Esprit de Corps

01/07/2026

Canada may once again be exploring amphibious ships for the Arctic. Vice Admiral Angus Topshee’s comments revive a long-standing idea—and reopen debate about missed chances that could have reshaped the Canadian Armed Forces years ago. 🇨🇦⚓

Vice Admiral Angus Topshee has revived discussion of a Canadian-built, ice-capable amphibious support ship for the Royal Canadian Navy. Though still conceptual, the idea echoes past missed opportunities, including Canada’s decision not to acquire French Mistral-class ships, a choice that delayed d...

01/05/2026

Only a few more days to get your nominations in for the 2026 Breaking Down the Barricades: Top Women in Defence award!

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01/05/2026

In a year-end interview, Vice Admiral Angus Topshee told the that the are adding an ice-capable Amphibious Support Ship to their wish list of new capabilities. It is time to target just how far fetched this plan may be, and what this would mean for future Arctic operations.

In a year-end interview, Vice Admiral Angus Topshee told the CBC that the RCN are adding an ice-capable Amphibious Support Ship to their wish list of new cap...

12/29/2025

The have drafted a plan to create a 300,000 strong Supplementary Reserve force. The initial plan is to coerce Public Servants into 'volunteering' their service. It is time to target a more efficient way to create a true militia of gun toting citizen soldiers in communities all across Canada.

The Canadian Armed Forces have drafted a plan to create a 300,000 strong Supplementary Reserve force. The initial plan is to coerce Public Servants into 'vol...

12/24/2025

We just want to wish everyone a happy holidays from our team at Esprit de Corps!

12/23/2025

Happy Holidays from all of us at Esprit de Corps!

12/22/2025

Looking back at the year in review, 2025 was not a great milestone for the Canadian military. However political promises have been made to boost spending and long proposed new weapons platforms are due to be delivered soon. It is time to target what lies in store for the CAF as we enter 2026.

Looking back at the year in review, 2025 was not a great milestone for the Canadian military. However political promises have been made to boost spending and...

12/17/2025

Canada’s Army is set to replace its 40-year-old service rifles, with the program now fast-tracked amid rising defence spending. Beyond new weapons, this move could help rebuild Canada’s ability to mobilize and defend itself in a crisis.

CBC reports that Canada’s Army is accelerating plans to replace its aging C-7 and C-8 rifles under the Canadian Modular Assault Rifle program. Spurred by increased defence spending, the project could expand significantly, support domestic manufacturing, and underpin broader mobilization plans aime...

12/15/2025

Internal documents obtained by the CBC reveal that the Canadian Army is set to purchase a new inventory of modular assault rifles. This program will boost domestic defence industry capacity and potentially create the genesis of an actual defence force in Canada worthy of the name. It is time to target what exactly this new development will mean for the CAF and for Canada.

Internal documents obtained by the CBC reveal that the Canadian Army is set to purchase a new inventory of modular assault rifles. This program will boost do...

12/12/2025

On December 12, 1985 a US military charter flight crashed shortly after takeoff from the Gander airfield. All 256 passengers and crew aboard perished, includiing 248 members of the 101st Airborne Division.

On December 12, 1985 a US military charter flight crashed shortly after takeoff from the Gander airfield. All 256 passengers and crew aboard perished, includ...

12/11/2025

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12/10/2025

Canada’s newest $200M pledge to Ukraine supports vital air defence systems through NATO’s PURL program — but most of that money goes straight to U.S. defence firms. With rising tensions and depleted stockpiles, is it time for Canada to invest in its own defence industry and cut its reliance on U.S. hardware?

Canada’s latest $200M contribution to Ukraine, part of NATO’s PURL initiative, will fund U.S.-sourced air defence systems and ammunition. Despite calls to reduce reliance on American weaponry, Canada continues directing defence dollars to U.S. firms. The article argues Canada should shift toward...