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Revenge of the PMSL : by Major (ret) Rob Day
PROCUREMENT
Another classic case of hasty decisions that return downstream to haunt us.
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Personnel, the Vital Capability : by BGen Terry Leversedge
AIR FORCE
People are the key to future success. The Air Force is facing indications that it may fall short of projected personnel capacity.
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On the Horizon : by Major (ret) Rob Day
SCOOP
Synopsis of defence equipment plans around the world: China: Aircraft Carrier; China: fighter craft; Nuclear Base revealed; India: Carrier; UK: Viking refurbishment; India: NAG anti-tank missile; Sweden: CV90 designs; Taiwan: UH60; China/Russia: helicopters; US: JSF
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Open Process Needed : by Sharon Hobson
PROCUREMENT
What is with Canada’s helicopter programs? Why have they all run into problems? Is it the nature of the equipment, or is the procurement process causing things to run awry?
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An Eye in the Sky : by Major Mike Collacutt
AWACS
Airborne Warning and Control Systems.
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Hawk Cleared for Take-off : by Robert Wilsey
FIGHTER JETS
Upgrading (to glass cockpits) the old analogue Hawk Mk50/60 series aircraft – over 220 of which have been sold to eight other countries worldwide.
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On the Horizon : by Major (ret) Rob Day
THE SCOOP
Quick synopsis of defence equipment plans around the world.
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FrontLine Notes : by staff
NOTES
Gowlings, Rheinmetall Air Defence & Defence Electronics, CAE, Eurocopter, Thales, Rotorsim, AgustaWestland, Helisim, Defense Conseil International, Helicopter Training Media International, Allen-Vanguard Corporation, Boeing Integrated Defense Systems, Residential Treatment Clinic for Operational Stress Injuries, Veterans Affairs, WiDS
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Celebrating NORAD : by Karen Christiuk
NORAD
The year in pictures, a sample of NORAD celebrations in 2008.
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Living & Working in Afghanistan : by Janette Brodeur
AFGHAN REPORT
What challenges does a woman in a position of authority face while working with locals in Afghanistan?
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Gripen Fighters : by Peter Pigott
FIGHTER JETS
An interview with Tony Ogilivy, vice president for SaabGripen International.
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Centennial of Flight Celebrations : by Lieutenant Steven Dieter
AIR FORCE
Canada owes a unique debt to the power of flight. Even today, aerospace activity is a larger component of Canada’s industrial base than of any other nation.
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Pilot Training Programs : by Colonel Denys Guerin
AIR FORCE
Canada’s Air Force accomplishes military pilot flight training with two Public-Private Partnership programs.
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Equipping for the Future : by Colonel Gregory Matte
AIR FORCE
Air Force equipment must be rugged, technologically capable, and suitably fitted to support operational commands.
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Protecting the Home Front : by Richard E. Gower
AIR FORCE
Military aircraft are a necessary and often critical resource in ensuring that Canadians are protected from many kinds of threats.
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A 40yr Overnight Success : by Majors U. Jaggi & A. McCorquodale
UAVs
In the quest for information dominance, UAVs have already played an important life-saving role in the Canadian Forces.
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AF in Afghanistan : by Joanna Calder
AIR FORCE
An overview of mission support in Afghanistan – from 2001 to present day.
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Transformation : by CAS: LGen Angus Watt
AIR FORCE
Recognizing the need to balance capabilities to meet all requirements.
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Climbing to the Future : by CAS: LGen Angus Watt
AIR FORCE
The Chief of the Air Staff introduces this special Air Force edition of FrontLine Defence, explaining the Air Force vision in supporting Canadian Forces’ priorities to respond to demands by the Government of Canada.
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