MILNEWS.ca Highlights – July 13, 2019

• New VCDS
• “Lanthier announced as military’s new second-in-command”
• ”… ◦Lieutenant-General J.M. Lanthier will be appointed Vice Chief of the Defence Staff, replacing Lieutenant-General P.F. Wynnyk …” (DND info-machine)
• “Lieutenant-General Jean-Marc Lanthier to become Vice Chief of the Defence Staff amid other senior staff changes” (Army info-machine)
• “Remue ménage dans les rangs des officiers généraux des Forces armées canadiennes”
• ”Canadian military’s second-in-command defends boss after resignation leaks”
• “Roy Green: Chaos at the top of Canada’s military”
  

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• What’s Canada Buying?
• “Canadian military looking for ideas to shield satellites from ‘cyberattacks and lasers’ “ – ”… capabilities that can be incorporated into the design and operation of Canada’s space-based systems to defend and protect satellites from … natural and artificial threats …”
• Wanted:  ”… innovative power storage and power generation solutions for dismounted soldiers … to increase soldiers’ autonomy, decrease the … burden of power storage technologies, and decrease … costs …’
• Wanted:  ”… DND-CAF are looking for rapid and cost effective ground solutions for removing frozen contaminants from critical aircraft surfaces …”
• Wanted:  ”… new Digitally-Aided Close Air Support system to be employed for the Special Operations Joint Terminal Attack Controllers …”
• Wanted:  ”… solutions for actively modifying the visual and infrared signatures of Army platforms in order to decrease detectability in changing environmental conditions and operational environments …”
• Wanted: ”…viable and cost-effective solutions for tracking and de-orbiting space debris in order to reduce the collision threat for orbiting space systems …”
• Wanted:  ”The Department of National Defence (DND) has a requirement for the docking, repair, painting, and undocking of two potable water barges, YW 51 and YW 52 …”
  

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• Russia-Baltics-Cold War 2.0/#OpREASSURANCE
• ”HMCS Halifax back to port” (shipfax blog)
• ”Despite US warnings, Russian air defense equipment arrives in Turkey”
• ”NATO ‘Concerned’ by Turkey Receiving Russian S-400 Missiles”
• ”Russian S-400 defense components arrive in Turkey”
• ”Turkey Accepts Russian S-400 Missile System, Rankling US And NATO”
• ”Turkey receives first shipment of Russian S-400s”
• ”Turkish defense ministry posts photos of first batch of S-400 equipment”
• ”Turkish servicemen to arrive in Russia to train to operate S-400s in July-August — source”
• ”Turkish Stock Traders Hedge for Losses After S-400 Delivery Starts”
• ”US Senate Armed Services Chiefs Urge Trump to Sanction Turkey Over Purchase of S-400”l
• “Preparation of a memorandum on developing EU cyber response force begun in Vilnius” (LTU MoD)
• ”Russia’s latest minesweepers outshine foreign rivals, says vice-premier”
• ”Russian official suspected of treason sacked, says source”
  

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• Way Up North
• ”Russia’s Northern Fleet missile frigate holds anti-submarine warfare drills in Atlantic”
• “Nuclear Submarine Wreck In Arctic Waters is Leaking Radiation 100,000 Times More Than Normal Levels, Scientists Discover”
• ”Russia Eyes Own Arctic Cruise Liners”
  

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• #CHN/Pacific Rim
• ”John McCallum puts Liberals on the defensive again with advice to China”
• “Conservatives ask CSIS to investigate John McCallum’s comments”
  

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• Internal Security
• ”Ministers, MPs targeted by Facebook Messenger impersonation scam”
• “MPs appear divided on continuing to use WeChat to communicate with constituents after a warning from House administration staff about potential “cybersecurity risks” associated with the Chinese app. All MPs and their staff were sent an email from the House of Commons’ cyber security team last week recommending that they refrain from using the social media and e-commerce app, which has close to 1.1 billion monthly active users, “for business—or otherwise sensitive—communications.” …”
• “RCMP investigate possible policy breach at National Microbiology Lab — Manitoba RCMP are investigating a possible policy breach at the National Microbiology Lab in Winnipeg. Few details have been made public, but an RCMP spokesperson confirms police received a referral from the Public Health Agency of Canada. “Based on information received to date, the RCMP has assessed that there is no threat to public safety at this time,” Robert Cyrenne said in an email to CBC News on Thursday …”
• “Border officials to start sharing data about U.S., Canadian travellers”
• “How asyum seekers and resettled refugees come to Canada”
  

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• Sexual Assault/Harassment in the CF
• “Canada to compensate 718 gay-purge victims in class- action settlement — Canada to compensate 718 gay-purge victims in class-action settlement … lesbian and gay members of the Canadian Armed Forces, the RCMP and the … The oldest claimant, who was kicked out of the Air Force in the early 1960s, is now 92 …”
  

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• Other Military News
• “Canadian Forces may cancel plan to relocate special forces unit from Ottawa over $1.2 billion price tag”
• “The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the Department of National Defence (DND) are holding a rededication of the Kandahar Cenotaph in the Afghanistan Memorial Hall in Ottawa, with the families of the Fallen and other invited guests in attendance. It will take place on Saturday, August 17, 2019 …” (Army info-machine)
• “Aftermath of Canadian submarine fire: PTSD, asthma and depression”
• ”La santé des marins du NCSM Chicoutimi moins bonne que celle de leurs collègues, selon une étude”
• “New RCN Command Chief Petty Officer says exciting times are ahead” (RCN info-machine)
• “New Chief steps into Naval Strategic Readiness role” (RCN info-machine)

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MILNEWS.ca Highlights + #UKR Update – July 11, 2019

• HMCS Chicoutimi Health Report Out
• “Results of HMCS Chicoutimi Health Surveillance Study shared at Town Hall” (RCN info-machine)
• “Navy commander apologizes to HMCS Chicoutimi sailors for health study delay”
• “60 per cent of sailors who battled HMCS Chicoutimi fire developed PTSD, asthma and depression: report”
• “Rates of PTSD, asthma significantly higher in crew after navy sub fire: survey”
  

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• Big Honkin’ Ship Document Leak Case
• “The search for a new top soldier should start immediately, Conservatives say”
• “Tories and NDP fault Liberals for high turnover among senior military officials”
• “Wynnyk in damage control after resignation notice leak”
• “Canadian military’s second-in-command defends boss after resignation leaks”
• “To lose one VCDS may be regarded as misfortune; to lose five looks like horrific leadership failure” (Quotulatiousness blog)
  

