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<br /> FEATURE INTERVIEW: LGEN KENNY, AIRBORNE EARLY REGIONAL REPORT nTACS<br /> COMMANDER OF THE RCAF WARNING AIRCRAFT WESTERN CANADA REPORT<br /> SPECIAL AIR FORCE EDITION<br /> GLOBAL6500<br /> THE PLATFORM OF CHO CE FOR AEW SOLUT ONS<br /> I<br /> I<br /> DISPLAY UNTIL AUGUST 31, 2025<br /> Volume 2381/Issue 23 Price $134.95<br /> Publications Mail Agreement Number 40792504<br /> >>> CANADIANDEFENCEREVIEW.COM<br /> Celebrating 200 Years<br /> of Mission-Critical Shipbuilding<br /> 28 CONTENTS<br /> JUNE 2025<br /> VOLUME 31 • ISSUE 3<br /> DEPARTMENTS<br /> 8|<br /> 72<br /> 18 |<br /> 27 |<br /> 28 |<br /> 55 |<br /> 71 |<br /> 94<br /> 72 |<br /> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 1" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=1"> FEATURE INTERVIEW: LGEN KENNY, AIRBO</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 2" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=2"> Celebrating 200 Years of Mission-Criti</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 3" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=3"> 28 CONTENTS JUNE 2025</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 4" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=4"> </a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 5" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=5"> 40 CONTENTS JUNE 2025</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 6" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=6"> 6 WWW.CANADIANDEFENCEREVIEW.COM Editor-in</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 7" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=7"> </a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 8" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=8"> LETTER From the Editor Peter A. K</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 9" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=9"> Special Mission Experts Voyageur is a trusted pa</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 10" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=10"> FEATURE INTERVIEW Lieutenant-General RICK Comman</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 11" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=11"> ENN LGen Kenny unveiled the RCAF liveries and de</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 12" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=12"> LGen Eric Kenny will be retiring this summer and </a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 13" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=13"> enable NORAD to enhance its effectiveness as a bi</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 14" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=14"> The RCAF is supporting the ongoing F-35 review </a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 15" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=15"> PROVEN. 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For Canada, Team SkyG</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 16" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=16"> On May 1, the Commander of One Canadian Air Divis</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 17" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=17"> can correct me with the right terminology, Genera</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 18" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=18"> AIR FORCE Suppliers Summit PHOTO: RCAF squadro</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 19" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=19"> TOP EXECUTIVE: Jacques Comtois, Vice </a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 20" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=20"> TOP EXECUTIVE: Michael Nault, General Manager </a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 21" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=21"> TOP EXECUTIVE: France Hébert, Divi</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 22" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=22"> TOP EXECUTIVE: Joel Houde, Vice-</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 23" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=23"> TOP EXECUTIVE: Tracy Medve, President & CEO A</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 24" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=24"> L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES DEPENDABLE TECHNOLOGY FOR S</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 25" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=25"> TOP EXECUTIVE: Garry Venman, Regional Vice</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 26" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=26"> TOP EXECUTIVE: Paul Bouchard, Co-Founder & CEO</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 27" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=27"> DEFENCE Insider As I was about to finish this lat</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 28" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=28"> REGIONAL REPORT WESTERN CA</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 29" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=29"> NADA BY PETER DIEKMEYER </a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 30" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=30"> According to Mueller, a signi cant portion of Ca</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 31" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=31"> MADE IN CANADA pro</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 32" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=32"> STANDARDAERO StandardAero, which generated almost</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 33" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=33"> The National Shipbuilding Strategy has been a hug</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 34" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=34"> Ships and Joint Support Ships, which are crucial </a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 35" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=35"> acquisition of new submarines through the Canadia</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 36" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=36"> AEROSPACE ENGINEERING VOYAGEUR AVIATION Canada's </a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 37" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=37"> H eadquartered in North Bay,</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 38" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=38"> Voyageur Aviation plays a critical role in suppor</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 39" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=39"> on-going eet engineering challenges as well as e</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 40" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=40"> COVER STORY CANADIAN INNOVATION TRUSTED AROUND T</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 41" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=41"> BY JAMES CARELESS B  ombard</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 42" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=42"> “Bombardier Defense would be honoured to help Can</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 43" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=43"> Bombardier's Global 6000 aircraft was selected by</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 44" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=44"> Gallagher met with Melanie Joly, Minister of Indu</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 45" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=45"> On April 14, 2025, Prime Minister Mar</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 46" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=46"> INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT THE PROBLEM </a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 47" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=47"> Nacelle thrust reverser overhaul & testing to de</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 48" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=48"> CYBER SECURITY REPORT 2025 CYBER REPORT: THE ST</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 49" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=49"> The CAFCYBERCOM successfully participated in Exer</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 50" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=50"> According to MGen Yarker, the CAF is facing daily</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 51" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=51"> </a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 52" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=52"> analyze, assess, and develop responses to threats</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 53" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=53"> </a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 54" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=54"> “We are observing increased usage of AI- driven c</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 55" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=55"> CYBER DEFENCE When the Government</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 56" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=56"> FIGHTER PILOT TRAINING EXPERIENCE MATTERS BY MARC</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 57" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=57"> “When we founded the company 25 years ago, we cou</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 58" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=58"> Top Aces and Milskil signed a teaming agreement t</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 59" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=59"> company and one of the world's leading military A</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 60" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=60"> CDR NEXT QUESTION Telesat Lightspeed CDR asked O</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 61" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=61"> This has driven defence departments to look at le</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 62" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=62"> AEW&C REPORT ARCTIC OVERWATCH As part of Canada'</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 63" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=63"> the DND's recent “Our North, Strong and Free” DPU</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 64" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=64"> If Saab's GlobalEye is selected, Canada would be </a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 65" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=65"> CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE IN FIGHTER PIL</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 66" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=66"> long, enabling it to use smaller airbases. H</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 67" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=67"> MAINTENANCE & IN-SERVICE SUPPORT · FLEET ACQUISIT</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 68" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=68"> contribute signi cantly to the advancement of the</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 69" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=69"> FIND OUT MORE!