The RCAF received its first two CF35As yesterday at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona. The future of air and space power is built on more than equipment alone.
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We are developing the skilled people, integrated capabilities, and modern tools we need to meet future challenges at home and abroad.
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On behalf of the Royal Canadian Air Force, we extend our deepest condolences to the families, loved ones, friends, and colleagues of those who lost their lives, and our heartfelt thoughts to all those who were injured.
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people, and the unwavering way we come together to support one another through the most difficult of circumstances. As the affected families and communities navigate the days ahead, they should know the entire Canadian Armed Forces community stands with them in grief, ... 3/4
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support, and solidarity.
Our thoughts remain with everyone impacted by this devastating event.
Lieutenant-General Jamie Speiser-Blanchet
Commander, Royal Canadian Air Force
Chief Warrant Officer Renée Hansen
Chief Warrant Officer, Royal Canadian Air Force
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Our thoughts remain with everyone impacted by this devastating event.
Lieutenant-General Jamie Speiser-Blanchet
Commander, Royal Canadian Air Force
Chief Warrant Officer Renée Hansen
Chief Warrant Officer, Royal Canadian Air Force
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This Friday, join us in saying farewell to the CT-114 Tutors.
Watch the last airshow on Friday, October 16, 2026 live on our Facebook page.
The live stream will begin at 2 p.m. (EDT).
Watch the last airshow on Friday, October 16, 2026 live on our Facebook page.
The live stream will begin at 2 p.m. (EDT).
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Say farewell to the CT-114 Tutors with us.
Watch the last airshow on Friday, October 16, 2026. The live stream will begin on the RCAF Facebook page at 2 p.m. (EDT)
Watch the last airshow on Friday, October 16, 2026. The live stream will begin on the RCAF Facebook page at 2 p.m. (EDT)
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#OperationARCTICVANGUARD is a long-planned NORAD Op bringing together Canadian, U.S., Danish, and NATO partners to strengthen interoperability and enhance Arctic readiness that contribute to the defence of North America.
#OperationARCTICVANGUARD is a long-planned NORAD Op bringing together Canadian, U.S., Danish, and NATO partners to strengthen interoperability and enhance Arctic readiness that contribute to the defence of North America.
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Royal Canadian Air Force retweeted
Aircraft and personnel from across North America are preparing for Exercise AMALGAM DART.
From Aug. 24 to Sept. 1, forces from the Alaskan, Canadian and Continental U.S. NORAD Regions will conduct realistic training designed to strengthen NORAD’s ability to detect, track, modern air-domain threats.
The long-planned, routine and defensive exercise will integrate personnel, aircraft, command-and-control organizations and air battle management capabilities throughout North America.
Learn more: norad.mil/Newsroom/Press…
#ExerciseAMALGAMDART #WeHaveTheWatch @RCAFOperations @1stAF @ANRALCOM
From Aug. 24 to Sept. 1, forces from the Alaskan, Canadian and Continental U.S. NORAD Regions will conduct realistic training designed to strengthen NORAD’s ability to detect, track, modern air-domain threats.
The long-planned, routine and defensive exercise will integrate personnel, aircraft, command-and-control organizations and air battle management capabilities throughout North America.
Learn more: norad.mil/Newsroom/Press…
#ExerciseAMALGAMDART #WeHaveTheWatch @RCAFOperations @1stAF @ANRALCOM
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Royal Canadian Air Force retweeted
A Royal Canadian Air Force C-17 transported a U.S. Army M142 HIMARS to Nome, Alaska on July 31st alongside Soldiers from the 11th Airborne Division during Operation TUNDRA MERLIN.
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Royal Canadian Air Force retweeted
On Friday, RCAF LGen Huddleston, Deputy Commander, NORAD, joined Lieutenant-General Jamie Speiser-Blanchet, Commander @RCAF_ARC at #ADSE2026 to
discuss the future of aerospace and continental defence.
"The strength of NORAD has always been rooted in partnership. Collaboration ntial to defending North America in an increasingly complex security environment."
Thank you to everyone who helped make the event a success.
#NORAD #Aerospace #Defence #WeHaveTheWatch
discuss the future of aerospace and continental defence.
"The strength of NORAD has always been rooted in partnership. Collaboration ntial to defending North America in an increasingly complex security environment."
Thank you to everyone who helped make the event a success.
#NORAD #Aerospace #Defence #WeHaveTheWatch
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🚨 Public Service Announcement 🚨
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds, with three RCAF CF-18s from 4 Wing Cold Lake, will be conducting a flyby today at approximately 7:30 p.m. (PDT), for the David Foster Foundation 40th anniversary concert in Victoria, BC.
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The Canadian Forces Snowbirds, with three RCAF CF-18s from 4 Wing Cold Lake, will be conducting a flyby today at approximately 7:30 p.m. (PDT), for the David Foster Foundation 40th anniversary concert in Victoria, BC.
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Royal Canadian Air Force retweeted
Today, Minister McGuinty joined his counterparts from the United Kingdom, Italy, and Japan, to announce that Canada will become the first observer nation in the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP). canada.ca/en/department-…
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Royal Canadian Air Force retweeted
Milestone reached for the Strategic Tanker Transport Capability. ✅
On July 2, the first CC-330 Husky completed its first test flight in Spain, allowing teams to assess design, performance, and safety. canada.ca/en/department-…
On July 2, the first CC-330 Husky completed its first test flight in Spain, allowing teams to assess design, performance, and safety. canada.ca/en/department-…
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With World Cup matches upcoming in Canada 🇨🇦 Pilots are reminded to check all NAV CANADA NOTAMs for CYVR and CYYZ/CYTZ
⚠️ Unauthorized entry into restricted airspace may prompt a #NORAD response!"
To avoid this, fly informed and safely ⚽️
⚠️ Unauthorized entry into restricted airspace may prompt a #NORAD response!"
To avoid this, fly informed and safely ⚽️
With World Cup ⚽ matches kicking off in the U.S. and Canada this week, we are reminding all pilots to ensure awareness of, and compliance with, all pertinent #NOTAMs and flight-planning resources – even for your routine flight patterns.
🇨🇦 In Canada ➡️ Watch for NAV CANADA al-use airspace publications for CYVR/Vancouver and CYYZ/CYTZ/Toronto.
🇺🇸 In the U.S. ➡️ Check all applicable #FAA NOTAMs, TFRs, and additional guidance for regions hosting World Cup activity.
⚠️ Reminder: Unauthorized entry into restricted airspace can trigger an undesired security response, including an intercept by #NORAD fighter aircraft.
To avoid these outcomes, plan ahead.
Fly informed. Fly safe.
Enjoy the matches while NORAD watches the skies.
Go Canada! Go USA! #WeHaveTheWatch
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Royal Canadian Air Force retweeted
On Friday April 24, 442 Transport and Rescue Squadron responded to a medical emergency at sea aboard a cargo vessel approximately 300 km west of Vancouver Island. SAR Techs were safely lowered onto the vessel and the patient was assessed and transferred to hospital. @RCAF_ARC
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Today the Government of Canada announced a commitment to purchase a future RCAF air demonstration capability. After more than six decades of service 2026 will mark the final season for the CT‑114 Tutor aircraft fleet which has represented Canada with dignity and pride since 1971.
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We are incredibly proud of the women and men who, for decades, have represented CAF with pride at airshows across North America and look forward to joining with Canadians to celebrate the team’s rich history, heritage, and excellence in the Tutor fleet's farewell season.
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