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With World Cup matches upcoming in Canada 🇨🇦 Pilots are reminded to check all NAV CANADA NOTAMs for CYVR and CYYZ/CYTZ
⚠️ Unauthorized entry into restricted airspace may prompt a #NORAD response!"
To avoid this, fly informed and safely ⚽️
With World Cup ⚽ matches kicking off in the U.S. and Canada this week, we are reminding all pilots to ensure awareness of, and compliance with, all pertinent #NOTAMs and flight-planning resources – even for your routine flight patterns.
🇨🇦 In Canada ➡️ Watch for NAV CANADA NOTAMs, AICs, and special-use airspace publications for CYVR/Vancouver and CYYZ/CYTZ/Toronto.
🇺🇸 In the U.S. ➡️ Check all applicable #FAA NOTAMs, TFRs, and additional guidance for regions hosting World Cup activity.
⚠️ Reminder: Unauthorized entry into restricted airspace can trigger an undesired security response, including an intercept by #NORAD fighter aircraft.
To avoid these outcomes, plan ahead.
Fly informed. Fly safe.
Enjoy the matches while NORAD watches the skies.
Go Canada! Go USA! #WeHaveTheWatch
ALT NORAD graphic depicting a fighter aircraft and soccer ball as part of World Cup 2026 coverage. Texts includes "We'll watch the skies. You watch the pitch." And, "We have the Watch" U.S. and Canda.
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On Friday April 24, 442 Transport and Rescue Squadron responded to a medical emergency at sea aboard a cargo vessel approximately 300 km west of Vancouver Island. SAR Techs were safely lowered onto the vessel and the patient was assessed and transferred to hospital. @RCAF_ARC
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Today the Government of Canada announced a commitment to purchase a future RCAF air demonstration capability. After more than six decades of service 2026 will mark the final season for the CT‑114 Tutor aircraft fleet which has represented Canada with dignity and pride since 1971.
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We are incredibly proud of the women and men who, for decades, have represented CAF with pride at airshows across North America and look forward to joining with Canadians to celebrate the team’s rich history, heritage, and excellence in the Tutor fleet's farewell season.
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NORAD was pleased to welcome Lieutenant-General Jamie Speiser-Blanchet, Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force and #RCAF Chief Warrant Officer Renee Hansen to headquarters this week.
The visit highlighted the strength of our 🇨🇦🇺🇸 binational partnership and reinforced ongoing coordination between #NORAD and the @RCAF_ARC on shared priorities, from domain awareness to capability modernization efforts. Engagements with senior leaders and subject matter experts underscore how our integrated approach remains essential to defending North America together.
#WeHaveTheWatch #StrongerTogether
ALT From left to right, Royal Canadian Air Force Chief Warrant Officer Renee Hansen; Lieutenant-General Jamie Speiser-Blanchet, Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force, Lieutenant-General Huddleston, Deputy Commander of NORAD, and Chief Warrant Officer Plamondon, Canadian Element NORAD Chief Warrant Officer, stand outside NORAD Headquarters, April 14, 2026.
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How time flies! ✈️ Today we turn 102 years old! 🥳
On April 1, 1924, the RCAF began with just over 300 members. Today we have thousands of members who proudly serve at home and abroad, defending Canada in both air and space operations.
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The Defence Investment Agency is Canada’s new federal agency responsible for modernizing the country’s defence procurement system.
More info:
canada.ca/en/defence-investm…
ALT Naval helicopter stationed on a vessel with a soldier in tactical gear walking beside it. Text reads Defence Investment Agency.
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Today we announced contract awards for the @RCAF_ARC’s CC-330 Husky fleet. Two contracts were awarded to @L3HarrisTech for maintenance and materiel support, and a third to Airbus Defence and Space S.A. for original manufacturer support services.
@Airbus
canada.ca/en/defence-investm…
ALT Group photo of numerous attendees at a conference or meeting, with key figures positioned prominently in front.
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Guess who are on their way to the Kennedy Space Center? ✈️Jeremy Hansen and the Artemis II crew are flying on NASA T-38 jets as we speak ahead of the launch on April 1. They're scheduled to arrive at 2 pm ET. Follow Jeremy's flight live: flightradar24.com/30.71,-88.…
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CAF members from @NORADCommand participated in #ArcticEdge26 (Feb 23–Mar 13) with their @USNorthernCmd partners 🇨🇦🇺🇸
#AE26 strengthens Arctic readiness, cruise missile defence, and the protection of the North American homeland. ✈️❄️
#ARCTICEDGE26 #ArcticSecurity #AlwaysVigilant
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Three Royal Canadian Air Force squadrons are being re-focused to domestic operations. The RCAF’s three Combat Support Squadrons—439 Squadron at 3 Wing Bagotville; 417 Squadron at 4 Wing Cold Lake; and 444 Squadron at 5 Wing Goose Bay—are now Domestic Response Squadrons.
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All three squadrons will remain at their present Wings, but their primary role will shift to supporting domestic operations within Canada. They will continue in their traditional role of personnel recovery at their respective Wings as a secondary duty.
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We have more details about our recent adjustments to compensation and benefits for CAF members!
Check out Phase Three: canada.ca/en/department-nati…
Details provided on:
• Environmental Allowances,
• Domestic Operations Allowance, and
• Arctic Allowance
ALT Text: Improvements to compensation and benefits for the Canadian Armed Forces. Environmental Allowances, Domestic Operations Allowance, Arctic Allowance
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From the High Arctic to Greenland, #NORAD #OpNOBLEDEFENDER showcases binational operations in austere environments, strengthening aerospace and maritime warning with Canada and the U.S., in coordination with the Kingdom of Denmark in defense of North America.
#ArcticDefence
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📸: Master Corporal Bélynda Casse, Imaging Services, 3 Wing Bagotville
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The 2026 Olympic Winter Games start today! We’re wishing @TeamCanada and all Canadian athletes the best of luck. Go Canada! 🇨🇦❄️
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Looking for more info on our recent adjustments to compensation and benefits for CAF members?
Have a look at Phase Two: canada.ca/en/department-nati…
Details provided on:
• Instructor Allowance
• Critical Occupation Recruitment Allowance
• Mobility Allowance
ALT Text: Improvements to compensation and benefits for the Canadian Armed Forces. Critical Occupation Recruitment Allowance, Instructor Allowance, Mobility Allowance.
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