NOBLE DEFENDER Arctic Update, CP-140 to Haiti, and Decommissioning the CCGS Alfred Needler
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Long-planned air operation in the Arctic completed by NORAD
Operation NOBLE DEFENDER was recently completed, demonstrating the North American Aerospace Defence Command’s (NORAD) capability and readiness to defend both Canada and the United States in the challenging Arctic environment. This dynamic force employment operation was conducted between January 15-31, 2023, across multiple Arctic locations and the coasts of the Canada and the United States.
Canadian CP-140 long-range patrol aircraft deployed to support Haiti
The Minister of National Defence, Anita Anand, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mélanie Joly, recently announced that Canada has deployed a Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CP-140 Aurora long-range patrol aircraft to support Canada’s efforts to disrupt the activities of gangs in Haiti. The effort further demonstrates Canada’s commitment to the Haitian people. Violence and dire security issues exist within the country and continue to escalate. Canada is attempting to address the situation by answering the request of the Haitian National Police for assistance.
Decommissioning of the CCGS Alfred Needler
The CCGS Alfred Needler is being decommissioned after 40 years of service to Canada as. Fisheries science vessel. The vessel suffered several significant mechanical and structural failures. The condition of the vessel was closely evaluated, and it was determined that further investment in repairs would not reasonably allow it to return to reliable and safe service.
Game Changer: Diego Jacobson, Chief Executive Officer, White Glacier
Diego Jacobson is the Chief Executive Officer for White Glacier and one of our February/March Game Changers. Mr. Jacobson also happens to be the chief designer of White Glacier’s renowned immersion suits. He got his start in the defence industry in 1988 when one of his first jobs was as the Government liaison for White Glacier. An ability to continuously think outside the box and a razor-sharp focus on survival have been the driving factors behind his compliance shattering product. White Glacier is pushing the boundaries of Immersion suits and is intent on doing the same for other marine safety products and consumer goods.
Perspective
Canadian Rangers should have their maritime mission
The recent auditor general of Canada’s report on the matter of Arctic waters surveillance was both disappointing and alarming. It was disappointing because it highlights that “the government has not taken the required action to address long-standing gaps affecting its surveillance of Canada’s Arctic waters” and alarming, because soon, we could be partially blind to what is going on in this beautiful but fragile part of our country because there could very well be gaps in the replacement of critical assets such as icebreakers and space-based surveillance satellites.
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The Future of Simulation Training
Welcome back to a brand-new episode of Vanguard radio with host J. Richard Jones. In this episode we speak about simulation training with two very special guests who come at the topic from two different areas. Anita Pawluk is the President of RaceRocks 3D and Cathy Press is the CEO of Chinook Helicopters. Since co-founding RaceRocks in 2010 Anita has led the company to be recognized as a leading high-tech firm delivering Technology Enabled Learning (TEL) and digital training solutions to the defence and aerospace industries. Cathy is the first female helicopter flight instructor in Canada, and she has grown the family business from two helicopters to an internationally recognized flight school. Both women are very accomplished entrepreneurs who are highly involved in their communities. In the discussion, the three explore what is currently available in terms of simulation training technology, its accessibility, and what the present challenges are in the field. They also discuss what the future holds and what benefits are on the near horizon.
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