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Advancements in science and technology foster national resilience and help to enhance the safety of Canadian Armed Forces members while on operations, and the security of Canadians at home and abroad – a key priority of the Government of Canada.
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The All Domain Situational Awareness (ADSA) Science & Technology program will support the development of options, over a period of five years, for enhanced domain awareness of air, maritime surface and sub-surface approaches to Canada, in particular those in the Arctic.
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The Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle is a wheeled combat vehicle that can fulfill a variety of roles on the battlefield, such as reconnaissance and surveillance, security, command and control, cargo, and armoured transport of personnel and equipment.
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The Naval Engineering Test Establishment (NETE) is the Department of National Defence’s principal naval test and evaluation centre. NETE provides independent verification and validation, as well as expert test and evaluation services to the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) and other National Defence organizations from coast to coast. This ensures the engineering safety and effectiveness of naval equipment.
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The Military Police National Motorcycle Relay is the world’s longest annual motorcycle relay and serves as a fundraiser which has raised more than $480 000 on behalf of the Military Police Fund for Blind Children and other charities since its inception in 2009.
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From July 18 to July 21, 2017, a Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) contingent will continue an annual tradition, participating in the International Four Day Marches Nijmegen.
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The Ceremonial Guard will perform the first Changing of the Guard ceremony for the 2017 season on the east lawn of Parliament Hill at 10 a.m. on July 7th, 2017.
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The Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) celebrate the contributions that First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people have made to Canada and its military.
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Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members will receive a compounded increase of 5.1% to allowances, including all Environmental Allowances and some Special Allowances.
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Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members will receive a compounded increase of 6.34% to pay and a lump sum back-payment starting June 30, 2017.
