The exercise focused on the Multinational Brigade's short-range air defence readiness through live-fire training against aerial targets, including drones. 2/2
Eyes on the skies!
Canadian, Swedish, Latvian, Lithuanian soldiers deployed to Op REASURANCE took part in Ex BALTIC ZENITH at the Jūrmalciems military aviation range in South of Kurzeme. 1/2
Firepower, mobility, and lethality. 3 RCR gets it done on Ex ROYAL MARS.
In preparation for their assignment to the GRTF, 3 RCR conducted training scenarios to attain the required readiness.
The CA is Strong. Proud. Ready.
It's the drone age.
Our soldiers on Op REASSURANCE are training with the latest counter-drone technologies and learning first-person drone tactics. Adapting new technologies into our drills prepare us for the next fight.
Thank you to @Empire_Club for hosting key discussions on Canadian Army modernization. Protecting Canadians, our values, and our sovereignty takes a whole of society effort. We’re moving urgently to ensure the people, capabilities, and structure required.
We will never forget their bravery and their heroism. It remains an inspiration to every soldier who wears the uniform today. We will remember them.
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The eventual victory would mark a critical turning point during the Second World War, but it came at a heavy cost. By the end of the Battle of Normandy Canada suffered 18,444 casualties, of whom 5,021 would never return home.
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Despite being cold, wet, and seasick, they remained confident and determined as they began their assault on Juno Beach, marking the start of Operation Overlord and the Battle of Normandy.
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While in Latvia, I saw Canadian Army soldiers on Op REASSURANCE demonstrate exceptional professionalism and commitment. Their role is key in integrating new capabilities within the Canadian-led NATO Multinational Brigade—Latvia. Thank you for your service!
Don't skip leg day!
2 CMBG stepped up on the roads and the trails to participate in Ex RUCKING BEAR. This exercise was a test of fitness, endurance, and camaraderie.
This capability marks a major step forward in modernizing the Canadian Army. HIMARS will give the Army a mobile, long-range precision strike capability that can be deployed across Canada, including the Arctic, and abroad using existing RCAF aircraft. (1/2)
June is National Indigenous History Month. I encourage you to explore the stories of Indigenous Peoples who have aided in the defence of this land since the earliest days of European exploration. This is a good starting point: veterans.gc.ca/en/remembrance…#NIHM26