Canadian Armed Forces
Unified military forces of Canada
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| 2024 | Teal Drones, Inc. Teal 2 was introduced to the Army and Royal Canadian Navy, with fifty units acquired. |
| 2024 | Canadian Federal government announced plans to increase defence spending by 77 billion dollars over twenty years, targeting force modernisation and acquisition of twelve new submarines. |
| December 2024 | Canada reached a record low of 22 UN designated Canadian Armed Forces members deployed as peacekeepers. |
| September 2024 | List of active Cadet Training Centres (CTCs) established, including 12 locations across Canada such as Argonaut, Bagotville, Blackdown, Rocky Mountain, Cold Lake, Connaught, St-Jean, Trenton, Valcartier, Vernon, HMCS Quadra, and HMCS Ontario. |
| September 26 2024 | Canadian Armed Forces Cyber Command (CAFCYBERCOM) was officially established, marking a significant development in the Canadian military's digital warfare and cybersecurity capabilities. |
| June 2024 | The RCAF Band travelled to Normandy and participated in ceremonies commemorating the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. |
| March 2024 | Canada deployed 59 UN peacekeepers (including 18 women), ranking 69th out of 120 personnel contributors. |
| 2023 | Canada concluded its peacekeeping mission in Mali, ending its involvement in the Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission (MINUSMA) after a five-year deployment. |
| 2023 | Canada's military expenditure reached approximately US$27.2 billion, representing around 1.3 percent of the country's gross domestic product (GDP). |
| December 19 2023 | The Government of Canada signed a contract for 11 MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones, 219 Hellfire missiles, and 12 Mk82 500-pound bombs in a $2.49 billion CAD deal. The drones will be deployed at 14 Wing Greenwood (Nova Scotia), 19 Wing Comox (British Columbia), and Ottawa, with plans for forward deployment in northern Canada. |
| November 30 2023 | The Government of Canada finalized a government-to-government agreement with the US government to acquire up to 16 Boeing P-8A Poseidon aircraft for the Royal Canadian Air Force, with an initial procurement of 14 multi-mission aircraft and options for two additional aircraft. |
| August 31 2023 | First CC-330 Husky aircraft arrived in Canada, with civilian registration 9K-APC and RCAF numbering 30002. |
| July 2023 | A CH-147F Chinook helicopter crashed during operations. |
| April 14 2023 | Bob McCann assumes the position of Canadian Forces Chief Warrant Officer, representing the Army environment. |
| March 17 2023 | CWO Bob McCann was appointed as the Canadian Armed Forces Chief Warrant Officer, succeeding the previous holder of the position. |
| January 9 2023 | The Government of Canada officially ordered 88 F-35A aircraft to replace the existing CF-18 Hornet fleet. |
| 2022 | Canada became the eighth-largest UN peace operations financial contributor, providing approximately $198.8 million for ongoing global peacekeeping missions. |
| 2022 | Canada allocated a total of $2.49 billion to multiple UN organizations, covering peacekeeping, policing, research, training, climate change, and humanitarian efforts including medicine and food distribution. |
| 2022 | Captain Devin Sloos becomes the band director, serving from 2022 to the present. |
| 2022 | 3 Canadian Space Division was established, expanding the Royal Canadian Air Force's organizational structure. |
| 2022 | Expected completion of delivery for 16 CC-295 Kingfisher Search and Rescue aircraft, though initial operating capability anticipated for 2025/26. |
| 2022 | CTC Quadra became the only Sea Cadet Training Centre with the HMCS prefix. HMCS Acadia was not reopened for summer training. |
| March 28 2022 | The Government of Canada announced the F-35A as the top choice in the competition, planning to purchase 88 aircraft for the Royal Canadian Air Force. |
| 2021 | Captain Chris Embree becomes the band director, serving from 2021 to 2022. |
| 2021 | PO 324 - Survive When Lost training module was removed from the Royal Canadian Army Cadets curriculum. |
| December 2021 | The Royal Canadian Navy began issuing a new naval combat dress (NCD) uniform, with members exchanging their worn-out NCD-pattern uniforms for the updated design. |
| March 2021 | Lieutenant-Colonel Eleanor Taylor resigned, highlighting ongoing issues of sexual misconduct within the Canadian Armed Forces. Former justice Louise Arbour was tasked to lead a probe into military harassment and sexual misconduct claims, issuing 48 recommendations to change the CAF's culture. |
| 2020 | Additional trainer aircraft for maintenance personnel arrived without SAR equipment. |
| 2020 | Additional trainer aircraft arrived for maintenance personnel as part of the Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) Program. |
| 2020 | CTC HMCS Acadia closed to cadets. |
| September 3 2020 | Gilles Gregoire becomes the Canadian Forces Chief Warrant Officer, representing the Navy environment. |
| August 2020 | Canada reached a record low of 34 UN designated peacekeepers. |
| 2019 | The eighth Book of Remembrance was added to the Memorial Chamber in the Peace Tower, commemorating approximately 1,600 Canadians and First Nation Crown allies who died in service during the War of 1812. |
| 2019 | Saab Skeldar (designated CU-176 Gargoyle) was acquired and operated by the Royal Canadian Navy and CANSOFCOM. |
| June 2019 | The band took part in the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy. |
| 2018 | Canada began participation in the Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), contributing to peacekeeping efforts in the Mali War through Operation PRESENCE. |
| 2018 | The last Sikorsky CH-124 Sea King helicopters were retired from Canadian Armed Forces service, marking the end of their operational era. |
| 2018 | AeroVironment RQ-20 Puma unmanned aerial system was acquired and operated by the Royal Canadian Navy. |
| October 16 2018 | On its 50th anniversary, the Logistics Branch received the 'Royal' designation from Queen Elizabeth II, becoming the Royal Canadian Logistics Service (RCLS). |
| September 2018 | Following a review of 179 previously closed sexual assault cases, the military re-opened 23 cases and re-classified an additional 43 cases to more accurately reflect the actual investigation findings. |
| July 2018 | The band served as musical support in the changing of the Queen's Guard at Buckingham Palace in London, marking the first time in RCAF history. |
| July 5 2018 | Alain Guimond takes office as the Canadian Forces Chief Warrant Officer, representing the Army environment. |
| 2017 | An extensive Globe and Mail investigation revealed significant problems with Canadian military sexual assault cases that were previously deemed unfounded. |
| 2017 | Liberal Government updated defence strategy with 'Strong, Secure and Engaged' (SSE), pledging greater funding for military support and national defence capabilities. |
| 2017 | Special Operations Forces Branch introduced a new distinct service dress uniform, featuring a dark olive five-button jacket, light olive trousers, black jump boots, light khaki shirt, olive tie, and a tan beret, differentiating from traditional Navy, Army, and Air Force uniforms. |
| 2016 | Captain Matthew Clark takes over as band director, serving from 2016 to 2021. |
| 2016 | The pipes and drums were dissolved, and the band reinstated brass and reed band instrumentation with contemporary musical capabilities. |
| 2015 | The Canadian military launched Operation Honour, a dedicated initiative to combat sexual assault and misconduct within its ranks. |
| 2015 | Deliveries of the CH-148 Cyclone helicopters commenced, after significant delays in the procurement process. |
| 2015 | Following the Federal Election, the new Liberal Party government initiated an open competition to replace the CF-18 Hornet aircraft, after previously campaigning to potentially cancel the F-35 procurement. |
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