NATO
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, or NATO, is a military and political alliance established to ensure the stability of the Euro-Atlantic region and […]
CF-18 Hornet
The CF-18, officially known as the CF-188 Hornet, is a powerful multi-role fighter aircraft used by the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). The […]
NORAD
Many people hoped the end of World War Two would usher in a new age of global peace and stability. Instead, the world […]
Avro Arrow
When Prime Minister John Diefenbaker unexpectedly terminated the Avro Arrow project on February 20, 1959, also known as “Black Friday”, he spurred outrage […]
HMCS Haida
Of the 27 tribal-class destroyers that were built for the British, Canadian, and Australian navies during the Second World War, HMCS Haida boasts [...]
The Bomarc Missile Controversy
The Cold War initiated a tense nuclear arms race between the United States of America (U.S.) and the Soviet Union (U.S.S.R.) and their […]
Anti-Submarine Warfare
During the Cold War, Canada earned a world-wide reputation for excellence in Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW). By investing in technological advancements and upgrading World […]
4CMBG
After the conclusion of World War II, rising tensions between the two superpowers, the United States (U.S.) and the Union of Soviet Socialist […]
HMCS Bonaventure
January 21, 1957: After a 5-year refit that began in 1952, Canada’s last aircraft carrier, HMCS Bonaventure, was commissioned. “Bonnie” was originally the […]