Department of National Defence/Ministère de la défense nationale in the news

DND/CAF warns personnel about social media risks, emphasizing OPSEC and security vigilance amid hybrid work changes.

GDLS in London, Ont. faces a production gap after 2026 but could benefit from increased Canadian military spending and renewed contracts amid shifting defence priorities.

The Royal Canadian Air Force conducted a cross-country recruitment tour in 2023 to promote career opportunities and training programs at aviation colleges.

Nominations are open for the 2025 Public Service Pride Awards recognizing 2SLGBTQIA+ leadership within the Canadian Armed Forces and Department of National Defence.

DND and CAF are suing to prevent NSIRA from releasing a critical 2023 report on their human intelligence source handling, citing national security concerns.

CFB Trenton and other Canadian Forces Bases are receiving new residential housing units through accelerated construction and private sector partnerships to improve military housing availability.

Former Department of National Defence land in Nanaimo has been officially added to the Snuneymuxw First Nation reserve for mixed-use development.

The Department of National Defence bought a B.C. apartment building as part of an alternative housing plan, confirmed by Minister David McGuinty.

The Department of National Defence lands in Nanaimo were transferred to the Snuneymuxw First Nation for a major multi-billion-dollar development project including entertainment and housing.

Small and medium enterprises want to support national defence but are hindered by Canada's slow, outdated procurement system that doesn't suit fast-changing technologies.

The Sea Island Heritage Society confirmed their 2442 AC&W badge is a replica, with the original stored at the Department of National Defence's heritage directorate.

Canada's promised delivery of refurbished armoured vehicles to Ukraine is delayed and possibly cancelled amid secrecy and bureaucratic issues.

The Women, Peace and Security 2025 Conference in Ottawa will reflect on 25 years of progress and challenges in implementing the WPS agenda, emphasizing inclusive security for operational success.

A specialized team uses forensic and historical research to identify fallen Canadian soldiers from past wars, solving cases of unknown remains and graves.

Canada is making major investments in defence, AI, and energy but must urgently modernize postsecondary education and industry collaboration to address talent shortages and capitalize on innovation opportunities.

A review of Canadian Military Colleges produced 49 recommendations to modernize and strengthen officer education and cadet well-being, with next steps to be communicated by Defence.

The Canadian Army's $500 million to $1 billion LRSS vehicle project is facing serious technical problems during testing, with ongoing discussions on how to proceed.

The 2025 NDWCC campaign launches September 11 with hybrid events, a new slogan, key dates through year-end, and a recognition ceremony in January.

Canada's Department of National Defence relies heavily on U.S. cloud services for critical military applications, raising data sovereignty concerns and prompting interest in a Canadian sovereign cloud.

The Canadian Department of National Defence awarded Palantir a $14.4M contract in 2020 for classified data analytics software use, with details withheld for security.