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• Russia-Baltics-Cold War 2.0/#OpREASSURANCE
• “Edmonton-based Canadian soldiers deploy for Latvia”
• “HMCS Halifax back to sea” (Shipfax blog)
• “Pentagon Will Raid F-35 Spare Parts Budget To Help Pay For Kicking Turkey Out Of The Program”
• “U.S. Permanent Military Base in Poland: Favorable Solution For the NATO Alliance” (Warsaw Institute)
• ” ‘Losharik’ Submersible Disaster Handicaps Russian Naval Operations”
• “The Ogarkov Reforms: The Soviet Inheritance Behind Russia’s Military Transformation” (Russia Military Analysis blog)
• “Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania summoned Russian envoys this week to protest plans by Moscow to celebrate the Soviet Union’s World War II occupation of the three Baltic nations, underscoring persisting tensions …”
• “Latvia expresses protest to Russia over efforts to exonerate crimes by Stalin and Hitler” (LVA Foreign Ministry info-machine)
  

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• #UKR/#OpUNIFIER
• “”We take into account the experience of the US Armed Forces, Canada, Great Britain, Poland and Lithuania in the process of reforming the Armed Forces of Ukraine”, – Lieutenant-General Ruslan Khomchak” (UKR MoD, in Ukrainian)
• “The United States and Canada are rendering support to the Ukrainian authorities in stepping up snipers’ activity in the Donbass region, which has allowed Ukraine’s military to unleash terror against civilians in the frontline area, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday …” (RUS state media)
• “About 600 NATO experts train Ukrainian military officers, says Russia’s envoy to OSCE — The diplomat said the delivery of munitions from Lithuania to Kiev or Canada’s inclusion of Ukraine in the list of states permitting arms sale won’t contribute to the improvement of the situation …” (RUS state media)
• “The Russian Prosecutor General’s Office has officially ruled activities of the international non-governmental organization Ukrainian World Congress based in Canada to be unwelcome in Russian territory, the office told Interfax …” (UKR media)
• “More than a week later, Zelensky’s trip to Toronto hailed as success” (UKR media)
  

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• UKR MoD summary, 0700 11 July 2019 (in Ukrainian)
• JFO: МAP – 11.07.2019 (UKR NSDC)
• “Latest from the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM), based on information received as of 19:30, 10 July 2019”
• “Latest from the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM), based on information received as of 19:30, 9 July 2019”
• “Weekly Update from the OSCE Observer Mission at Russian Checkpoints Gukovo and Donetsk based on information as of 9 July 2019”
• Essence of Time summary, 8-10 July 2019 (with maps, in Russian)
  

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• “Kiev forces fire over 100 rounds of ammunition at DPR frontline areas on Thursday morning” (pro-RUS rebel info-machine)
• “One Ukrainian serviceman wounded in Donbas over day” (UKR media)
• “Kiev forces violate ceasefire three times over 24 hours” (pro-RUS rebel info-machine)
• “Donbas update: occupiers open fire 11 times, 1 WIA reported” (UKR media)
• “Kiev forces violate ceasefire twice over 24 hours” (pro-RUS rebel info-machine)
  

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• “President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a phone conversation with President of Russia Vladimir Putin” (UKR Pres info-machine)
• “Telephone conversation with President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky” (RUS Pres info-machine)
• “Putin and Zelensky hold first phone conversation on de-escalation” (UKR media)
• “Putin ready to discuss Normandy format extension after Ukraine’s parliamentary elections” (UKR media)
• “Russia’s Putin Says He’s Ready for Talks With Ukraine” (Associated Press wire svc via USA govt funded media)
• “Putin and Ukraine’s new leader discuss east Ukraine conflict” (Associated Press, USA based wire service)
• “Putin, Zelensky discuss east Ukraine conflict in first phone call: Kremlin” (Agence France-Presse wire service)
• “Russia backs fresh talks on eastern Ukraine conflict” (DEU state media)
• “Putin and Ukraine’s Zelenskiy Discuss Ending Conflict in Eastern Ukraine” (RUS independent media)
• “Russia’s Putin, Ukraine’s Zelenskiy discuss ending conflict in eastern Ukraine” (Reuters wire service)
  

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• “Ukraine’s position in seeking peace with Russia “weak” – Ohryzko” (UKR media)
  

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• “President commissioned the Chief of the General Staff to intensify the activity of the AFU on the elimination of subversive groups due to the shelling in Hranitne” (UKR Pres info-machine)
• “Today, July 11, Ukraine commemorates the 5th anniversary of one of the most tragic events in the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war. On the night of July 10-11, a unit of Russian artillery equipped with jet-propelled missiles opened fire on the Ukrainian troops near the village of Zelenopillia in the Luhansk region. The fire was opened treacherously, from the Russian territory, and caused a heavy damage to the Ukrainian troops …” (UKR OSINT group)
• “Militants in Donbas misuse UR-83P mine-sweeping system” (UKR OSINT site)
• “IR summary: Occupants strengthen advanced positions with additional firepower” (Information Resistance, pro-UKR OSINT)
  

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• “Ukraine-Russia Tensions Spark Human Rights Debate” (USA govt funded media)
• “Update on Ukraine under item 10, 41st Session to the Human Rights Council” (OHCHR)
• “5,000 residents of Ukraine’s East suffer from armed conflict, – UN” (UKR media)
  

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• “SBU catches National Guard officer with Russian citizenship gathering secret ATO info” (UKR Media)
  

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• “The SBU “solved” the MH17 case by confusing a BUK with a dick” (Donbass Insider, pro-RUS site)
  

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• “Russian Ex-Cosmonaut Claims to Have Seen from Space with ‘Naked Eye’ Ukrainian Shelling of Unarmed Citizens” (polygraph.info, fact checking site)
• “Ukrainian armed formations’ criminal actions must be stopped – DPR Head” (pro_RUS rebel info-machine)
  

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• “EU-Ukraine Summit: EU provides additional €17.7 million (CAN $ 26 million) in humanitarian funding along the line of conflict” (European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations)
  

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• #CHN/Pacific Rim
• “Canada’s foreign minister rips ex-ambassador to China for ‘advising’ Beijing on election”
• “McCallum tells Chinese that punishing Canada will help elect Conservatives”
• “John McCallum puts Liberals on the defensive again with advice to China”
• “John McCallum invite l’ingérence chinoise, dit Andrew Scheer”
• “McCallum is enlisting China’s aid in re-electing the Liberals — and coaching them how to do it”
• “China wants U.S. to scrap $2 billion dollar tank deal with Taiwan”
• “ASEAN Defense Ministers Call for Peace, Stability in South China Sea”
• “China poses top threat for decades ahead, says General Mark Milley, Donald Trump’s pick to head Joint Chiefs of Staff”
• “China’s new aircraft carrier set to miss 70th anniversary parade as sea trials continue”
• “China to launch 100 additional satellites by 2025: official” (CHN Communist Party media)
  

