CAF/DND
Defence Minister announces Canada supplies Ukraine with Leopard 2 battle tanks — less than five per cent of its inventory
Defence Minister Anita Anand announced Canada will supply Ukraine with four Leopard 2 main battle tanks from the Canadian Armed Forces’ (CAF) inventory. The Defence Minister also announced Canada will provide ammunition, spare parts, and will deploy CAF members to train Ukrainian soldiers on the use of these tanks in a third country.
Defence minister concludes productive visit to Ukraine
Earlier this month, Defence Minister Anita Anand concluded a productive visit to Ukraine. Anand began her day visiting an exhibit of destroyed Russian equipment in St. Michael’s Square in Kyiv. There, she saw first-hand evidence of the success Ukraine’s Armed Forces are having in pushing back Russia’s illegal and unjustifiable invasion. Alongside Ukraine’s Deputy Minister of Defence, Anand laid flowers at the Wall of the Remembrance for the Fallen.
Defence Minister visits Kyiv, meets with Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov — announces donation of 200 additional armoured vehicles
Defence Minister Anita Anand visited Kyiv, Ukraine, to reaffirm Canada’s unwavering solidarity with Ukraine and to meet with Ukrainian officials, including Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov. Anand announced Canada will donate 200 Senator Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) to Ukraine. This new package of military assistance responds to a specific Ukrainian request for these vehicles, which are being purchased from Roshel, a Canadian company based in Mississauga, Ont.
Another Canadian Great War soldier identified — KIA Battle of Hill 70
Historical, genealogical, anthropological, archaeological and DNA analysis has been used to identify another Canadian Great War soldier. The Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) have confirmed remains recovered in Vendin-le-Vieil, France, are those of First World War soldier Cpl Percy Howarth.
Do your part — be security smart
Director General Defence Security (DGDS) is hosting its annual virtual Security Awareness Week (SAW) on behalf of Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) from Feb 6 to 10 6 to 10 with the theme Do your part — be security smart. It is an excellent opportunity to increase security awareness and promote departmental security services for all DND employees and CAF members.
Defence Minister Anita Anand announces air defence system donation to Ukraine
Defence Minister Anita Anand announced Canada is purchasing a National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) and associated munitions from the United States to donate to Ukraine. This high-priority donation is the first Canadian donation of an air defence system to Ukraine. A NASAMS is a short to medium range ground-based air defence system that protects against drone, missile, and aircraft attack, with a high success rate.
Why your participation in 2022 Survey on Sexual Misconduct in CAF matters
Last October, Statistics Canada (StatCan) began collecting data for its Survey on Sexual Misconduct in the CAF (SSMCAF). StatCan distributed invitations to more than 80,000 Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members in the Regular Force and the Primary Reserve by mail or e-mail. The deadline for participation has been extended. You now have until Jan. 26 to participate.
New immediate support for military veterans: Mental Health Benefits
Mental health is vital to our overall well-being, but unlike other wounds, our internal struggles can often be harder to spot and treat. So many aspects of our lives are affected by our mental health, which is why it’s important to get the right treatment when we need it.
Christmas message from CDS, CAF CWO during holiday season
The holiday season is upon us, and we hope it brings time for you to relax and recharge in the company of family and friends, after what has been yet another extraordinarily busy year. We also hope you’ll take the opportunity to reflect on the year gone by, and all that we have accomplished together. We are so proud of all that you have done in this regard.
North Warning Systems good to go for Santa tracking: Canadian Rangers
Every year, the Canadian Rangers support a very noteworthy task: inspecting the sensor arrays that contribute to NORAD’s annual Santa-tracking efforts. The Rangers, a 5,000-person strong sub-component of the Canadian Army Reserve, live largely in remote, isolated, and coastal regions of Canada, much like everyone’s favourite elf.
