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Prince Harry qualifies as Apache helicopter pilot
Military | 72 hits | 8:59 PM on Thursday | posted by Hyack
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Britain's defence ministry says Prince Harry has qualified as an Apache attack helicopter pilot, graduating as the best co-pilot gunner in his class after 18 months of training.
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Pentagon catching up with reality on women in combat
Military | 57 hits | 8:58 PM on Thursday | posted by Hyack
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Defence Department rules are catching up a bit with reality after a decade when women in the U.S. military have served, fought and died on the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Link Related to Canada in some say A dogfight over Delhi
Military | 227 hits | 8:29 PM on Monday | posted by Regina
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How France won the multibillion-dollar deal to supply India’s air force with modern fighters
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Link Related to Canada in some say DND being ripped off by contractors, union alleges
Military | 218 hits | 8:38 PM on Sunday | posted by Canadian_Mind
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Taxpayers are on the hook for shoddy construction work at Defence Department buildings and are being overcharged by private contractors providing services at military installations across the country, a new report to be presented Tuesday to a Commons comm
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Link Related to Canada in some say DND probes alleged delays in search for Labrador boy
Military | 112 hits | 9:11 PM on Thursday | posted by Scape
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A top defence department official says the federal government has launched an investigation into a search that recovered the body of a 14-year-old Labrador snowmobiler who was missing since Sunday.
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Link Related to Canada in some say Could Iran become another Iraq?
Military | 167 hits | 11:09 AM on Wednesday | posted by PJB
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This stuff sounds like some of the things said during the build up to the Iraq war. Fear is a good thing for the United States
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Link Related to Canada in some say Doubts raised about future of Afghan army funding
Military | 109 hits | 5:59 PM on Sunday | posted by Hyack
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The commander of the Canadian army says he doubts the international community will have the cash or the political stomach after 2014 to sustain the sprawling Afghan security force being trained by NATO allies.
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Link Related to Canada in some say Soldiers brace for cold as they deploy for Arctic training
Military | 159 hits | 5:47 PM on Thursday | posted by Hyack
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After six years of combat in the desert, some Canadian troops are in for a shock as they deploy to the Arctic for a two-week training exercise.
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Link Related to Canada in some say Canadian soldiers, pilot awarded for bravery
Military | 154 hits | 5:10 PM on Thursday | posted by Hyack
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Seven members of the Canadian Forces receive the Medal of Military Valour from Governor General David Johnston in a ceremony at Rideau Hall.
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Iran oil embargo: William Hague urges Iran to 'come to its senses' over nuclear programme | Mail Online
Military | 206 hits | 8:54 AM on Tuesday | posted by Scape
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Philip Hammond said the sending of HMS Argyll as part of an international flotilla of warships through the Strait of Hormuz sent a 'clear signal' to Iran.
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Link Related to Canada in some say Military convoy begins trek to the Arctic
Military | 151 hits | 8:30 PM on Monday | posted by Hyack
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Hundreds of military vehicles and personnel are beginning a three-day trek from CFB Edmonton to Yellowknife to test themselves and their gear in a harsh winter environment.
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Link Related to Canada in some say Military stress ball contract squashed by MacKay
Military | 136 hits | 5:57 PM on Saturday | posted by Hyack
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Defence Minister Peter MacKay squashes a plan to purchase 20,000 orange stress balls for the military saying it is an unnecessary expenses, according to his spokesman.
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Link Related to Canada in some say France withdraws troops from Afghanistan after four soldiers killed
Military | 234 hits | 6:24 AM on Friday | posted by Regina
French President Nicolas Sarkozy threatens to withdraw entire force
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Link Related to Canada in some say For first time in decades, military takes armour to North
Military | 262 hits | 11:06 PM on Wednesday | posted by Hyack
They were Canada's armoured workhorses in the dust and heat of Afghanistan, and now the military is taking its LAVs to the snowy tundra.
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Link Related to Canada in some say Spy case won't hurt Canada's reputation, MacKay says
Military | 90 hits | 7:47 PM on Tuesday | posted by Hyack
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Defence Minister Peter MacKay is trying to reassure Canadians that allegations of espionage centring on a Halifax naval intelligence officer will not affect the country's reputation among other NATO members.
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MoD announces details of 4,200 job cuts
Military | 142 hits | 3:03 PM on Tuesday | posted by Newfy
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The Ministry of Defence announces its plans for a second round of redundancies in the armed forces, with 4,200 jobs to go.
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Link Related to Canada in some say Army reservists fight cold in Bathurst
Military | 137 hits | 8:43 PM on Monday | posted by Hyack
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Army reserve members were on a training exercise in Bathurst over the weekend, learning how to fight in and survive extremely cold weather conditions.
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Link Related to Canada in some say Military gear missing from Afghan mission shipments
Military | 192 hits | 6:55 PM on Tuesday | posted by Hyack
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The Canadian Forces have experienced serious security breaches with military equipment being shipped back from Afghanistan, CBC News has learned.
