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.

Comments

A Ground Force Option for an Arctic Policy
Comments

A Ground Force Option for an Arctic Policy

RUSI(NS) Staff

by John McLearn It is clear that with climate change our Arctic is now vulnerable to unscrupulous regimes. Arctic ice

Recruiting and Retention in the Reserve Force
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Recruiting and Retention in the Reserve Force

RUSI(NS) Staff
NATO Interoperability When Targeting Indispensable Objects
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NATO Interoperability When Targeting Indispensable Objects

RUSI(NS) Staff
Arctic security report deems Yukon relatively ‘safe, secure and prepared’
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Arctic security report deems Yukon relatively ‘safe, secure and prepared’

RUSI(NS) Staff
Thoughts on New Vessels for the Royal Canadian Navy
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Thoughts on New Vessels for the Royal Canadian Navy

RUSI(NS) Staff

Papers

Future Aircrew Training for the RCAF
Papers

Future Aircrew Training for the RCAF

RUSI(NS) Staff

by Murray Lee I am not sure how many of our readers are confused or do not understand what is

We Were America’s Best Friend
Papers

We Were America’s Best Friend

RUSI(NS) Staff
Common Law, Civic Law, Martial Law and Military Law
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Common Law, Civic Law, Martial Law and Military Law

RUSI(NS) Staff
China and the Maritime Shipping Industry
Papers

China and the Maritime Shipping Industry

RUSI(NS) Staff
The Royal Canadian Air Force Second Century of Operation – The Change to an Expeditionary Air Force – A Concept
Papers

The Royal Canadian Air Force Second Century of Operation – The Change to an Expeditionary Air Force – A Concept

RUSI(NS) Staff

Presentations

Drydocking Technology
Presentations

Drydocking Technology

RUSI(NS) Staff

29 January 2025, Robert Taylor, Principal Engineer Shipyard Solutions, Bardex Corporation, spoke to RUSI(NS) and guests with a presentation titled

How ‘drones’ are changing 21st Century warfare, aviation, and society
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How ‘drones’ are changing 21st Century warfare, aviation, and society

RUSI(NS) Staff
The Historical Archaeology of Halifax’s Earliest Defences
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The Historical Archaeology of Halifax’s Earliest Defences

RUSI(NS) Staff
Why Canada Needs Submarines
Presentations

Why Canada Needs Submarines

RUSI(NS) Staff
The Nova Scotia RCMP – Forward into 2023 and beyond
Presentations

The Nova Scotia RCMP – Forward into 2023 and beyond

RUSI(NS) Staff

Notes

Canada’s Militia and National Defence Acts
Information Notes

Canada’s Militia and National Defence Acts

RUSI(NS) Staff

by Major Tim Dunne, Canadian Army (retired) Canadian Militia Acts were pieces of legislation that regulated the organization, administration and

Launch of Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment
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Launch of Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment

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Task Group
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Task Group

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Warship Orthography
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Warship Orthography

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Troops
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Troops

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History & Heritage

Canadian Corvettes in the Second World War – A General History
History & Heritage

Canadian Corvettes in the Second World War – A General History

RUSI(NS) Staff

by Dr Richard H. Gimblett, MSC CD RCN (ret’d) The humble corvette was not meant to be the mainstay of

Naming Tanks in the Royal Canadian Armoured Corps
History & Heritage

Naming Tanks in the Royal Canadian Armoured Corps

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Canadian Pacific Railway’s ‘Support Our Troops’ Locomotives
History & Heritage

Canadian Pacific Railway’s ‘Support Our Troops’ Locomotives

RUSI(NS) Staff
Jewish Legion Centenary Commemoration Speech
History & Heritage

Jewish Legion Centenary Commemoration Speech

RUSI(NS) Staff
Wendat Invocation for MV ASTERIX
History & Heritage

Wendat Invocation for MV ASTERIX

RUSI(NS) Staff