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• The Koreas/#OpNEON
• “North Korea Vows to Respond to South’s Deployment of F-35 Stealth Fighters”
• “N. Korea calls S. Korea’s F-35 jet purchases ‘extremely dangerous action’ “
• “High-profile defector linked to February raid on North Korean embassy in Madrid”
  

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• #MLI-Africa/#OpPRESENCE
• “MINUSMA Deployment, July 2019” (UN info-machine)
• “At least 10 United Nations peacekeepers were wounded when their vehicle hit a mine in northern Mali, UN Deputy spokesman Farhan Haq told reporters on Thursday …”
• “Seven civilians killed in attacks in northeast Mali”
• “Gunmen kill seven civilians in Mali attacks”
• “Probable attempted talks with jihadists following Russia-Mali military deal likely to create splits weakening operational capacity”
• “Improved Cooperation Between UN And Troop-providing Countries Crucial For Peacekeeping Operations: Peacekeeping Chief … Lacroix’s sentiments were echoed by Lieutenant-General Dennis Gyllenspore, Force Commander of the UN Mission in Mali, MINUSMA, whose troops have suffered many losses due to “frequent, direct and complex attacks on our bases.” Lt. Gen Gyllenspore said that he and his forces need to find different and new ways to operate, become more agile and unpredictable, and react faster. “In my opinion”, he said, “it calls for strengthening cooperation and consultation mechanisms between the field and UN Headquarters” … “
• “Conseil de sécurité: appels à « systématiser l’informel » pour améliorer le dialogue avec les pays fournisseurs de contingents aux opérations de maintien de la paix … Sur le terrain, les forces doivent être plus agiles, plus imprévisibles, plus réactives et plus mobiles, le tout en utilisant tout l’arsenal des règles d’engagement, a expliqué Dennis Gyllensporre, commandant de la force de la Mission multidimensionnelle intégrée des Nations Unies pour la stabilisation au Mali (MINUSMA). Les pays contributeurs de troupes doivent être soutenus dès le début et être en mesure de bien comprendre ce que l’ONU attend d’eux …” (UN info-machine)
• “Greater response needed to West African violence – UN”
• “EU pledges €138m (CAN $203 million) more to G5 Sahel Force”
  

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• #IRQ-Middle East/#OpIMPACT
• “Canada to Lead NATO Mission Iraq for Another Year” (Lawfare blog)
• “Canada holds talks on Iran escalation with Nato allies in London”
  

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• What’s Canada Buying?
• “F-35s vs. the World: Who Will Win Canada’s Big Fighter Jet Deal?”
• “418 Squadron flies again — 418 Squadron has been re-established as 418 Search and Rescue Operational Training Squadron to train aircrew and maintainers for the RCAF’s new CC-295 fixed-wing search and rescue aircraft. The squadron commanding officer was appointed on July 11, 2019 …” (RCAF info-machine)
  

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• Internal Security
• “The Government of Canada remains committed to a strong, secure, and efficient border with the United States (U.S.), while protecting individual privacy and rights. Beginning July 11, 2019, Canada and the U.S. will exchange basic biographic entry information (such as full names and date of birth) on all travellers at the land border, so that entry into one country serves as an exit record from the other …” (CBSA info-machine)
  

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• Other Military News
• “Canadian Armed Forces reservists to receive more compensation following pay restructuring”
• “Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction, on behalf of the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, visited with members of The Queen’s York Rangers to highlight steps the government is taking to strengthen the Canadian Army Reserves …” (DND info-machine)
• “With Canada’s military justice system in limbo, cases are being dropped or reduced”
• “La Flotte canadienne de l’Atlantique (FLTCANANT) a accueilli un nouveau commandant aujourd’hui au cours d’une cérémonie tenue à l’arsenal canadien de Sa Majesté Halifax, lorsque le commodore Craig Skjerpen a passé le commandement au commodore Rich Feltham …”
• “The Canadian Forces Detachment at the Rome-based Eastern Air Defense Sector changed commanders in a ceremony Monday, according to an EADS announcement. Lt. Col. Josh Klemen assumed command from Lt. Col. Bruce MacLean, who finished his three-year tour of duty as Canadian Detachment Commanding Officer. Klemen’s responsibilities will include leading the 15-member Canadian Detachment and serving as part of the EADS staff …”
• “Partner of man killed in ATV crash on Base Gagetown wants to know why ambulance was delayed”
• “It’s time for Canada to rebuild our Armed Forces”

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MILNEWS.ca Highlights – July 10, 2019

• Big Honkin’ Ship Document Leak Case
• ”Vice-chief of defence staff resigns, citing plan Mark Norman was to replace him”
• Official DND announcement on Wynnyk
• Wynnyk resignation letter (via Global News Twitter) ‘
• ‘Military’s second-in-command to resign, links decision with Mark Norman case”
• ”Affaire Mark Norman  le vice-chef d’état-major de l’armée démissionne”
• ”Le lieutenant-général Wynnyk, vice-chef d’État-major de la Défense, quitte les Forces armées”
• “Military’s second-in-command to resign, cites Mark Norman case”
• “Lt.-Gen. Paul Wynnyk, Military’s Second-In-Command Resigns”
• “Tories, NDP accuse Liberals of ruining military officers’ careers”
• “Scheer blames Liberals for resignation of military’s second-in-command”
• “Opposition parties blame Trudeau government for ‘chaos’ in Canadian military” “Canadian high-ranking military officials continue to step down following recent resignations” “Turmoil at the top” (Col. Ted) “Military second-in-command shouldn’t be praised for making a beneficial personal choice”

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• What’s Canada Buying?
  
