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On October 6, media are invited to CFB Suffield to observe counter-drone technologies being demonstrated and tested in a field environment. canada.ca/en/department-nati…
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On September 25, members of the media are invited to attend a photo opportunity between the Minister McGuinty and Gen Phan Văn Giang, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence of Vietnam. canada.ca/en/department-nati…
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Canadian Coast Guard
@CoastGuardCAN
Sep 24
It’s World Maritime Day! 🌊 Every day, our employees help ensure the safety of mariners, protect the marine environment, and support coastal and northern communities. ⚓ Interested? Check it out: canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-…
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Reminder: Help improve medical equipment for Canada's North with low-power, lightweight, compact designs. A share of $2.8M is available through #DefenceIDEaS. Apply by Oct. 8! canada.ca/en/department-nati… #DefenceInnovation
Images of medical equipment and CAF members providing medical support. Text on Image: Enhancing medical capability in austere environments.

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Canadian Armed Forces
@CanadianForces
Sep 22
This past weekend, downtown Ottawa transformed into a vibrant military hub as thousands came together for the 19th edition of Canada Army Run: canada.ca/en/department-nati…
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Congratulations to Kirk Gallinger (full-time member) of Kanata, ON, and Trevor Kraus (part-time member) of Ottawa, ON, on their appointments to the Military Grievances External Review Committee. 1/3
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Learn more about these appointments: orders-in-council.canada.ca/… and orders-in-council.canada.ca/… 2/3
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The Military Grievances External Review Committee is an independent body that reviews military grievances and provides findings to the Chief of the Defence Staff and the CAF member who submitted the grievance. (canada.ca/en/military-grieva…) 3/3
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Ministers of National Defence and Veterans Affairs have issued the following statement recognizing the 86th anniversary of the Battle of Britain: canada.ca/en/department-nati…
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Congratulations to Christine Tovee (Toronto, ON) on her reappointment as a part-time member of the Independent Review Panel for Defence Acquisition: orders-in-council.canada.ca/… 1/2
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This panel challenges requirements and offers advice to the Minister on major military procurement projects. canada.ca/en/independent-rev… 2/2
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Canadian Armed Forces
@CanadianForces
Sep 18
Minister McGuinty issued the following statement to recognize Military Family Appreciation Day: canada.ca/en/department-nati…
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Now open 📢: 3 new IDEaS challenges offer up to $6.75M each - Radio frequency data fusion - Northern wind power - Cold-weather water and waste tech Apply by Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. EDT. canada.ca/en/department-nati…
Graphic with three images. Image 1: Three images of CAF members communicating on radios and communication devices. Image 2: Two images of wind turbines and one of a truck. Image 3: Two images of CAF members working in the North and a tent in a desolate area. Text on image: New IDEaS challenges. New opportunities to innovate! Radio Frequency (RF) data fusion for command and control. Modular wind power for Northern operations. Sustainable Northern Operations: Water and Waste.

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New RFP⚓: Canadian-designed Mine Countermeasures Uncrewed Surface Vehicle for the #RCN to tackle undersea threats. Closes October 1, 2026. #BOREALIS canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tend…
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Canadian Armed Forces
@CanadianForces
Sep 14
Today, the CAF issued the following statement regarding Canada’s participation in a Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity this week in the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone: canada.ca/en/department-nati…
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Minister McGuinty has issued the following statement to mark the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001: canada.ca/en/department-nati…
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Today’s announcement creates faster and more efficient access to emerging technologies and an expanded CAF fleet of drone systems with new operational capabilities for the CAF. We're looking forward to the opportunities these technologies will bring.
Prime Minister of Canada
@CanadianPM
Sep 10
Canada and Ukraine to scale up drone production, build up Canada’s defence industries, and achieve a just and lasting peace in Ukraine: pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releas…
Prime Minister Mark Carney and the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, smile for a photo following their signing of the Canada-Ukraine Declaration for a 100-Year Partnership, in Calgary, Alberta.

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At the 2026 Seoul Defense Dialogue, Canada and the Republic of Korea reaffirmed our shared commitment to peace and security in the Indo-Pacific, while highlighting growing opportunities for cooperation following more than 60 years of defence partnership.
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A person on stage speaking at podium at the Seoul Defense Dialogue 2026. To the right, two people are on stage, sitting next to a table.

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Four people, including two uniformed military officers, standing in the Peace Plaza at the War Memorial of Korea. In the background, rows of international flags, surrounding office buildings, trees, and a bright blue sky.

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Statement by the Minister of National Defence on Official Languages Day: canada.ca/en/department-nati…
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Canadian innovators! We're looking for small, light, and low-power medical equipment for use in austere environments. Up to $2.8M available through #DefenceIDEaS. Apply by Oct. 8: canada.ca/en/department-nati… #DefenceInnovation
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