Canadian Armed Forces

Jul- 2026 -

21 July

Arms

A U.S. Army Special Forces soldier fires an M72 light anti-tank weapon during a training event at an undisclosed location in Afghanistan in support of Resolute Support, March 6, 2020. ORS is a NATO-led train, advise, and assist mission seeking reconciliation and peace for Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joel Pfiester)(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joel Pfiester)

Canada Taps Magellan to Produce M72 Anti-Tank Weapons Locally

Canada has contracted Magellan Aerospace to manufacture the M72 Light Anti-Tank Weapon, expanding domestic production of a key infantry weapon for the Canadian Armed Forces.

16 July

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Canadian Armed Forces members partake in the FMUAS drone course withe their custom-made drones on 24 June 2026 in Wainwright, Alberta, Canada. Image by: Aviator Natalie Chilcott, CFB Wainwright Imaging

Rojoef Manuel

Canada to Fast-Track Military Drone Development With New Defense Hub

Canada will invest $21 million over the next two years to establish a defense innovation center designed to accelerate the development, testing, and integration of military drones and other autonomous systems.

Jun- 2026 -

3 June

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

Canada Strikes $1.88B HIMARS Procurement Deal With US

Canada has struck a 2.6-billion Canadian dollar ($1.88-billion) deal with the US to procure 26 M142 HIMARS launchers for the Canadian Army.

May- 2026 -

8 May

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Personnel deploying a small unmanned aerial system

Rojoef Manuel

Canadian Military Ramps Up Counter-UAS Defenses Amid Drone Threats

Canada has begun fielding counter-unmanned aerial system capabilities at key military infrastructure as Ottawa responds to growing concerns over surveillance, sabotage, and potential attacks involving drones.

Apr- 2026 -

21 April

Americas

Giulia Bernacchi

Canadian Armed Forces Records Highest Intake in Over 30 Years

The Canadian Armed Forces has recorded its highest intake in over three decades, enrolling 7,310 personnel in the last fiscal year.

20 April

Arms

U.S. Army 1st Lt. Amanda Lee, fires the SIG Sauer P320-M17, semi-automatic pistol while kneeling during weapons qualification at Camp Bullis in San Antonio, Texas, on April 19, 2021. The Contract Operational Readiness Exercise culminating events validates Soldiers set to deploy within the coming months and next fiscal year (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Eric Kestner / Released by Ms. Angele Ringo 377th Public Affairs Specialist).

Rojoef Manuel

Canada, SIG Sauer Hit With Lawsuit Over Military Pistol Accident

A Canadian military security officer has filed a lawsuit against the federal government and American gunmaker SIG Sauer after an injury from an alleged unintentional discharge from a service pistol.

8 April

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

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Rojoef Manuel

Canada’s Future MQ-9 Drone Fleet to Launch With Limited Capability

Canada’s first MQ-9 unmanned aerial systems are set to enter service in 2028 but will initially operate with limited functions.

Mar- 2026 -

24 March

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Canada to Replace Aging C7, C8 Rifles With 65,000+ New Firearms

Ottawa has contracted Colt Canada to supply 65,402 assault rifles under the Canadian Modular Assault Rifle program, replacing the Canadian Armed Forces’ C7 and C8 systems after more than 35 years in service.

3 March

Americas

Canadian Army soldiers stand during the opening ceremonies for North Wind 26 on Camp Makomanai, Japan, Jan. 22, 2026. North Wind is a bilateral U.S. Army Japan and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force winter field training exercise in Hokkaido, Japan—running from Jan. 20–Feb. 3—focused on enhancing bilateral tactics, techniques and procedures for extreme cold-weather conditions and enhancing interoperability and readiness between U.S. and Japanese forces. (U. S. Army photo by Sgt. John Russell)

Rojoef Manuel

Calian, ADGA to Provide Training Support for Canadian Army

Satellite communications company Calian Group has partnered with technical solutions firm ADGA Group Consultants to support next-generation land training and simulation for the Canadian Army.

Dec- 2025 -

2 December

Americas

Troops in formation at an icy environment.

Rojoef Manuel

Canadian Lawmakers Play Tiny Role in Keeping Military in Check, Study Says

The Canadian Parliament has some of the weakest civilian oversight of its military among major democracies, according to a new study assessing how lawmakers monitor armed forces.

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