• “Airbus, Boeing consider pulling out of bid for Canada’s future fighter jet”
• “Remplacement du CF-18: après Dassault, Airbus et Boeing menaceraient de se retirer de l’appel d’offre”
• “Turmoil in the air” (Col. Ted)
• “The F-35 Demo Team at the Bagotville International Air Show, June 2019”
• ‘‘This Request for Standing Offer (RFSO) is for a qualified service provider with resources, instructor and personnel to support the provision of Rotary Wing Underwater Egress Training (RWUET) …”
• ”The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, will announce important investments in search and rescue (SAR) equipment (tomorrow) …” (DND info-machine)

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• Russia-Baltics-Cold War 2.0/#OpREASSURANCE
• ”Senior Russian diplomat ready to discuss Whelan case at Helsinki talks”
• “NATO and European leaders to visit Canada for meetings with Trudeau”
• “NATO’s secretary-general, two top EU officials to visit Canada for meetings with Trudeau”
• “NATO and European leaders to visit Canada for meetings with Trudeau”
• ”Russian, NATO top brass discuss security issues”
• “Bosnia’s Last Best Hope … With the United States and Europe unwilling or unable to step up, maintaining peace in Bosnia may fall to two liberal democratic allies already involved: Japan and Canada …”
• ”Turkey to employ S-400 systems in case of attack — Erdogan”

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• The Koreas/#OpNEON
• “HMCS Regina conducts manoeuvres with Japanese Navy in South China Sea” (RCN info-machine)

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• #CHN/Pacific Rim
• “Canadian clamor over (Huawei’s) Meng’s case has Trudeau government in a fix” (CHN Communist Party media)
• “Why Japan needs to build ties with Canada in the face of Trump’s ‘America First’ agenda” (JPN media)
• “Could Huawei be using Trojan circuits to help Beijing spy on the US?”
• “US diplomat Candace Marie Claiborne gets 40 months in prison for selling documents to Chinese agents”
• “Chinese, German armed forces hold joint medical support drill” (CHN mil media)
• “The campaign to terminate all paid services provided by the armed forces has been basically completed, and the goal that the military no longer engages in commercial activities has been basically achieved, according to a statement provided to Xinhua Wednesday …” (CHN mil media)
• “The Limits of the Alliance Between China and Russia”

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• #IRQ-Middle East/#OpIMPACT
• “The annihilation of the Yazidi is continuing, but we say nothing”
• “US to enlist military allies in Gulf and Yemen waters”
• “The U.S. continues its search to provide military support to the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which is controlled by the PKK terrorist organization’s Syrian affiliate, the People’s Protection Units (YPG) …” (Turkish media)

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• #MLI-Africa/#OpPRESENCE
• ”Maintaining an Aircraft in Mali” (DND info-machine)
• “La force de réaction rapide canadienne au Mali est… lente à se matérialiser.”
• ”L’ONU attend toujours les 200 Casques bleus promis par Trudeau”
• “Canadian lobbyist says Sudan’s military regime demanded return of $6-million fee after he criticized massacre of protesters”

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• Domestic Operations/#OpLENTUS
• “Attawapiskat residents want Canadian military help to deal with water ‘state of emergency’ “

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• Internal Security
• ”No direct threats to the election yet – but foreign actors are getting ready to meddle officials”
• ”If you challenge authority, expect CSIS to spy on you”

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• Veterans & Helping Veterans (or Not?)
• Vets’ Ombudsman: “Help Us Investigate Complaints Of Unfairness”
• ”Federal government contribute funds to homeless vets house to be built in Ottawa”
• “Feds to announce funding for Canada’s 1st veterans’ shelter”
• ”Minister MacAulay confirmed funding in the amount of $25 million, over 10 years, for the Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research (CIMVHR) today …” (VAC info-machine)

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• Other Military News
• “Caught on camera: ‘Not a Canadian submarine’ spotted off Victoria”
• “4 Wing Cold Lake welcomes new commander”
• “Change of command at 22 Wing (North Bay)”
• “Outgoing Base Commander bids farewell to Esquimalt” (RCN info-machine)
• “Logistics officer takes over as CFB Esquimalt’s new Base Commander” (RCN info-machine)
• “Lieutenant-Colonel Kathy Haire becomes first woman Commandant of The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery School” (Army info-machine)
• “Former Air Force commander passes away — Lieutenant-General Don McNaughton, who had a long and distinguished career in Canada’s Air Force, passed away on June 26, 2019. He commanded Air Command from 1985 to 1986 …” (RCAF info-machine)
• “Navy says sailor with ‘infidel’ tattoo will cover up design after complaint”
• ”Afghan war veteran from Etobicoke turns to literature — James Barrera’s text is featured in ‘Chicken Soup for the Soul – Running for Good’ …”
• ”Un contingent des Forces armées canadiennes part pour la 103e Marche internationale annuelle de quatre jours de Nimègue”

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MILNEWS.ca Highlights + #UKR Update – June 14, 2019

#MLI-Africa/#OpPRESENCE

• “Canada delays departure from Mali until end of August”
• “Liberals push end of Mali peacekeeping mission to August”
• “La mission canadienne au Mali se terminera en août”
• “Canada plans responsible departure from Mali peacekeeping mission” (Govt of Canada info-machine)
• “Tit-For-Tat Killings in Mali Escalate a Cycle of Ethnic Violence”
• “Attack in Mali demonstrates growing jihadist threat, (NGO) official says”
• “ECOWAS condemns attacks in Mali and offers support to goverment”
• “Malian president visits massacre site”
• “Mali president urges restraint after massacre”
• “What’s behind Mali massacre and how to stop escalating violence”
• “Mali’s council of ministers fired the governor of its central Mopti region after gunmen killed dozens of people in the latest ethnic killings there, it said in a statement …”

#IRQ-Middle East/#OpIMPACT

• “U.S. blaming Iran for oil tanker attack, weighing all options in response”
• “U.S. military says video shows Iran removing unexploded mine from oil tanker”
• “Iran categorically rejects US accusations over attacks on tankers”
• “Iran rejects US blame for tanker attacks in Gulf of Oman”
• “Gulf of Oman tanker attacks: What could be Iran’s motive?”
• “Gulf of Oman Attacks Trigger Tighter Security on Key Shipping Routes”
• More on Gulf of Oman ship attacks (Google News)
• “UN Security Council to hold consultations on situation in Gulf of Oman”

#RUS-Baltics-Cold War 2.0/#OpREASSURANCE

• “COBRA Company of 2nd Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment, organized a course “DP2 –Weapons Detachment Member” at Camp Adazi in Latvia to strengthen interoperability between nations contributing to the enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group Latvia …” (CAN Army info-machine)
• “Russia warns NATO over US-Poland troop move”
• “NATO and Russia: Maneuvers and countermaneuvers on the Baltic Sea”
• “Military exercise BALTOPS kicks off along Estonia’s coast”
• “New Tank Regiment?” (Russian Defense Policy blog)
• “Turkey to retaliate if US takes sanctions over S-400 contract, says foreign minister”
• “US continues attempts to convince India not to purchase Russia’s S-400 systems — official”
• “Russia’s Glonass navigation satellites to switch to domestic components by 2023”

#UKR/#OpUNIFIER

• “A summary of the situation in the area of ​​the operation of the United forces as of 07:00 June 14, 2019” (UKR MoD, in Ukrainian)
• “JFO: МAP – 14.06.2019” (UKR NSDC)
• “Latest from the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM), based on information received as of 19:30, 13 June 2019”

