of Canada’s acquisition of Chinook helicopters for the Canadian Forces
As part of the Government of Canada’s Canada First Defence Strategy, the Department of National Defence is acquiring 15 Canadian F model Chinooks (CH-147F)...
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Dec. 13, 2010 - Backgrounder
The Role and Capabilities of the Chinook F Model
As part of the Government’s commitment to strengthen the Canadian Forces, the Department of National Defence is acquiring 15 Medium-to-Heavy Lift Helicopters, Canadian F model Chinook (also known as CH-147F)...
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Oct. 7, 2010 - Backgrounder
Industrial Participation - Joint Strike Fighter Program
The Government’s participation in the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program brings significant benefits to Canada...
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Oct. 4, 2010 - Backgrounder
Disaster Interoperability Response Experiment series (DIRE)
CFAWC BG-10.001 - The Disaster Interoperability Experiment (DIRE) aims to lead the way in comprehensive interoperability disaster response for future capability development...
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Sept. 13, 2010 - Backgrounder
Defence infrastructure projects in Atlantic region
Constructing new defence infrastructure is in line with the Canada First Defence Strategy, which sets a detailed road map for the modernization of the Canadian Forces...
