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Dr. Alexander Salt joined our latest podcast on Canadian #drone capabilities to discuss Canada’s UAV fleet, lessons from #Ukraine, and the need for faster investment in air defence, mass-produced drones, and data-processing capacity. bit.ly/4uBw7HI
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June 16 marks a key moment for our Navy as VAdm Topshee transfers command to VAdm Charlebois. This long‑standing tradition reflects professionalism, continuity, and readiness for the future. #HelpLeadFight
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The 2029 warning: NATO's race to rearm ahead of Russia. German defence minister, army chief point to a narrow timeline. They're not alone #cdnpoli #NATO #Germany #Canada #RussisUkrainewar
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On today's Expert Series podcast, LCol Cory Durant, Dr. Alexander Salt, Katheron Intson, and Bibi Imre-Millei discuss how drones are transforming modern warfare and what 🇨🇦 must do to meet this new reality. bit.ly/4uBw7HI
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Last week, CDA welcomed member associations and parliamentarians to its Spring Defence Caucus Reception. We also thanked LGen (Ret’d) Guy Thibault for his leadership as President and welcomed BGen (Ret’d) Craig Hilton as CDA’s new President.
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Canada is exploring a mixed fleet of F-35s and Gripens.
@justinmassie1 and Richard Shimooka discuss the potential implications, including NORAD and NATO roles, integration challenges, and continental defence. bit.ly/4awKXYC
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On June 4, CDA Institute convened a conference on Strengthening Euro-Atlantic Defence Integration, bringing together experts to discuss Canada-Europe defence cooperation. Thanks to @KPMG_Canada, MINDS, our partners, sponsors, speakers, and attendees. #Defence #NATO
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Join us at the 34th Annual Vimy Gala Nov 4, 2026 at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa.
Connect with leaders in defence, government, & industry for an evening of recognition and national pride.
Tables go fast, reserve yours now: bit.ly/4ujVbTh
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In the latest edition of Voices of the CDA, LCol Andrew L. Brown, PhD and Col Howard Coombs, PhD argue that the Canadian Armed Forces must overhaul its approach to military intelligence to survive future multi-domain conflicts. bit.ly/4uddjhw
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Last week, CDA welcomed member associations and parliamentarians to its Spring Defence Caucus Reception. We also thanked LGen (Ret’d) Guy Thibault for his leadership as President and welcomed BGen (Ret’d) Craig Hilton as CDA’s new President.
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Join us at the 34th Annual Vimy Gala Nov 4, 2026 at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa.
Connect with leaders in defence, government, & industry for an evening of recognition and national pride, featuring the Vimy Award.
Tables go fast, reserve yours now: bit.ly/4ujVbTh
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Future wars won’t be decided by who collects the most data, but by who can turn it into decisions the fastest. Read the latest edition of Voices of the CDA by LCol Andrew L. Brown, PhD, and Col Howard Coombs, PhD. bit.ly/4uddjhw
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Canada is exploring a mixed fleet of F-35s and Gripens.
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and Richard Shimooka discuss the potential implications, including NORAD and NATO roles, integration challenges, and continental defence. bit.ly/4awKXYC
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Future wars won’t be decided by who collects the most data, but by who turns it into decisions fastest. Our latest, Voices of the CDA from LCol Andrew L. Brown and Col Howard Coombs: bit.ly/4uddjhw
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Canada is exploring a mixed fleet of F-35s and Gripens. @justinmassie1 and Richard Shimooka discuss the potential implications, including NORAD and NATO roles, integration challenges, and continental defence. bit.ly/4awKXYC
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🇨🇦 is in negotiations with Saab for the GlobalEye airborne early warning system amid tensions with Washington and a review of the F-35 program. In our latest Expert Series, MGen (Ret'd) Colin Keiver explores the implications for 🇨🇦🇺🇸. defence cooperation.
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Future wars won’t be decided by who collects the most data, but by who turns it into decisions fastest. Our latest, Voices of the CDA from LCol Andrew L. Brown and Col Howard Coombs: bit.ly/4uddjhw
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Very good news. In dangerous times, the ability to strike hard with precision at longer ranges is vital to both combat effectiveness and credible deterrence.
This capability marks a major step forward in modernizing the Canadian Army. HIMARS will give the Army a mobile, long-range precision strike capability that can be deployed across Canada, including the Arctic, and abroad using existing RCAF aircraft. (1/2)
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Delighted to have published my first article with the @CDAInstitute on why 🇨🇦 should join the U.K.-led Joint Expeditionary Force - JEF. Doing so would bring it closer to its most like-minded Allies while signalling it will continue defence reform momentum. cdainstitute.ca/a-case-for-c…
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Former CDS and Chair of the CDA Institute, Gen (Ret'd) Tom Lawson says diversifying defence investments makes sense, but he has concerns about how effective #Saab's #GlobalEye will be in the #North.
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