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• “Militants shell dwelling houses in Mariinka: 9-year-old child injured,” (UKR media)
• “Kiev forces violate ceasefire five times over 24 hours” (pro-RUS rebel info machine)
• “Ukrainian military defuse 40 mines with foreign marking in Donbas” (UKR media)
• “House burns down, 9 civil infrastructure facilities damaged as Kiev shells Zolotoye-5” (pro-RUS rebel info machine)
• “Donbas: Two Ukrainian servicemen wounded over 24 hours” (UKR media)
• “Kiev forces violate ceasefire 125 times over the week, 28 houses damaged” (pro-RUS rebel info machine)
• “One Ukrainian serviceman wounded in Donbas over 24 hours” (UKR media)
• “Kiev forces violate ceasefire 14 times in 24 hours” (pro-RUS rebel info machine)
• “One Ukrainian soldier wounded amid Donbas hostilities in past 24 hours” (UKR media)
• “Four people injured, incl. child, as Russia-led forces shell Maryinka” (UKR media)
• “Two Ukrainian soldiers wounded in Donbas amid 29 enemy attacks in past day” (UKR media)
• “Russian-led forces launched 29 attacks on Ukrainian troops in Donbas in last day” (UKR media)

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• “Russian occupation forces build first rail track on Kerch Strait Bridge” (UKR media)
• “Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with families of sailors detained near the Kerch Strait” (UKR Pres info-machine)
• “Zelensky to families of seamen captured by Russia: “They will be released soon”” (UKR media)

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• “Ukraine calls on NATO to develop strategic deterrence capabilities in Black Sea” (UKR media)
• “Russia’s Black Sea Fleet aircraft and air defense troops hold coastal defense drills” (RUS state media)

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• “Ukraines’s SBU finds Kremlin involved in downing IL-76 over Luhansk in 2014” (UKR media)
• “Ukraine commemorates airborne troops who perished in IL-76 downing in June 2014” (UKR media)
• “Ukrainian president honors Il-76 plane crash victims” (UKR media)
• “Ukraine names Russians who downed Il–76 with 40 paratroopers near Luhansk in 2014” (UKR media)
• “Volodymyr Zelensky honored the victims of the catastrophe of the IL-76 and other defenders who died on June 14 in different years of the war” (UKR MoD, in Ukrainian)
• 2014 Ukrainian Air Force Il-76 shootdown (Wikipedia)

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• “Vilkha MLR systems set to be accepted for service with Ukraine Army: defense minister” (UKR media)
• “Secretary of the NSDC of Ukraine Oleksandr Danyliuk and Minister of Defense of Ukraine Stepan Poltorak participated in the tests of modernized missiles of the “Vilkha” multiple launch rocket system” (UKR NSDC)
• “NSDC expects advancing anti-corruption reform in defense industry with arrival of Abromavicius to Ukroboronprom’s supervisory board” (UKR media)
• “Ukroboronprom’s Civil Aviation Plant 410 boosting aircraft repair in interests of Armed Forces, foreign customers” (UKR media)

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• “Electing Zelensky creates new opportunity to reach peace in Donbas, – Bolton” (UKR media)
• “Trump adviser: Zelensky’s election creates new opportunity to push for peace in Donbas” (UKR media)

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• “Zelensky appoints Mykola Balan as Commander of National Guard” (UKR media)
• “Zelensky appoints Serhiy Deineko as head of Ukraine’s State Border Service” (UKR media)

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• “Demolishing of Zhukov bust in Kharkiv: police hold searches” (UKR media)

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• “Ukrainian security forces detain head of ‘Central Election Commission of DPR’ ” (UKR media)
• “Ukrainian law enforcers detain ‘DPR’ CEC chief responsible for organizing 2014 sham referendum” (UKR media)

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• “Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on Thursday met with Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic Miroslav Lajcak to discuss the role of the OSCE in regulating the conflict in Donbas, including the role of the OSCE’s Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine …” (UKR media)
• “Zelensky and Lajčák discuss ceasefire and return of peace to Donbas” (UKR media)

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• “DPR investigates over 500 criminal cases on Ukrainian war crimes” (pro-RUS rebel info machine)

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• “MH17: JIT next week to name individuals behind jet downing” (UKR media)

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• “(UKR) Foreign Ministry condemns issuance of Russian passports to residents of occupied Donbas” (UKR media)
• “Russia begins issuing passports to residents of occupied Donbas” (UKR media)
• “First group of Donbas residents arrive in Russia for passports – Russian media” (UKR media)
• “Russia registeres 12,000 applications for citizenship from LPR residents” (pro-RUS rebel info machine)
• “Russia approves 1,200 applications for passports from DPR residents” (pro-RUS rebel info machine)
• “Russian Interior Ministry receives 12,000 passport applications from Donbass residents” (RUS state media)

#CHN/Pacific Rim

• “Canadian minister dismisses suggestion to block Huawei CFO’s extradition”
• “La Chine blâme le Canada pour la dégradation de leur relation”
• ” ‘Chinese’ cyber spy ring accused of targeting key players in Belt and Road Initiative”
• “United Nations’ counterterrorism chief Vladimir Voronkov in China to visit Xinjiang internment camps”

Way Up North

• “In the Arctic as in space, Russia and West can look past differences to pursue common goals: study”
• “Russians ‘Welcome Climate Change’ for Arctic Dominance Plans”
• “Maersk explores Arctic shipping route with Russia”

Internal Security

• “Sajjan taken to task about white supremacists in the Canadian Forces – military says it’s dealing with the issue”
• “PO1 Bressette defended colleagues from knife attacker” (RCN info-machine via Facebook) – Ayanle Hassan Ali (Google News)
• “Charity suspended over terror financing concerns gets Canada Summer Jobs grant”
• “Trudeau Government Gives Canada Summer Jobs Money To Group Suspended By CRA For Possible Terrorist Financing” (Spencer Fernando blog)
• “Fake online stories claim Trudeau begged foreign leaders ‘to send him a million immigrants’ “

What’s Canada Buying?

• “Citadelle de Québec King’s Bastion restoration project” (DND info-machine)

Veterans & Helping Veterans (or Not?)

