Esprit de Corps

01/09/2025

The Canadian Army is trying to convince its troops and the public that the new Light Tactical Vehicle is not a glorified pickup truck and is instead a great addition for the military. Will the public relations push work?

By Newell Durnbrooke How many times can you try to polish a turd? Apparently more than once. The Canadian Army is still trying to convince the public and its own troops about the value of its purchase of the new Light Tactical Vehicles (LTV) for its personnel deployed to Latvia. On Jan. 4, 2025 t

01/08/2025

We have entered the year 2025 and that means for the Canadian Army the clock has begun ticking in earnest. Back in July 2023, the Trudeau Liberal government made a promise to the NATO alliance that in 2025 Canada would bolster our forward-based military commitment in Latvia.

01/07/2025

The Canadian Armed Forces just released a report on their own combat readiness and the results are not good. It is time to target when the Minister of National Defence's assessment of the CAF being in a 'death spiral' will touch down. It does not look like the Canadian military will be enjoying a very happy new year.

The Canadian Armed Forces just released a report on their own combat readiness and the results are not good. It is time to target when the Minister of Nation...

01/06/2025

The Canadian Army is coping with the existential threat of a crippling personnel shortfall due to the recruiting and retention crisis. Add to this the challenge of increasing the size of the forward deployed battle group in Latvia almost threefold, and it is time to start thinking creatively. Perhaps the time has come to establish Canada's own Foreign Legion?

The Canadian Army is coping with the existential threat of a crippling personnel shortfall due to the recruiting and retention crisis. Add to this the challe...

12/23/2024

Happy Holidays from all of us at Esprit de Corps!

12/23/2024

Canadian defence analysts fear Trump's wrath for failing to spend the NATO goal of 2% of GDP on national defence. And now the President elect is toying with the notion that Canada become the 51st State. It is time to target just how Canada can appease Trump without breaking the bank.

Canadian defence analysts fear Trump's wrath for failing to spend the NATO goal of 2% of GDP on national defence. And now the President elect is toying with ...

12/20/2024

A breakdown of which countries have contributed the most aid to Ukraine in its struggle to repel Russia's invasion. Some contributors will surprise you.

12/18/2024

🇨🇦 Our Canadian troops deserve better than subpar living conditions. It's time to ensure they have the proper digs to stay healthy, focused, and ready.

By Scott Taylor Over the past few months there has been a trend on social media for serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) to upload their personal photographs which reveal some pretty horrific living conditions in the barracks on CAF bases across Canada. A compilation of these photos

12/17/2024

Honoring excellence and dedication! 🇨🇦 The Corps of Commissionaires Canada is recognized by Parks Canada for their outstanding service and commitment to preserving Canada's natural heritage.

Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault announced Nov. 27 the designation of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires as an event of national historic significance under Parks Canada’s National Program of Historical Commemoration.  The Canadian Corps of Commissionaires was founded with the aim

12/16/2024

Big News in the Industry! Hanwha Aerospace has appointed Michael Coulter as their new Global Defense CEO. With over 25 years of experience, Coulter is set to lead the company into its next phase of innovation and growth in defense technologies.

Hanwha Aerospace Press Release Hanwha Aerospace has appointed Michael Coulter as Global Defense CEO to manage the company’s business initiatives in the global defense market. In this newly created position, Coulter will be responsible for overseeing the global defense businesses of Hanwha Aerospa

12/16/2024

Why was the launch of the HMCS Protecteur, one of the Royal Canadian Navy's most important milestones, barely publicized by the Canadian Forces? Esprit de Corps dives into the gaps in military public affairs and asks why our military achievements aren't getting the attention they deserve. 🇨🇦

By Newell Durnbrooke It’s not every day a new ship is launched for the Royal Canadian Navy. So when the new HMCS Protecteur supply/replenish/joint support ship was launched on Friday, December 13, 2024 you would think it would be a big deal. After all, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and RCN command

12/16/2024

New images are circulating on social media which depict some despicable housing conditions at military bases across Canada. It is time to target the state of military accommodations for the CAF and how that impacts morale.

New images are circulating on social media which depict some despicable housing conditions at military bases across Canada. It is time to target the state of...

12/13/2024

Canada's defence strategy is evolving. But what’s driving the sudden push for the Spike missile system? Dive into the latest feature from Esprit de Corps to unpack the factors shaping this high-stakes decision and its impact on national security.

By David Pugliese On Nov. 26 the National Post newspaper reported that Canada was having problems with its recently ordered Spike anti-tank missiles. There had been suggestions in the House of Commons that the missiles weren’t accurate. Rafale, the manufacturer of the Spike LR2 missiles, has not

12/13/2024

The Canadian Forces Air Defence Procurement is moving forward with new plans, strengthening our nation's security and readiness. The Department of National Defence (DND) is committed to enhancing air defence systems as part of its strategic investment in the future.

By Tim Ryan On Nov. 21, 2024, analyst Richard Shimooka wrote in the online publication, the Hub, that “National Defence recently announced it was canceling the ground-based air defence program – a key army modernization priority.” That is a pretty significant decision and blow to the troops…...

12/13/2024

Systems (UK), (Italy), and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement Co Ltd ( ), have reached an agreement to form a new company under a business joint venture for the Global Combat Air Programme ( ),

BAE Systems (UK), Leonardo (Italy), and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement Co Ltd (JAIEC), have reached an agreement to form a new company under a business joint venture for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), subject to regulatory approvals.  The agreement builds on the strong tril

12/12/2024

Chantier Davie and Construction Dinamo have joined forces to accelerate the modernization of Quebec's shipbuilding facility, setting the stage for cutting-edge advancements and a more sustainable future.

Davie Press Release Chantier Davie Canada Inc. (Davie) has announced on Tuesday December 10th, the signing of an agreement with Construction Dinamo Inc. (Dinamo), a Québec construction leader. This is related to Davie’s recent decision to modify its construction strategy to better meet National S...

12/12/2024

Another photo of the living conditions our troops are dealing with.

VIEW MORE PHOTOS: https://www.espritdecorps.ca/media-watch/our-troops-are-living-in-horrible-conditions-will-gen-carignan-do-something

12/11/2024

The future of military operations is evolving fast, and drones are at the forefront of this transformation. But are we keeping up?

In this latest On Target, we dive into the Canadian Armed Forces' challenges and missed opportunities when it comes to integrating drones into their strategy.

By Scott Taylor For anyone who has closely followed the conflict in Ukraine following Russia's invasion in February 2022, you will be aware of the fact that the face of modern warfare has drastically evolved.   The Russian armoured columns that were meant to overwhelm the Ukrainian defend