CF pilots retraining on drones

The Chronicle-Herald has a story about Canadian Forces Aurora patrol plane pilots retraining to fly drones.

New armoured vests for USMC

Defensetech reports that the US Marine Corps will be issuing a new lighter type of armoured vest.

A Canadian Doctor in Afghanistan

The Sudbury Star has a series of articles written by a Canadian Forces doctor who recently served in Afghanistan. Lots of interesting information.

Canadian Police ammo shortage

According to the CBC, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and the consequent demand for ammunition in the US has lead to a shortage of ammunition for Canadian police.

CF sends ship to Somalia

Information Dissemination has a post where he praises the Canadian Navy for moving against pirates off Somalia.

CF rethinking fitness tests

The Chronicle-Herald reports that the Canadian Forces are rethinking their fitness standards and tests.

"Our current fitness standard is 20 years old, and with changes in technology, changes in the nature of warfare, changes in operations, there’s probably a need to give (it) a facelift."

He’s planning to develop different fitness standards for the army, navy and air force by 2010.

Map of violence in Afghanistan

The Torch has a post with a map of violent incidents in Afghanistan by province.

US Army pays big bonuses for Arabic speakers

The Christian Science Monitor reports that the US Army is increasing the bonuses paid to native speakers of Arabic. The reenlistment bonuses will be up to $150,000 the same as is paid to Special Forces soldiers.

Canada to buy blinding lasers

Danger Room reports that the Canadian Forces will be buying blinding lasers for use in Afghanistan.