• “Craig Dalton, Canada’s new veterans ombudsman, says he fears his office has lost the trust and respect of some former soldiers and their families. He’s calling for an independent review of his mandate — one that would include the possibility of having him report independently and directly to Parliament, instead of the veterans minister …”
• “House of Commons unanimously adopts motion urging end to veteran homelessness”
• “Vétérans sans-abri: les Communes proposent une solution”
• “MP Ellis motion to end veteran homelessness supported in the House”
• In the Chamber on Twitter: “Earlier today, Private Members’ Business Motion #M225 (Veteran homelessness in Canada) was adopted by unanimous consent.… “

Sexual Assault/Harassment in the CF

• “Opinion: Without civilian oversight, sexual-assault survivors in the military will not be well served”

Remembering

• “Victoria will not ask Ottawa to help pay for Remembrance Day ceremonies”
• “Victoria city council will continue to fund Remembrance Day events, councillors apologize to veterans”
• “Military won’t be asked to fund Remembrance Day costs after Victoria shoots down proposal”
• “A contrite Victoria council backs away from plan to ask military to foot bill for policing events such as Remembrance Day”
• “Offer made to pay for Remembrance Day in Victoria ahead of council debate”
• “London Drugs says it will pay for Victoria’s Remembrance Day ceremonies”
• “Veterans boycott Victoria after city councillor’s tirade against Remembrance Day ceremony”

Other Military News

• “A Conversation with a Member of the Canadian Reserves”

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MILNEWS.ca Highlights – May 15, 2019

Domestic Operations

• “Army to Remain in Quebec Flood Zones to Help With Cleanup Operations”

Big Honkin’ Ship Document Leak Case

• “Commons apologizes to Mark Norman as opposition MPs press for committee probe”
• “House of Commons offers all-party apology to Vice Adm. Mark Norman over failed prosecution”
• “By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That the House recognize Vice-Admiral Mark Norman for his decades of loyal service to Canada, express regret for the personal and professional hardships he endured as a result of his failed prosecution, and apologize to him and his family for what they experienced during their legal conflict with the government.” (House of Commons, Journals No. 416 – May 14, 2019)
• “La Chambre des communes présente des excuses au vice-amiral Mark Norman”
• “Trudeau leaves House before motion for Mark Norman apology unanimously passes”
• “House Of Commons Agrees To Apologize To Admiral Norman, But Trudeau Skipped Out Before The Motion Passed” (Spencer Fernando blog)
• “No cover-ups on Norman, just let the committee meet”
• “Now that Vice Admiral Mark Norman’s court case is done, the question arises: what next? VAdm Norman has said that he looks forward to returning to duty and Canada’s Chief of the Defence Staff, General Jonathan Vance has suggested that he is ready to welcome him back …” (Col. Ted)

F-35 Tug o’ War

• “Canadians should be scandalized by the Liberals’ fighter jet debacle”

What’s Canada Buying?

• “Scheer vows to de-politicize military procurement, ban Huawei from 5G”

#OpREASSURANCE/Russia-Baltics-Cold War 2.0

• “Turkish top diplomat on S-400 deal with Russia: No delays, it’s a fait accompli”
• ” ‘Die Hard’ battalion conduct UAS training in Poland” (Pentagon info-machine)
• “Putin, Pompeo discuss New START, US withdrawal from INF — Kremlin”
• “Pompeo Leaves Russia With Arms Control Plan, Hope for Improving Relations”
• “Don’t meddle in next election. U.S. foreign minister visits Russia”
• “What Did Pompeo Discuss With Putin in Russia?”
• “Russia’s intelligence chief seeks restart of cooperation with US intelligence services”
• “Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s remarks and answers to media questions at a joint news conference following talks with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Sochi, May 14, 2019” (RUS MFA info-machine)
• “Travel to Brussels, Belgium and Sochi, Russia, May 12-14, 2019” (USA State Dept info-machine)
• “Putin Says He Senses Trump Genuinely Wants to Repair Ties With Russia”
• “Russian Orthodoxy Shaping Moscow’s Nuclear Policies”
• “Massive Data Breach Exposes Russian Officials’ Passports – Reports”
• “Russia to upgrade T-72 main battle tanks for Belarus” “Russia ready to modernize Belarusian combat helicopters”
• “Over 70 armies use Belarusian defense products”

#OpIMPACT/Middle East

• “US orders non-essential embassy staff to leave Iraq amid Iran tensions”
• “U.S. State Department Evacuates Diplomats From Iraq as Iran Tensions Mount”
• “US Partially Evacuating Embassy in Iraq Amid Escalating Tensions With Iran”
• “Spain pulls frigate from U.S. Gulf mission amid differences over Iran”
• “US Military Beefing Up Arsenal to Counter Potential Iran Attack”
• “President calls report of sending 120,000 troops in Iranian conflict ‘fake news’, says he’d send more”
• “CENTCOM corrects British general: US forces in Iraq and Syria on heightened alert for Iranian attacks”
• “U.S-Iran Tensions Escalate” (Congressional Research Service, 14 May 2019)
• “Iraq Set to Buy Russian S-400 Air Defence Systems – Ambassador”
• “Iraq to purchase Russia’s S-400 missile systems”
• “7 kids of Nordic IS couple killed in Syria return to Sweden”

#OpPRESENCE/#MLI-Africa

• “Mali : Trois civils assassinés dans le cercle de Bankass”
• “Mali – Escalation of violence and displacement in Mali (DG ECHO, UN, media) ( ECHO Daily Flash of 15 May 2019)” (European Commission's Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations)
• “Extrémisme : le Mali appelle l’UE à renforcer son soutien au Sahel”
• “Niger ambush: Militants kill 17 soldiers near Mali”
• “Niger Loses 17 Soldiers in Ambush Near Mali Border”

#CHN/Pacific Rim

• “Beijing Readies 2 New Aircraft Carriers”
• “China to soon commission 1st homemade aircraft carrier: reports” (CHN Communist Party media)
• “Wikipedia blocked in China ahead of Tiananmen Square anniversary”
• “Internet Researchers Claim Wikipedia Inaccessible in China”
• “Cambodian defence ministry denies Chinese naval base rumour” (CHN mil media)
• “Donald Trump expected to sign executive order this week paving way for US telecoms ban on Huawei”

Way Up North

• “The Next ‘South China Sea’ Is Covered in Ice — The State Department will soon have a permanent presence in Greenland for the first time since the 1950s …”
• “Russia’s Two-Pronged Approach to Militarizing the Arctic”

Internal Security

• “Father, son charged after explosive materials found inside home in Richmond Hill, Ont. — Federal government says there’s no known connection to national security …”

Veterans & Helping Veterans (or Not?)

