The Historical Archaeology of Halifax’s Earliest Defences
Dr Jonathan Fowler, Professor of Archaeology at Saint Mary’s University, spoke to RUSI(NS) and guests on 7 February and 24
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Royal United Services Institute of Nova Scotia
The Royal United Services Institute of Nova Scotia provides a forum for the study, promotion and debate of defence, security and safety affairs.
Author: RUSI(NS) Staff
‘Within our control’ – The Value of the Primary Reserve
By Meaghan Setter It seems to be in vogue these days to blame the federal government for all our ills,
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The Royal Canadian Air Force Second Century of Operation – The Change to an Expeditionary Air Force – A Concept
by Murray Lee Background Since the formation of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) one hundred years ago on 1
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Canada’s National Disaster Challenge
by Murray Lee Background We are all aware of the four seasons spring, summer, autumn and winter, but as Canadians
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Should the Royal Canadian Air Force Acquire the E-7 Wedgetail for Arctic and Northern Surveillance?
by Murray Lee What is Wedgetail? The Boeing 737 AEW&C is a twin-engine Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft based on the Boeing 737 Next
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Why Canada Needs Submarines
On 18 October 2023, Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee, Commander Royal Canadian Navy, spoke to RUSI(NS) and guests with a presentation titled
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The RCAF is on another merry-go-round. This time it’s the Search and Rescue CC295 Kingfisher.
By Murray Lee A few weeks ago, the Royal United Institute of Nova Scotia released a paper urging the Government
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Is another Cyclone about to form for the RCAF?
by Murray Lee and John McLearn Background In 1992, the Conservative Government of Brian Mulroney, based on the recommendation by
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White Hat Hackers
By David Swan As a retired Army Intelligence Officer with a background in cybersecurity, I regularly get asked about ‘white
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Kingston-class Ships – Less than meets the eye
By SWD Swan There was a recent social media post in which a Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) commanding officer proclaimed
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Naval Doctrine and Strategy
Editor: The following are comments to the article “D – All of The Above: Connecting 21st Century Naval Doctrine to
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