Naval Expeditionary Forces
Response to: Navy Expeditionary Forces Providing Expeditionary Capabilities and Training during RIMPAC 2016 It is often underappreciated that a mark
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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.
Security Affairs
The Security Affairs Committee (SAC) is the Institute’s internal forum for discussion and comment on defence and security affairs affecting the Canadian Armed Forces, the RCMP and other services. SAC activities are one of the main efforts of the Institute in support of its aim of fostering knowledge of and appreciation for defense and security of Canada. The committee is a cornerstone of the raison d’être of the Institute.
Currently the SAC is chaired by Major John McLearn Intelligence Branch (retired).
Submission to the Defence Policy Review Roundtable
Submitted to the Defence Policy Review Roundtable in Halifax, NS, Canada held on June 28, 2016. Canada is a trading state
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The Super Hornet Proposal
The present federal government finds itself embroiled in controversy over the choice of a future fighter aircraft for conduct of
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Ships Stop Here – A Beginning, Not an End
On 18 July 1968, the oiler Protecteur was launched at Saint John, a year later to be taken into commission
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Operation UNIFIER Canadian Armed Forces Training Mission to the Ukraine
Presentation on Operation UNIFIER delivered to members of RUSI-NS.
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General Vance at CDA Institute Conference on Security and Defence [transcript]
General Vance, Chief of the Defence Staff, speaking the Conference of Defence Associations Institute Conference on Security and Defence, 19
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Nanisivik Analysis
There are no true ports in the Canadian Arctic to accommodate large vessels. Yet, ships are the primary mode of
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