• “DND data shows thousands given antimalarial drug that veterans are suing the feds over”
• ” ‘Veterans probably won’t vote Liberal for a very long time’ Norman case reflects Grits failed promises to vets, say advocates”

Other Military News

• “Canadian Armed Forces plane grounded after laser shone into the cockpit”
• “Canadian military flight aborted in Nova Scotia after laser flashed into plane’s cockpit”
• “A futuristic first on Operation CARIBBE” (The Maple Leaf)
• “Canadian Forces Base Suffield biologist is on a mission to maintain ecology in military training areas” (DND info-machine)

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MILNEWS.ca Highlights – May 14, 2019

#OpIMPACT/Middle East

• “NATO Mission Iraq Interview Opportunities” (DND info-machine)
• “Canadian Government Won’t Repatriate Toronto Man Who Joined ISIS”
• “ISIS's Opportunity in Northern Syria’s Detention Facilities and Camps … ISIS has a unique and dangerous opportunity to exploit conditions in detention and displacement facilities across Northern Syria … The U.S. must urgently help the SDF adequately secure these facilities and process their inhabitants …” (ISW blog)
• “No Iran threat in Syria or Iraq, top British officer says, contradicting US” “British general in Iraq says no elevated Iran threat”

What’s Canada Buying?

• “Magellan Aerospace Signs Agreement with BAE Systems for F-35 Aircraft Assemblies … Magellan, through its operations in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and BAE Systems have been working together to produce horizontal tails for the global F-35 program for more than a decade …” “The Canadian Armed Forces spent just under $125,000 on Viagra last year, but is only considering purchasing menstrual products after the federal Liberal government’s proposal …”
• “Canada-based marine acoustics house GeoSpectrum Technologies is preparing to conduct new at-sea trials of its Towed Reelable Active Passive Sonar (TRAPS) anti-submarine warfare (ASW) sonar system with the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) …”
• “The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) and the Navy’s premier science and technology research squadron, Scientific Development Squadron ONE (VXS-1), unveiled the UV-18 Twin Otter as the newest addition to the squadron’s unique fleet of aircraft research platforms, May 11 …”

#OpREASSURANCE/Russia-Baltics-Cold War 2.0

• “Ottawa braced for Russian retaliation after barring state media from Lima Group talks”
• “Pompeo tells Russia: no more election interference” “Putin tells Pompeo US and Russia can improve relations after Mueller report”
• “Lavrov says he and Pompeo agreed steps to normalize Russia-US relations”
• “Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s opening remarks during talks with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Sochi, May 14, 2019” (RUS MFA info-machine)
• “Russian Defense Ministry TV Host Falsely Slaps West for Russophobic Propaganda” (polygraph.info, fact checking site)

#CHN/Pacific Rim

• “China conducts maritime exercise with advanced amphibious assault vehicles” (CHN mil media)

Way Up North

• “Washington plans to send U.S. Navy through Northwest Passage”
• “Pacific Fleet aircraft carrier takes part in exercise Northern Edge, for the first time in 10 years”
• “China, Russia move into the Arctic — and put US at risk”
• “New (RUS) icebreaking tanker chooses southern route for maiden voyage”
• “Washington Heats Up Its Cold War in the Arctic” (Strategic Culture, pro-RUS think tank)

Big Honkin’ Ship Document Leak Case

• “There’s no evidence Liberals interfered in Mark Norman prosecution”
• “Trudeau wants Norman affair to disappear, but it won’t” “Discussions avec la Davie : Mark Norman a agi avec l’autorisation du gouvernement Harper”
• “Davie says it provided documents to Vice-Admiral Mark Norman’s defence team in March”
• “Norman was told by Harper cabinet to talk to Quebec shipyard about leasing deal”
• ” ‘It’s part of how this town works’: Mark Norman was charged over a leak, but in Ottawa leaks happen every day”

Internal Security

• “2 men arrested in Richmond Hill, Ont., not related to national security: Goodale”

Veterans & Helping Veterans (or Not?)

• “Veterans Affairs features German, not Canadian troops”
• “Does Veterans Affairs’ video blooper signal something more seriously amiss in Canada?” (rabble.ca)
• “The legion goes punk: Music fans asked to join Royal Canadian Legion so live concerts can continue”

Other Military News

• “Canada’s top soldier attends cabinet meeting but appearance ‘had nothing to do’ with Norman case: official”
• “Chief of defence staff, DND deputy minister brief federal cabinet”
• “Trial opens for civilian pair charged in $1.3m fraud at CFB Shearwater”
• “Canadian Forces use of strategic communications on social media can backfire”

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MILNEWS.ca Highlights + #UKR Update – May 9, 2019

What’s Canada Buying:  F-35 Tug o’ War

• “Canada changes fighter jet rules to allow F-35 bid”

Big Honkin’ Ship Document Leak Case

• “John Ivison: New evidence that exonerated Mark Norman may date from Stephen Harper’s time as PM”
• “MV Asterix delivers for the Royal Canadian Navy and breach of trust charge is dropped” (Quotulatiousness blog)
• “Dropping the Norman charges spares the Liberals another scandal. For now”
• “From the comments: ‘This whole episode calls for an independent inquiry.’ Readers voice support for Vice-Admiral Norman”
• “The fall guy could be the general who suspended Mark Norman”
• “Information from former Conservative cabinet ministers helped put an end to Norman case”
• “What you need to know about the Vice-Admiral Mark Norman case”
• “Norman returning to active duty after Crown says his actions were ‘inappropriate,’ not criminal”
• “L’arme secrète du vice-amiral Mark Norman”
• “Prosecution of Mark Norman is over, but questions the affair raised remain”
• “The state is a powerful foe, and it almost crushed Mark Norman”

#CANinIRQ/Mid East – Op IMPACT

• “Can Canadian soldiers stop the next Iraq insurgency?”
• “Pentagon Watchdog says Iraqi forces need longer-term assistance for intelligence against ISIS”
• “DOD IG: US, Coalition Aircraft Facing Interference, Limited ISR Capability in ISIS Fight” (Air Force Magazine)
• “Lead Inspector General for Operation Inherent Resolve I Quarterly Report to the United States Congress I January 1, 2019 – March 31, 2019 > Department of Defense Office of Inspector General” (USA DoD Lead Inspector General Reports)
• “Iraq to hang ISIS member who raped Ezidi woman, killed Iraqi soldiers”
• “Russian fighter jet made a dangerous pass ahead of U.S. MQ-9 Reaper aircraft (over SYR)”
• “Erdoğan Claims Turkey Only NATO-Member Country to Fight Islamic State on the Ground in Syria” (polygraph.info, fact-checking site)