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Link Related to Canada in some say Navy's terrorist barrier sunk by mussels
Military | 294 hits | 7:56 AM on Tuesday | posted by Hyack
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A floating barrier designed to foil terrorist attacks and protect Canadian navy ships cannot handle the rigours of Halifax harbour.
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Link Related to Canada in some say HMCS Charlottetown to depart for Mediterranean
Military | 208 hits | 8:45 PM on Thursday | posted by Hyack
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HMCS Charlottetown and her crew of approximately 250 sailors will depart Halifax on Sunday for a six-month-long mission to the Mediterranean Sea.
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Link Related to Canada in some say Iran navy tests surface-to-air missile near Strait of Hormuz | Sympatico.ca News
Military | 220 hits | 1:12 PM on Sunday | posted by stokes
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Iran's navy claimed to have successfully test-fired a medium-range missile from a vessel in the Sea of Oman on Sunday, just one day after its scientists said they had made a major breakthrough in the country's nuclear program.
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U.S., UAE reach deal for missile-defense system
Military | 202 hits | 9:42 PM on Friday | posted by 1Peg
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The United States and the United Arab Emirates have signed a deal for a missile-defense system in the Persian Gulf country, the Pentagon said Friday.
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Link Related to Canada in some say Royal Canadian Air Force mulling major Nunavut base expansion, documents show
Military | 326 hits | 2:21 AM on Tuesday | posted by Hyack
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The Royal Canadian Air Force has looked at a major expansion at Resolute Bay, Nunavut, as it considers transforming it into a key base for Arctic operations.
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U.S. nuclear sub nearly hit freighter near B.C.
Military | 261 hits | 9:42 PM on Friday | posted by Strutz
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A freighter captain's keen eye helped avert a run-in with a nuclear-powered American submarine in Juan de Fuca Strait, a body of water that splits Washington State and B.C. coasts, according to a U.S. periodical.
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Moscow, eyeing U.S. missile defense plans, announces work on 100-ton “monster” missile
Military | 240 hits | 7:23 AM on Thursday | posted by QBall
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During campaign season, it never hurts for a presidential candidate facing a frustrated public to display toughness and resolve in the face of an old and familiar adversary. And it also doesn't hurt to throw in some shock-and-awe--say, a ballistic missile
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Link Related to Canada in some say Airman who died in Nunavut lost raft in icy water: report
Military | 201 hits | 9:49 AM on Wednesday | posted by Strutz
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A military technician who died during a rescue mission in Nunavut was missing his life raft at the time of his death, a flight report reveals.
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Japan chooses F-35 jet as air defence mainstay
Military | 240 hits | 11:28 AM on Tuesday | posted by saturn_656
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Fantino welcomes Tokyo's pick
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US faces more headaches with F-35 fighter
Military | 330 hits | 3:44 PM on Wednesday | posted by Robair
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The US military's F-35 fighter program, already suffering repeated delays, faces a spate of technical problems that the Pentagon expects will slow the pace of production, officials said Wednesday.
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Link Related to Canada in some say IMP rolls out first of refurbished Auroras
Military | 339 hits | 12:06 PM on Monday | posted by DrCaleb
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IMP Group Ltd., the Halifax-based aerospace outfit, rolled out a refurbished CP-140 Aurora aircraft Friday, the first of 10 airplanes to be refitted as part of a $1.5-billion fleet overhaul. Inside the company’s cavernous four-storey airport hangar, t
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N Korea furious at South's Christmas lights plan
Military | 413 hits | 6:48 AM on Monday | posted by Curtman
North Korea has warned of "unexpected consequences" if South Korea goes ahead with plans to light up a Christmas tower near the border.
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US troops massing on Jordan-Syria Border
Military | 490 hits | 11:41 PM on Sunday | posted by Scape
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According to first-hand accounts by several sources in Jordan, during the last few hours foreign military groups, estimated at hundreds of individuals, are spreading near the Jordanian and Syrian border. Another report received from our source in Amman id
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Report: More remains of U.S. troops dumped in landfill
Military | 302 hits | 10:14 PM on Wednesday | posted by Hyack
A published report says the remains of many more U.S. troops have been dumped in a landfill than the military originally acknowledged.
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Link Related to Canada in some say Ex-soldier gets 36 months for assaults on cadets | The Chronicle Herald
Military | 304 hits | 4:37 AM on Saturday | posted by watchdog83
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The best source of local news in Nova Scotia, featuring articles from The Chronicle Herald, breaking news, sports, entertainment, business, national news, international news, weather.
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Link Related to Canada in some say Pakistani officials say alleged NATO attack kills at least 25
Military | 287 hits | 3:09 AM on Saturday | posted by ShepherdsDog
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The Pakistani army said helicopters fired on a Pakistani border checkpost overnight.
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US nuclear aircraft carrier George Bush crippled by toilet outages • The Register
Military | 397 hits | 12:21 PM on Monday | posted by Scape
The US Navy's newest and mightiest nuclear aircraft carrier, the USS George H W Bush*, has been plagued by continual failures in its lavatories, according to reports. Sailors have been forced into increasingly desperate measures to relieve themselves.
