Archive for Category: "Air Warfare"

RCAF’s controversial UAV acquisition plans questioned by defence experts

RCAF’s controversial UAV acquisition plans questioned by defence experts

A proposal by the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), to acquire Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) has been criticized by various defence analysts.

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Canadian Armed Forces allocates $755 million for its aerobatics team

Canadian Armed Forces allocates $755 million for its aerobatics team

The 431 Air Demonstration Squadron, better known as the Snowbirds military aerobatics team will be receiving a new fleet of aircrafts for their drills very soon.

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Abbotsford Airshow to celebrate its 50th anniversary

Abbotsford Airshow to celebrate its 50th anniversary

The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) has decided to celebrate the 50th annual Abbotsford Air Show, with the participation of large number of its aircraft and servicemen.

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Remains of WW2 era airmen recovered from Quebec

Remains of WW2 era airmen recovered from Quebec

Local media reported that the remains of five American airmen have been recovered near the village of Longue Pointe de Mingan, along the Gulf of Saint Lawrence in Quebec.

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Canadian companies win contract to provide in-service support to the CH-147F Chinooks

Canadian companies win contract to provide in-service support to the CH-147F Chinooks

Two of the Canada based companies, the L-3 Communications MAS (Canada) Inc., and the General Dynamics Canada have won contracts from the American multinational aerospace manufacturer Boeing to provide support for the Chinook helicopters.

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RCAF considers the replacement of its BAE Systems Hawk jet trainers

RCAF considers the replacement of its BAE Systems Hawk jet trainers

The RCAF, which is embroiled in a controversial deal for the purchase of Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II JSF aircrafts, is seriously considering the acquisition of new jet trainers to replace its ageing CT-155 Hawks.

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