Tag: defense planning
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Canada’s Military Model: How the CAF Responds to a Hypothetical U.S. Invasion
Overview: Why Canada Modelled a Hypothetical Invasion Scenario National defense discussions often rely on scenario planning to test strategies, logistics, and command-and-control under pressure. In recent planning cycles, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) explored a hypothetical scenario involving a U.S. invasion. The aim was not to forecast real-world action, but to stress-test deterrence concepts, alliance…
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Canada’s Contingency Drill: How Ottawa Models a Hypothetical U.S. Invasion and Response
Overview: Why model a hypothetical invasion? Defense planning often includes stress-testing scenarios that may never occur. In Canada, senior government and military planners examine a range of hypothetical threats to assess readiness, alliance dynamics, and policy options. A modeled scenario of a potential U.S. invasion—while highly unlikely—helps establish contingency plans, prove resilience, and refine interoperable…
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Arctic Alert: NORAD Chief Says Russia and China Geared for Closer Arctic Cooperation
Growing Arctic Cooperation: An Emerging Challenge for NORAD The commander of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) has signaled a subtle but meaningful shift in northern behavior. In the last year, NORAD has observed increased cooperation between Russia and China in the Arctic, a development that could reshape security dynamics in the region. While…