| National Defence | media advisories
The Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, will travel to Colorado Springs, Colorado on February 5, 2024 to attend the NORAD Change of Command Ceremony, as United States Air Force (USAF) General Gregory M. Guillot is appointed Commander of North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and Commander, United States Northern Command.
| National Defence | statements
The Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Bill Blair, issued the following statement today to recognize and observe the beginning of Black History Month:
| National Defence | news releases
The Canadian Armed Forces has concluded the Summary Investigation into the incident that occurred at the Royal Military College of Canada on April 29, 2022, where four fourth-year officer cadets tragically lost their lives.
| National Defence | news releases
The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is set to participate in the largest NATO exercise in decades that will serve to rehearse NATO’s Deterrence and Defence plans to counter threats to the Euro-Atlantic area.
| National Defence | news releases
Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, participated virtually in the 18th Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting, hosted by United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III. The meeting brought together representatives from more than 50 countries, who reaffirmed their commitment to providing Ukraine with the critical military support it needs.
| National Defence | statements
Today, the militaries of the United States and United Kingdom, at the direction of their respective governments with support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, and the Netherlands, conducted an additional round of proportionate and necessary strikes against 8 Houthi targets in Yemen in response to the Houthis' continued attacks against commercial shipping as well as naval vessels transiting the Red Sea.
| National Defence | news releases
Today, Canada assumed command of Combined Task Force 150 (CTF 150) from France at a ceremony held earlier today in Bahrain.
| National Defence | news releases
The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces remind you that North American Aerospace Defense Command is ready to track Santa on Dec. 24, for the program’s 68th year.
| National Defence | news releases
Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence and Chancellor of the Royal Military College of Canada (RMC), announced the appointment of Dr. Jill Scott as the 14th Principal of RMC Kingston
| National Defence | news releases
Through Canada’s defence policy, Strong, Secure, Engaged, the Government of Canada is acquiring modern military equipment to keep Canadians safe and protected, and to support the security of our international allies and partners.