#LVA/Europe – Op REASSURANCE/Cold War 2.0

• “Deceased Albanian sergeant’s body repatriated home”
• “Russians, Opposition Figures Sentenced Over Role in 2016 Montenegro Coup Attempt”
• “Finland sees rise in ‘total objectors’ to military, civilian service”
• “Russian whales with military training could be harassing boats, Norwegian fishermen and scientists say”
• “British minister at Spring Storm: I’m quite impressed with Estonia’s forces”
• “Latvia to publish additional KGB filing system and other documents”
• “Younger Russian Speakers in Estonia May Not Be as Integrated as Many Think”
• “Research: Russian-linked disinformation may have reached 241 million Europeans”
• “Half of European voters may have viewed Russian-backed ‘fake news’ “
• “241m Europeans ‘may have received Russian-linked disinformation’ “
• “Critical flaws found in latest Russian submarines”
• “Russia agrees to grant Poland access to Kaczynski’s aircraft”
• “Tank Wars Are Coming: How the U.S. Army Plans to Fight Russia or China”
• “Was Hitler’s Invasion of Russia Defensive, to Foil an Attack by Stalin?” (pro-RUS site)

#UKR – Op UNIFIER

• “JFO: МAP – 09.05.2019” (UKR NSDC)
• “Latest from the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM), based on information received as of 19:30, 8 May 2019”
• “Summary of the squad “The Essence of Time” for May 6-8″ (pro-RUS site, with maps, in Russian)
  

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• “One KIA, four WIA amid 11 enemy attacks in Donbas in past 24 hours – JFO HQ” (UKR media)
• “Ukrainian forces fire 116 rounds of ammunition at DPR over 24 hours, destroy house in Zaitsevo – JCCC” (pro-RUS rebel info-machine)
• “Kiev forces violate ceasefire four times over 24 hours” (pro-RUS rebel info-machine)
• “Donbas War: One Ukrainian serviceman died and four more wounded” (UKR media)
• “One Ukrainian soldier killed, four wounded in Donbas amid 11 enemy attacks in past day” (UKR media)
• “Day in Donbas: Four attacks by pro-Russian militants during the day” (UKR media)
• “JFO: Ukraine reports four enemy attacks in Donbas May 9” (UKR media)
  

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• “Ukraine’s FM: Italy’s court to hear Ukrainian serviceman case on May 17” (UKR media)
  

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• “Armed Forces ready to resist Russia’s attempts to worsen situation in eastern Ukraine – Deputy NSDC secretary” (UKR media)
• “War lessons give Ukraine grounds for fight against Russian aggression – Poroshenko” (UKR media)
• “Can the ‘Donbass Experience’ Help Kyiv Deal With ‘Hybrid’ Threats?” (Jamestown Foundation)
  

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• “U.S. can impose sanctions on Russian due to issuance of passports to Donbas citizens, – Volker” (UKR media)
• “DNR starts receiving application for illegal issuance of Russian passports” (UKR media)
• “Kyiv: Ukraine will not recognize Russian passports issued to residents of DPR and LPR” (UKR media)
• “Ukrainian PM raises issue of calling Russia to account for issue of Russian passports to Donbas residents before Canadian FM” (UKR media)
• “Ukraine calls on foreign partners to expand sanctions against Russia in response to ‘passport aggression in Donbas'” (UKR media)
  

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• “President together with veterans honored memory of the victims on the occasion of the 74th anniversary of the victory over Nazism in the Second World War” (UKR Pres info-machine)
• “Poroshenko: descendants of victors over Nazism now defending freedom, civilized choice of Ukrainian people against Russian aggression” (UKR media)
• “Zelensky: contribution of Ukrainians in victory over Nazism huge, no one has right to privatize this victory” (UKR media)
• “Zelensky: We honor, bow before all those who fought against Nazism, died for Ukraine during World War II” (UKR media)
• “Pushilin offers best Victory Day wishes to DPR residents, thanks WWII veterans for heroism” (pro-RUS rebel info-machine)
• “Young Army activists, Donchanka rifles, quad bikes, legendary T-34 tank: Victory Day parade in Donetsk” (pro-RUS rebel info-machine)
• “Pasechnik extends best Victory Day wishes to LPR residents at Lugansk parade” (pro-RUS rebel info-machine)
• “Kremlin created Immortal regiment as action of propaganda, – Vice Prime Minister” (UKR media)
• “Putin did not congratulate Poroshenko and Zelensky on Victory Day” (UKR media)
  

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• “Can Zelensky Heal the Deep Divisions in Ukraine Left Behind by Poroshenko?” (World Politics Review)
• “Volker: High-level US delegation to attend Zelensky inauguration” (UKR media)

#CHN/Pacific Rim

• “Chinese court delays ruling on Canadian Robert Lloyd Schellenberg’s death penalty appeal”
• “China holds appeal hearing for Canadian sentenced to death”
• “Hong Kong Teahouse Huddle With HSBC Is Key to Huawei CFO Case”
• “China Mobile’s Bid to Offer US Phone Service Rejected”
• “US blocks China Mobile from offering service in America on national security concerns”
• “US coastguard to play bigger role in curbing Beijing’s ambitions in the South China Sea”
• “Taiwan breaks ground on shipyard that will self-build submarines”
• “Pentagon Warns of Chinese Military Spying”
• “China will build string of military bases around world, says Pentagon”

The Koreas

• “South Korea: North Korea Fires Unidentified Projectile”
• “N. Korea Says Weapons Drill was Defensive, Criticizes Seoul”
• “North Korean launch showed missile could have reached U.S. base in South Korea”
• “Kim Jong-un supervised North Korean army’s military exercises on May 9”

#MLI – Op PRESENCE/Africa

• “German parliament extends army’s Africa missions”
• “Qatar delivers 24 military vehicles to Burkina Faso”
• “Burkina Faso receives donated APCs (from Qatar)”

Way Up North

• “China and Russia should cooperate in the Arctic” (CHN Communist Party media)
• “What is the real price of Russia’s Arctic dream?”
• “(RUS) Navy is building a new major depot for Arctic operations”
• “The Arctic: Who owns it?”
• “Why is the US so far behind in the Arctic? Clues emerge at congressional hearing”

Sexual Assault/Harassment in the CF

• “Ex-member says military sexual harassment complaints process needs overhaul”

Other Military News

• “Thunder Bay hosts annual search and rescue exercise with Royal Canadian Air Force”
• “Canada Army Run moving to War Museum”
• “La Course de l’Armée du Canada déménage!”
• “A good question … (Scheer) he must persuade Canadians that increased defence spending is both wise and necessary; he must have a plan that makes sense to our allies, too; and he must enunciate a coherent plan that will not be ridiculed by the press and the public …” (Col. Ted)
• “Positioning Canada in a Messy World” (CGAI report)
• “The Strange Case of Chrystia Freeland and the Failure of the ‘Super Elite’” (pro-RUS think tank)

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