National Defence

The Department of National Defence supports the Canadian Armed Forces who serve on the sea, on land, and in the air with the NavyArmyAir Force and Special Forces to defend Canadians’ interests at home and abroad.

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Services and information

Canadian Armed Forces

Military equipment, history, operations, ranks, medals, demo teams

Services and benefits for the military

Pay rates, pension, benefits, career transition, health, misconduct, housing, relocation

Working at National Defence

Civilian jobs, pay and benefits, how to apply, hybrid work model, information for employees and managers.

Policies and standards

Policies, standards, orders, directives and regulations from the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces

Defence equipment purchases and upgrades

Aircraft, weapons, ships, vehicles, equipment purchases and upgrades

Bases and infrastructure

Infrastructure projects, upgrades and maintenance, bases and support units

Conduct and culture change

Efforts to address systemic misconduct and advance culture change for Canada’s Defence Team.

Military operations and exercises

Operations, exercises, allies and partners

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