Canadian Armed Forces
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Ottawa Awards $307M Colt Canada Contract for Army Rifles
The federal government has finalized a $307 million deal with Colt Canada to replace aging service rifles, marking a major push to modernize the Canadian Armed Forces’ arsenal by 2027.
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Canadian Soldier Dies in Latvia: Circumstances Undisclosed Amid NATO Mission
Gunner Sebastian Halmagean, a Canadian Armed Forces member, died January 29 near Riga, Latvia, during his first overseas deployment with Operation Reassurance. An investigation is underway, with authorities not disclosing the circumstances.
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Canada Faces Military Housing Crisis and Scraps $178M Ukraine Vehicle Deal: Forces Under Pressure
Canada’s Armed Forces grapple with aging, overcrowded housing while Ottawa cancels a major armored vehicle refurbishment deal for Ukraine, raising questions about military priorities and readiness.