Canada is boosting its role in NATO deterrence efforts in Latvia amid a major shift by the alliance to a more assertive defensive posture in the wake of Russian atrocities in Ukrainian cities of Bucha and Mariupol.
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Military panel recommends barring some mainstream religions from chaplaincy
A Department of National Defence (DND) advisory panel has recommended barring individuals from the military chaplaincy whose organized religion’s beliefs do not align with the department’s equality and social justice values.
The Minister of National Defence Advisory Panel on Systemic Racism and Discrimination’s Final Report for January 2022 reads that “(i)t is necessary to recognize that for some Canadians religion can be a source of suffering and generational trauma. This is especially true for many lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and two-spirited members of Canadian society.”
The panel’s first of four recommendations – contained beneath the heading of “Re-Defining Chaplaincy” – is blunt.
“Do not consider for employment as spiritual guides or multi-faith representatives Chaplaincy applicants affiliated with religious groups whose values are not aligned with those of the Defence Team.”
How Obama and Biden Destroyed the Greatest Military the World Has Ever Seen
Joseph R. Biden is directly responsible for the worst, most humiliating, most dangerous – yet completely avoidable – defeat in the history of American warfare. He has betrayed the country that elected him and that he is sworn to serve. Yet Biden has shown no remorse and taken no responsibility for the damage he has done. Instead, he has brazenly lied and called his own disaster a “success.”
Canadian military not ready to waive citizenship requirement
A little-known immigration pathway called the Foreign Skilled Military Applicant (FSMA) has only seen 15 successful candidates over the last five years.
“Over the last year alone, the Canadian Forces Recruiting Group (CFRG) interacted with approximately 100 individuals who were interested in joining the military through the FSMA,” military spokesperson Major Brian Kominar told NCM.
“Discussions involving the Department of National Defence, the Canadian Armed Forces, and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on lifting the citizenship requirement are continuing, though there are no changes to announce at this time,” he said.
In Ukraine’s moment of desperation, Canada hesitates on heavy weapons
Canada has a stockpile of light armoured vehicles that could be deployed, says former Chief of the Defence Staff, Rick Hillier. ‘It would make a serious difference’.
Ukraine war: Russia bombards cities as eastern offensive begins
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has said Russia has launched an assault to seize the eastern Donbas region.
Moscow bombarded cities with rocket and artillery fire on Monday and in a video address Mr Zelensky said that the battle “for the Donbas has begun”.
Ukraine’s top security official, Oleksiy Danilov, said that Russia tried to break through Ukrainian front lines in the region.
The offensive has been long-expected after Russia failed to seize Kyiv.
Israel Successfully Tests New Laser Missile Defense System
Israel’s new laser missile defense system has successfully intercepted mortars, rockets and anti-tank missiles in recent tests, Defense Minister Benny Gantz said Thursday.
The Israeli-made laser system, designed to complement a series of aerial defense systems such as the costly Iron Dome deployed by Israel, will be operational “as soon as possible,” Gantz said.
Pentagon to build nuclear microreactors to power far-flung bases
Pentagon officials recently announced that the Defense Department will build a nuclear microreactor that can be flown to an austere site by a C-17 cargo plane and set up to power a military base.
Israel Successfully Tests New Laser Missile Defense System
Israel’s new laser missile defense system has successfully intercepted mortars, rockets and anti-tank missiles in recent tests, Defense Minister Benny Gantz said Thursday.
The Israeli-made laser system, designed to complement a series of aerial defense systems such as the costly Iron Dome deployed by Israel, will be operational “as soon as possible,” Gantz said.
Canada’s top soldier says the military is on the ‘cusp’ of rapid change
Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Wayne Eyre says the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is facing many new challenges and will need to move quickly to cope.
In a speech delivered to one of Ottawa’s “Mayor’s Breakfast” networking events, Eyre said the military will need to adapt swiftly to changes in technology, geopolitics and culture to be effective.
He didn’t mince words when speaking about the CAF’s need to modernize.
“Overall, the armed forces that we have today is not the armed forces we need for the future,” he said.
“We are on the cusp of so much change that has to come.”
2% GDP for NATO or GTFO.
Matt Gurney: Liberals spending $8 billion for defence won’t fix dysfunctional military systems
After years of chronic neglect and underfunding, and in the more immediate aftermath of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, it was obvious that more money was going to be spent on defence. Senior Liberals, from the PM on down, had been hinting as much for weeks. First there was the F-35 announcement, and now Thursday’s news: a further $8 billion on defence immediately. More might come.
The Department of Defense Just Got Caught Lying About Vaccine Injuries
The attorney Thomas Renz has just discovered that the Department of Defense is altering data to hide the number of our service members who have been injured by the experimental and deadly COVID vaccines.
h/t Mauser 98
If you want peace, prepare for war
A state, a nation, can be lulled into weakness by keeping its army idle during peacetime. You must be prepared to fight for peace.
Canada has ignored his warning and the more recent concerns raised by those who fear our military has been neglected.
Horowitz: 5 ways DOD’s recalibrated health surveillance data looks like a fraudulent attempt to cover vaccine injury
For the past two months, and possibly even earlier, the Defense Health Agency’s Armed Forces Health Surveillance Division has been systematically changing the Defense Medical Epidemiology Database (DMED) health surveillance data for active-duty soldiers without any transparency. Where are the congressional inquiries?
Need to protect our North
A senior Canadian general in charge of protecting North American airspace says Russia has the capability to strike this continent, bolstering the need for improved defensive systems.
Russia has spent years investing in its military, including when it comes to things like cruise missiles, and developing a variety of non-nuclear weapons among other defence measures.
HMCS Halifax to deploy Saturday as part of NATO support for Ukraine
Canada will soon have two warships deployed overseas supporting NATO in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
On Saturday, HMCS Halifax will leave the East Coast to join allied ships in the Baltic region.
Last month, HMCS Montreal arrived in the Mediterranean region as part of a previously scheduled deployment.