Former soldier, founder-publisher of Esprit De Corps, Canadian Military Magazine in 1988. War Correspondent/Columnist/Author/Documentary Film Maker

Ottawa, Ontario
Joined August 2018
.@Saab has appointed Cara Salci as President of Saab Canada, effective Sept. 8. She brings extensive defence industry leadership and will lead the company's continued growth and partnerships across Canada. LINK: espritdecorps.ca/industry-up… #Saab #Defence #Canada #Aerospace
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.@BabcockCanada has received a 6 year extension to continue supporting the #RCN’s Victoria-class submarines, strengthening Canada’s sovereign submarine sustainment capability and preparing for the transition to the future #CanadianPatrolSubmarineProject espritdecorps.ca/industry-up…
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Of course the RCMP launched an investigation after Alexander made his claims. That's their job. Doesn't mean there's anything to the allegations.
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The Ottawa Citizen recently reported that the RCAF fleet of CH-148 Cyclone helicopters is not expected to be fully operational until 2029. For those doing the math, that is 25 years since these helicopters were first ordered back in 2004. youtu.be/ZnkkBNu5tDY?si=ZuC3…
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Threatening #NORAD over the #F35 is mob-boss diplomacy. Canada should call the bluff and pivot to @Saab's #Gripen + GlobalEye. Strategic independence matters—especially during Trump’s trade war. 🇨🇦✊ WATCH: espritdecorps.ca/videos
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#HMCSMontréal, along with other #NATO ships, practices maneuvering and keeping formation during EX FORMIDABLE SHIELD, as part of #OpReassurance, in the Atlantic Ocean. Credit: Corporal Morgan LeBlanc, #CanadianArmedForces Photo
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. @KOGDefence wins €140M contract to supply PROTECTOR RS4 Remote Weapon Stations for German & Swedish CAVS 6x6 fleets. The deal sets RS4 as the multinational standard, featuring advanced sensors, multi-weapon capability, and future Counter-UAS upgrades. espritdecorps.ca/industry-up…
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#F35's or forfeit sovereignty? That’s the message coming from Washington. Canada has options — and an opportunity to stand up to defence bullying, protect #NORAD on our terms, and strengthen our own #aerospace industry. Elbows up. 🇨🇦✈️ espritdecorps.ca/on-target-4…
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#TKMS and @Seaspan sign a teaming agreement to support a sovereign, Canadian-led #submarine sustainment capability for the #CanadianPatrolSubmarine Project—strengthening long-term support for the @RoyalCanNavy & Canada’s defence industry READ MORE: espritdecorps.ca/industry-up…
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With #Canada in the sights of a second #Trump presidency, #CAF officials are reportedly war-gaming a hypothetical U.S. invasion. The uncomfortable question: what defence could Canada realistically mount? WATCH: espritdecorps.ca/videos
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Canada needs sovereign defence capabilities now. @Caliangroup are accelerating C5ISRT innovation—connecting SMEs, #CAF and partners coast to coast to strengthen Arctic sovereignty and national security. READ MORE: espritdecorps.ca/industry-up… #C5ISRT #CanadianDefence
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Canada’s defence sector is gaining momentum: Arctic mobility platforms, space defence contracts, aerospace deals, and new innovation hubs all point to a growing focus on sovereignty, security, and industrial capability. espritdecorps.ca/industry-wa…
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Historic milestone 🇨🇦 Flowing River Capital acquires Marshall Land Systems, creating the largest Indigenous-owned defence company in Canada—strengthening sovereignty, creating skilled jobs, and advancing meaningful economic reconciliation. espritdecorps.ca/industry-up…
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The #CAF has announced an $18B investment in four new rotary-wing fleets for the# RCAF. The key questions now: how will this boost combat capability, and when will the aircraft be operational? WATCH: espritdecorps.ca/videos
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Canada plans an $18B investment in new military helicopters—attack, recon, special ops, and medium lift—reviving a balanced fleet for the Army. Big capability boost, but first deliveries aren’t expected until the 2030s. #CAF #RCAF espritdecorps.ca/on-target-4…
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Canada is reinforcing Arctic sovereignty with #NORAD modernization, new #radar, #satellites, MQ-9 #drones, and #PolarIcebreakers—building a layered defence posture for an increasingly contested North READ MORE: espritdecorps.ca/feature/new…
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Ontario Economic Development Minister Victor Fedeli toured #HanwhaOcean’s shipyard and the #KSSIIIsubmarine proposed for #CPSP project, discussing investment, partnerships, and job creation with potential benefits for Ontario–Korea cooperation. espritdecorps.ca/industry-up…
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