Canadian Army
Land component of the Canadian Armed Forces
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| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 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. |
| June 9 2018 | Continued support by the 2nd Canadian Division for the 44th G7 summit, ensuring comprehensive security measures and coordination with civil authorities in Charlevoix, Quebec. |
| June 8 2018 | The 2nd Canadian Division supported the Royal Canadian Mounted Police during the 44th G7 summit in Charlevoix, Quebec. Over 2000 military members (Reserve and Regular Force) provided security through air, land, and sea monitoring operations, and assisted in maintaining controlled airspace security. |
| 2017 | Liberal Government updated defence strategy with 'Strong, Secure and Engaged' (SSE), pledging greater funding for military support and national defence capabilities. |
| 2017 | A fourth pattern of Distinctive Environmental Uniform was created specifically for the Special Operations Forces Branch. |
| 2015 | The Canadian Air Force changed its uniform's rank insignia from gold to pearl grey and replaced gold buttons with silver buttons, marking a significant modification to the service dress appearance. |
| May 26 2012 | 2nd Regiment, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery exercised the Freedom of the City in Kingston. |
| August 16 2011 | The names of the three elemental commands were reverted to their historical predecessors, while maintaining the unified structure of the Canadian Armed Forces. |
| 2010 | Additional CA$5.3 billion allocated over five years to increase military personnel and purchase new military equipment including trucks, transport aircraft, helicopters, and joint support ships. |
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