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KANDAHAR, Afghanistan - The ambush that took the life of Sgt. Michael Starker unfolded within sight of a heavily defended Canadian forward operating base, much to the horror and dismay of his fellow soldiers and a long-time friend.
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan - A Canadian medic killed in a vicious Taliban ambush was celebrated Wednesday as a man who had dedicated his "life to protecting and rescuing" those in need.
The next commander of Canadian troops in Afghanistan arrived in Kandahar on Wednesday, saying he believes the mission will take on a different flavour during his nine-month tour.
HALIFAX - Clutching a small bouquet of red roses and grinning from ear to ear, Leading Seaman Alex Moore raced down the gangway of HMCS Charlottetown to get his first glimpse of his newborn son.
The first of five Canadian warships scheduled for major refits in Victoria over the next decade slipped into graving dock this week stripped of her guns and radar systems and ready for a six-month overhaul to modernize the vessel.
Canada's armoured vehicles are limited in the amount of protection they can carry, so the military is starting to look for a replacement in the near future, Gen. Rick Hillier says.
OTTAWA - The long supply line that brings beans, bullets, bandages and everything else needed for the troops in Afghanistan owes its success more to hard work and dedicated people than to slick organization, the auditor general reports.
The Defence Department posted a contract tender Monday asking companies for proposals for high-tech body suits that could help Canadian soldiers carry bigger loads into battle.
4 WING COLD LAKE, Alta. - There will be a month-long population spike in Cold Lake as flight crews from around the world participate in Exercise MAPLE FLAG 41
Boeing has withdrawn from the competition to replace the Swiss air force's F-5 fighter fleet, saying the latest version of the Super Hornet was overqualified to do the job the European nation required.
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan - National Defence is looking to buy more specialized armoured vehicles to detect roadside bombs, the biggest scourge facing troops in Afghanistan, The Canadian Press has learned.
China has secretly built a major underground nuclear submarine base that could threaten Asian countries and challenge American power in the region, it can be disclosed. Satellite imagery, passed to The Daily Telegraph, shows that a substantial harbour has
Defence Minister Peter MacKay was tight-lipped Wednesday about a report that the federal government might cancel its $5 billion contract to replace Canada's aging fleet of Sea King helicopters.
ABOARD CANFORCE 99 - The lights of a lonely village twinkled below as Maj. Tim Burke manoeuvred the giant, camouflaged C-17 Globemaster into position for a spine-tingling, rapid descent into Kandahar Airfield
A three-ship task force, one of Canada’s largest naval contributions to the war against terrorism since 9/11, will soon be conducting maritime security operations in the Arabian Sea.
OTTAWA -- Canada's military is struggling to shed its "white guys" image, embracing more culture and diversity to put a more colourful face on the armed forces.
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. -- The Victoria Cross and other medals belonging to a celebrated Newfoundland war hero are back in his home province after four-and-a-half years in Ottawa.
The Bush administration said Wednesday it was tentatively planning to sell Canada six Boeing Co CH-47D heavy-lift transport helicopters that could boost the ability to operate together in the U.S.-declared global war on terrorism.
The proposed sale,
The 412th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron performed aircraft power and cooling air system training in hangar 1820 at Edwards AFB on April 15 in preparation for the F-35 Lightning II's tentative arrival in mid-May.
OTTAWA - Canadian Forces personnel learned to operate Canada's newest military plane, the giant Boeing C-17, by training on American jets, including flying those planes into Iraq in support of the U.S. war, according to a memo written by Canada's top ge
The suicide rate among Canada's soldiers doubled from 2006 to 2007, rising to a rate triple that of the general population, according to data obtained through access to information requests.
TOFINO, B.C. - The tiny blue bars pinned above rows of gold and silver medals speak to the horrors this ever-shrinking group of Korean War veterans experienced 57 years ago this week
Canada's army is stretched almost to the breaking point and replacement stocks of equipment for Afghanistan have been used up, warns the head of land force.
HALIFAX -- Canada's top soldier is praising military families for their understanding and support as the warship HMCS Iroquois sails toward the Arabian Sea as part of a six-month deployment.