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Link Related to Canada in some say Canada to maintain Mediterranean naval presence through 2012: Peter MacKay
Military | 242 hits | 12:12 PM on Sunday | posted by Gunnair
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By Lee Berthiaume HALIFAX — The Conservative government will be keeping a naval frigate in the Mediterranean Sea until the end of next year to ensure a Canadian presence in the region, Defence Minister Peter MacKay said Sunday. MacKay acknowledged the dec
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Blast reported on supply line for U.S. troops in Afghanistan
Military | 217 hits | 11:32 AM on Sunday | posted by wildrosegirl
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CTV Edmonton - Blast reported on supply line for U.S. troops in Afghanistan - Canadian Television
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Link Related to Canada in some say Canada ready to assist in Syria, MacKay says
Military | 230 hits | 11:01 AM on Sunday | posted by wildrosegirl
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While any intervention in Syria would have to follow a series of United Nations sanctions, Canada's armed forces are "prepared for all inevitabilities," Defence Minister Peter MacKay said Sunday.
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Link Related to Canada in some say Ex-soldier gets four years in jail for killing comrade
Military | 257 hits | 11:41 AM on Friday | posted by Guy_Fawkes
Former army reservist Matthew Wilcox has been sentenced to four years in jail for fatally shooting fellow soldier Cpl. Kevin Megeney in Afghanistan.
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Link Related to Canada in some say Jonathan Kay: Support Israel by all means, but not with a mutual-defence pact | Full Comment | National Post
Military | 225 hits | 4:45 PM on Thursday | posted by Gunnair
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Canada and Israel are negotiating a series of agreements that would tighten defence co-operation between the two nations. According to Defence Minister Peter MacKay, the bolstered relationship may even extend to a mutual-defence agreement — which would re
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Link Related to Canada in some say Stephen Harper foreign policy flawed by troubled F-35 purchase | Full Comment | National Post
Military | 267 hits | 4:37 PM on Thursday | posted by Gunnair
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By Michael Den Tandt Even Stephen Harper’s detractors will acknowledge — after a few libations and with no microphones in view — that the prime minister has generally shown a deft hand in foreign affairs. Indeed, along with economic management, this has b
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Link Related to Canada in some say Washington could scrap its F-35 jet purchase
Military | 332 hits | 9:47 AM on Tuesday | posted by stokes
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U.S. Defence chief includes stealth fighters in list of potential cuts – a move that would imperil Ottawa’s plans for the planes
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Link Related to Canada in some say Canadian Forces may need U.S. help supplying Arctic
Military | 322 hits | 6:05 PM on Monday | posted by ShepherdsDog
The Canadian military will have to look to commercial contractors and possibly even exchanges with the Americans in order to sustain itself when forces are built up in the country's far North, a series of internal Defence Department documents show.
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Link Related to Canada in some say Chinese recruited for war had secret passage through Canada
Military | 248 hits | 6:42 PM on Friday | posted by Strutz
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Some 140,000 Chinese men were recruited by the Allies during WWI to fill a critical labour shortage. While their contributions have often been overlooked or even forgotten, there is evidence of their work everywhere in and around Ypres and along the coast
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Link Related to Canada in some say The need for Remembrance Day endures
Military | 200 hits | 5:38 AM on Friday | posted by Curtman
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There are no longer any living veterans from WWI and the number of veterans from WWII dwindles with each passing year. Even the Korean War veterans are aging.
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Link Related to Canada in some say Canadian soldier fined, reprimanded for mailing weapons home
Military | 366 hits | 3:11 PM on Wednesday | posted by Regina
Capt. Marc Babineau pleaded guilty to one count of committing an act prejudicial to good order and discipline
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Link Related to Canada in some say Federal website promoting Canadian flight anniversary now advertising prostitutes
Military | 337 hits | 1:29 PM on Tuesday | posted by DrCaleb
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By David Pugliese A federal government website that promoted Canada’s 100th anniversary of flight is now advertising U.S. and Turkish prostitutes after Transport Canada let its ownership of the domain name lapse. The site still has logos from sponsors suc
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Link Related to Canada in some say Suffering soldiers, four-legged saviours
Military | 205 hits | 12:18 AM on Saturday | posted by Hyack
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Veterans Affairs, Defence Department urged to support service-dog programs to help retired military suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder
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Link Related to Canada in some say HMCS Preserver runs into Halifax dock
Military | 284 hits | 9:41 PM on Friday | posted by Hyack
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HMCS Preserver bumped into the dock of the Irving-owned Halifax Shipyard Friday afternoon.
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Link Related to Canada in some say Final submissions heard at ex-reservist's court martial
Military | 221 hits | 8:33 AM on Friday | posted by wildrosegirl
Final submissions began Friday in the court martial of a former Canadian soldier charged in the shooting death of a fellow reservist in Afghanistan.

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