Sapphire in the sky: Space domain awareness is Canadian space commander’s top priority

Sapphire in the sky: Space domain awareness is Canadian space commander’s top priority
Sapphire in the sky: Space domain awareness is Canadian space commander’s top priority

“Sapphire has done yeoman’s service for us. It is beyond end of life, but keeps chugging away like the Energizer Bunny. And, and every day that it has a hiccup, I go, ‘Not today, not today,'” said Brig. Gen. Mike Adamson.

Canada’s new Space Division: Evolution not revolution

Canada’s new Space Division: Evolution not revolution
Canada’s new Space Division: Evolution not revolution

Even as Canada acknowledges growing importance of space in defense, Jessica West of Canada’s Project Ploughshares said, “The creation of a division within the military [structure] rather than a standalone force points to the integration of space across military functions rather than a ‘warfighting’ orientation.”

Boeing offers P-8A to replace Canada’s CP-140 patrol fleet

Boeing offers P-8A to replace Canada’s CP-140 patrol fleet
Boeing offers P-8A to replace Canada’s CP-140 patrol fleet

Boeing’s offer comes as the US Navy has stopped purchasing new P-8As for the foreseeable future.

Who Stands On Guard For Thee: Canada’s Contribution To Northern Defense

Who Stands On Guard For Thee: Canada’s Contribution To Northern Defense
Who Stands On Guard For Thee: Canada’s Contribution To Northern Defense

The return of the Russian threat has spurred US allies to pay new attention to collective defense, not just in Europe but in the North Atlantic. No ally is more critical than Canada, strategically joined at the hip with the US in NORAD. Recently, I had a chance to interview the head of the Royal…

ALERT: NORAD Santa Tracking Site Ready!

It is my favorite defense-related story of the Christmas season: NORAD, the command responsible for tracking possible airborne threats to America tracks Santa as he roams the globe. In addition to tracking Santa on the day, the site offers Santa Cams that show Santa at locations around the globe, as well as lots of Christmas…