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by C. Zachary Hofer, Electronic Systems Analyst, Forecast International. Although the Canadian Forces’ efforts to replace their aging Fixed Wing Search and Rescue (FWSAR) aircraft were formalized in 2004, advancements …
The Canadian FWSAR Program and Its Diverse Surface-Search Radar Candidates Read Moreby Shaun McDougall, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. Ottawa has announced a plan to provide the military with sustained annual budget growth of three percent beginning in 2017, providing …
Canada’s Effort to Boost Defense Spending May Be Too Little, Too Late Read Moreby Shaun McDougall, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. The Royal Canadian Air Force hopes that investing in simulators will save money in the long run by reducing the strain …
Royal Canadian Air Force Simulator Strategy Carries CAD544 Million Price Tag Read More by Shaun McDougall, Forecast International. Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper has asked Parliament to extend military operations against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria by 12 months, and also …
Canadian Prime Minister Seeks Approval to Attack ISIS in Syria, Extend Mission One Year Read More