Don't skip leg day!
2 CMBG stepped up on the roads and the trails to participate in Ex RUCKING BEAR. This exercise was a test of fitness, endurance, and camaraderie.
This capability marks a major step forward in modernizing the Canadian Army. HIMARS will give the Army a mobile, long-range precision strike capability that can be deployed across Canada, including the Arctic, and abroad using existing RCAF aircraft. (1/2)
June is National Indigenous History Month. I encourage you to explore the stories of Indigenous Peoples who have aided in the defence of this land since the earliest days of European exploration. This is a good starting point: https://t.co/1n7pqD940a #NIHM26
Taking in the breathtaking views of Ex IRON SPEAR!
Soldiers from Canada, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, and Sweden recently took part in Ex IRON SPEAR, a multinational armoured fighting vehicle gunnery competition at Camp Ādaži, Latvia.
Exercise GLOBAL READY 26, planned by the Canadian Manoeuvre Training Centre, successfully put readiness to the test by deploying forces to Sweden for Aurora 26 at a moment’s notice.
Check out the latest episode of the Canadian Army Podcast to learn more about the high-stakes role of EOD Operators and the challenges they face to ensure mission success: https://t.co/0BIMMiKvts
Look this way! Stand By! Go!!!
3 RCR conducted a Basic Parachutist Course in Petawawa, ON. This arduous course prepares our soldiers for airborne operations enabling our soldiers to be ready for any mission. Airborne!
MINERVA is driving innovation where it matters most—at the tactical edge. The true north precision challenge is advancing low-cost drone capabilities to enhance decision-making, improve targeting, and most importantly, increase soldier safety and survivability. 1/2
Through the MINERVA Initiative, we are accelerating the delivery of affordable, high-impact uncrewed system technologies —while shaping a more agile, collaborative, and forward-learning procurement partnership with industry.
Learn more: https://t.co/lPJQefrmPw
“Dank u” to the Embassy of the Netherlands for honouring #CAF regiments that helped liberate the Dutch people during WWII. It marked the beginning of a great friendship built on trust, gratitude, and respect.
As Defence Team Co-Champion for Indigenous Peoples, I’m pleased to see the Qulliq recognized within Canadian Armed Forces remembrance to honour Inuit service members in a way that reflects their culture and identity. #TruthAndReconciliation
Recruitment is growing across the CAF, improving our operational effectiveness. It’s incredible to see some of that happening at 32 CBG, which just hosted its largest-ever graduation parade. This is a great indication of progress.
It's Drone hunting season!
Canadian soldiers got to practice their counter-uncrewed aircraft system (CUAS) drills with a combination of CUAS technology and good-old shotgun.
Warfare evolves, and we're meeting the challenge.
Canadian Army soldiers deployed on Operation REASSURANCE took part in Mission Rehearsal OAK RESOLVE, the Multinational Battlegroup’s Combat Readiness Evaluation, in Adazi, Latvia from 20-27 April 2026. 1/2
Through initiatives like Exercise GLOBAL READY, we demonstrate how we secure terrain to ensure Canada and NATO can respond swiftly and prevail in contested environments. 2/2
Strengthening cohesion, leadership, and the overall effectiveness of our forces.
Soldiers from 2 Div continued their collective training on Ex MAPLE RESOLVE, a large scale military exercise conducted across Southern Quebec from April 11-24.
Training in the Philippines.
Soldiers from 3 PPCLI were in the Philippines for Ex BALIKATAN training alongside members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, the US Marine Corps and other partners. 1/2