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan - The ambush that took the life of Sgt. Michael Starker unfolded within sight of a heavily defended Canadian forward operating base, much to the horror and dismay of his fellow soldiers and a long-time friend.
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan - A Canadian medic killed in a vicious Taliban ambush was celebrated Wednesday as a man who had dedicated his "life to protecting and rescuing" those in need.
The next commander of Canadian troops in Afghanistan arrived in Kandahar on Wednesday, saying he believes the mission will take on a different flavour during his nine-month tour.
HALIFAX - Clutching a small bouquet of red roses and grinning from ear to ear, Leading Seaman Alex Moore raced down the gangway of HMCS Charlottetown to get his first glimpse of his newborn son.
The first of five Canadian warships scheduled for major refits in Victoria over the next decade slipped into graving dock this week stripped of her guns and radar systems and ready for a six-month overhaul to modernize the vessel.
Canada's armoured vehicles are limited in the amount of protection they can carry, so the military is starting to look for a replacement in the near future, Gen. Rick Hillier says.
OTTAWA - The long supply line that brings beans, bullets, bandages and everything else needed for the troops in Afghanistan owes its success more to hard work and dedicated people than to slick organization, the auditor general reports.
One Canadian soldier has been killed and another wounded by enemy fire in a rural area in southern Afghanistan, the military confirmed Tuesday.
The Defence Department posted a contract tender Monday asking companies for proposals for high-tech body suits that could help Canadian soldiers carry bigger loads into battle.
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA - NORAD is celebrating its 50th Anniversary, with opportunities for the public and media to join the festivities.
4 WING COLD LAKE, Alta. - There will be a month-long population spike in Cold Lake as flight crews from around the world participate in Exercise MAPLE FLAG 41
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan - National Defence is looking to buy more specialized armoured vehicles to detect roadside bombs, the biggest scourge facing troops in Afghanistan, The Canadian Press has learned.
Defence Minister Peter MacKay was tight-lipped Wednesday about a report that the federal government might cancel its $5 billion contract to replace Canada's aging fleet of Sea King helicopters.
ABOARD CANFORCE 99 - The lights of a lonely village twinkled below as Maj. Tim Burke manoeuvred the giant, camouflaged C-17 Globemaster into position for a spine-tingling, rapid descent into Kandahar Airfield
A three-ship task force, one of Canada’s largest naval contributions to the war against terrorism since 9/11, will soon be conducting maritime security operations in the Arabian Sea.
More planes and more work are on the agenda for this base's 429 Transport Squadron, and its commander says his team is ready for both.
OTTAWA -- Canada's military is struggling to shed its "white guys" image, embracing more culture and diversity to put a more colourful face on the armed forces.
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. -- The Victoria Cross and other medals belonging to a celebrated Newfoundland war hero are back in his home province after four-and-a-half years in Ottawa.
A New Glasgow pilot who just got his wings last spring is already flying the military’s newest and largest aircraft.
The Air Force provided vital air support earlier this spring to Operation Nunalivut 08, a joint sovereignty operation in the High Arctic.
OTTAWA - Canadian Forces personnel learned to operate Canada's newest military plane, the giant Boeing C-17, by training on American jets, including flying those planes into Iraq in support of the U.S. war, according to a memo written by Canada's top ge
The federal government has awarded contracts worth $900 million to companies in Victoria and Halifax to refit the navy's entire fleet of frigates
The suicide rate among Canada's soldiers doubled from 2006 to 2007, rising to a rate triple that of the general population, according to data obtained through access to information requests.
TOFINO, B.C. - The tiny blue bars pinned above rows of gold and silver medals speak to the horrors this ever-shrinking group of Korean War veterans experienced 57 years ago this week
Canada's army is stretched almost to the breaking point and replacement stocks of equipment for Afghanistan have been used up, warns the head of land force.
Defence Minister Peter MacKay is expected in Halifax on Monday to commit $3.1 billion to upgrade Canada’s 12 Halifax-class frigates.
WINNIPEG - Most parents would find it highly unusual to hear from their offspring's boss, unless there were a serious problem.
HALIFAX -- Canada's top soldier is praising military families for their understanding and support as the warship HMCS Iroquois sails toward the Arabian Sea as part of a six-month deployment.