April 29, 2021 | Local, Aerospace, Naval, Land, C4ISR, Security
Federal budget 2021: defence and security - Open Canada
The world is changing. Trudeau stays the course.
February 15, 2023 | Local, Other Defence
Joint Declaration of the Defence Ministers of Canada, Estonia, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, and the United Kingdom
February 15, 2022 – Brussels, Belgium – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces
We, the Ministers of Defence of the enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) Host Nations, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, and the respective Framework Nations, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Germany reaffirm our commitment to protecting our populations and those of our Allies. We will continue to significantly strengthen the Deterrence and Defence of the Baltic Region as part of NATO’s Collective Defence obligations.
Russia’s unprovoked and unjustifiable war of aggression against Ukraine is defining the future security landscape of Europe and beyond. Russia is and will remain the most significant and direct threat to Allies’ security.
We – Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Germany, with full respect to the different approaches towards the tailored presence in the Baltic States, will coordinate efforts with each other and NATO in order to achieve the most effective and credible deterrence and defence posture in the region.
To support this goal, we seek to closer strengthen our cooperation through:
- Integration of the eFP into the further implementation of the Concept for Deterrence and Defence of the Euro-Atlantic Area, including into new defence plans, modernized force structure, and command and control arrangements, in close coordination with NATO.
- Closely working on pre-positioning of equipment and ammunition in the Baltic States. We will exchange our approaches to find the most suitable way for the preparation of our forces, including stockpiling and pre-positioning of weapons, ammunition, material and equipment.
- Enhancing our collective defence including increased Allied presence in the Baltics, exercises to be prepared for high intensity and multi-domain operations and ensured reinforcement of an Ally on short notice.
- Actively seeking ways to exchange information regarding training, exercises, force deployments, and other similar high profiled initiatives.
- Coordination of our Strategic Communications in order to maximize the Deterrence and Defence effects of our commitments as well as disseminating and promoting coherent NATO messaging and priorities
- The Baltic countries will continue to invest in infrastructure and training opportunities to ensure all necessary Host Nation Support.
Our commitment to Article 5 is resolute and firm. We, as Defence Ministers of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Germany, are committed to the implementation of the 2022 Madrid Summit decisions and will continue to work together to strengthen NATO’s Posture in the Region.
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May 13, 2022 | Local, Aerospace, Land
Defence Minister mulling weapons and defence strategy in Canada - Canadian Manufacturing
Anand told a conference hosted by the Canadian Global Affairs Institute that the government is taking "a full and comprehensive look" at ballistic missile defence.
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October 12, 2021 | Local, C4ISR
New Deadline: NATO Innovation Challenge on Cognitive Warfare \\ Nouvelle échéance: Défi de l’innovation de l’OTAN sur la guerre cognitive
New Deadline: NATO Innovation Challenge on Cognitive Warfare There's more time! The deadline has been extended to November 4, 2021 to apply for the Fall 2021 NATO Innovation Challenge – The invisible threat: Countering cognitive warfare. The theme of this pitch-style event is understanding and protecting the cognitive domain. NATO is looking for tools and measures to identify, assess and protect against attacks on NATO forces and NATO Allies in the cognitive domain. Successful innovators will pitch their best solutions and tools to a panel of experts from NATO countries. On top of international exposure and cash prizes for the best solutions, there will be special $25,000 prize for the top “Made in Canada” solution. In order to be considered for the additional Canadian prize, a subsequent eligibility criteria will be applied. For more information on eligibility, visit the IDEaS Web site. Tap into an engaged audience that could lead to meaningful contacts with the international community! To apply, visit the NATO Innovation Challenge Page. Submit your entry by November 4, 2021. The IDEaS Team Nouvelle échéance: Défi de l'innovation de l'OTAN sur la guerre cognitive Vous avez plus de temps! La date limite a été repoussée jusqu'au 4 novembre 2021 pour participer au Défi de l'innovation de l'OTAN de l'automne 2021 - La menace invisible : contrer la guerre cognitive (disponible en anglais seulement). Le thème de cet événement de style Présentation est la compréhension et la protection du domaine cognitif. L'OTAN recherche des outils et des mesures pour identifier, évaluer et protéger contre les attaques sur les forces de l'OTAN et les Alliés de l'OTAN dans le domaine cognitif. Les innovateurs retenus présenteront leurs meilleures solutions et outils à un panel d'experts des pays de l'OTAN. En plus de l'exposition internationale et des prix en argent pour les meilleures solutions, il y aura un prix spécial allant jusqu'à 25 000 $ pour la meilleure solution « Fabriqué au Canada». Afin d'être considéré pour le prix canadien supplémentaire, un critère d'admissibilité subséquent sera appliqué. Pour plus d'informations sur l'éligibilité, visitez le site Web IDEeS. Connectez avec un public engagé qui pourrait conduire à des contacts significatifs avec la communauté internationale ! Pour postuler, visitez la page Défi de l'innovation de l'OTAN. Soumettez votre candidature avant le 4 novembre 2021. L'équipe IDEeS