</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 70" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=70"> DND should consider the Northrop Grumman E-2D Haw</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 71" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=71"> DEFENCE BUSINESS Canada’s best econom</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 72" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=72"> TRADE SHOW & CONFERENCE REPORT Just 15 day</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 73" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=73"> </a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 74" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=74"> CDR's Editor-in-Chief, Peter A. Kitchen, with CAD</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 75" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=75"> France Hebert and Marc-Olivier Sabourin accept CA</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 76" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=76"> readiness and reinforce our role as a trusted def</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 77" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=77"> CANSEC featured a new Hall 5 this year extent </a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 78" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=78"> INDUSTRY PROFILE THE RCAF'S TEST PILOT & TACTICA</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 79" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=79"> Mixed Reality on F-18 Simulator A </a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 80" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=80"> According to Brendan Pierce, VP of Tactical Train</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 81" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=81"> Pilot training at ITPS As for tactical tr</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 82" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=82"> nTACS REPORT T he geopolitical</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 83" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=83"> Three Griffon helicopters belonging to </a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 84" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=84"> Credit: Airbus The H145M was developed for opera</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 85" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=85"> </a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 86" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=86"> Credit: Nicky Boogaard According to Meinzinger, </a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 87" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=87"> </a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 88" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=88"> Credit: Cpl Tina Gillies, Combat Camera Sikors</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 89" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=89"> WOMEN IN DEFENCE In a sector def</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 90" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=90"> S erco Canada is the unsung hero th</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 91" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=91"> square miles of UK airspace on a 24/7 basis and i</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 92" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=92"> Serco Canada provides 24/7 Emergency Services at </a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 93" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=93"> aircrew training operations combined into one und</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 94" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=94"> CDR EMBEDDED GRIFFONS ON THE BORDER</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 95" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=95"> The Griffons were equipped</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 96" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=96"> to get a griffon helicopter airborne and in the r</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 97" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=97"> MADE IN CANADA</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 98" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=98"> Credit: Joe Campion “Performing maintenance in</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 99" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=99"> INVISIO Link™ Wireless intercom INVISIO </a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 100" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=100"> INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT POWERING AHEAD ON LVM BY JAMES</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 101" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=101"> to ambulances and re ghting equipment — everyth</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 102" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=102"> SUBMARINES TKMS PRODUCING ADVANCED SUBMARINES F</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 103" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=103"> boats for Norway with the possibility of two more</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 104" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=104"> WEAPONS SYSTEMS TARGET A HMCS Regina res two </a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 105" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=105"> QUIRED ODER IZI G CA ADA'S ISSILE ARSE AL N M </a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 106" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=106"> with South Korea's Kill Chain preemptive strike s</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 107" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=107"> -50°C DOESN'T SLOW US DOWN. IT DRIVES US FORWARD</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 108" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=108"> Credit: Kongsberg Kongsberg's JSM can travel a</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 109" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=109"> a comprehensive multi-mode guidance system design</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 110" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=110"> The SM-6 is a highly versatile multi-mission miss</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 111" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=111"> How do you deliver innovative solutions to suppor</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 112" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=112"> Ottawa aiming to become a prominent leader in NAT</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 113" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=113"> </a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 114" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=114"> Source: x.com/@RCAF_ARC CWO Renee Hansen (left</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 115" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=115"> THOUGHT LEADERSHIP THE CAF'S SUPPLY CHAIN CHALLEN</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 116" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=116"> STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP Whistling Past Graveyard BY</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 117" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=117"> DEFENCE NOTES CANADA'S FIGHTER JET T</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 118" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=118"> DND'S RESPONSE TO AG REPORT The following is a st</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 119" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=119"> POWERING THE is the largest and most complex </a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 120" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=120"> DAVIE'S 200TH ANNIVERSARY The Honourable Joël Lig</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 121" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=121"> REMEMBERING MARC GARNEAU Former Canadian Space A</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 122" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=122"> LAUNCH PAD M aritime Launch Servi</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 123" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=123"> </a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 124" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=124"> TKMS OPENS OFFICE IN OTTAWA t hyssenkrupp </a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 125" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=125"> ARMOURED PERSONNEL TRANSPORT MODULES N </a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 126" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=126"> LIST OF ADVERTISERS COMPANY </a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 127" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=127"> KEEPING YOU MISSION READY IMP Aerospace & Defence</a> <a title="Vol 31-Iss 3 page 128" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/576ac168?page=128"> Marine Systems The world of naval technology fro</a>