The traditional OODA loop (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act), developed in the 1960’s by the US, was adopted and remains doctrine in the Canadian military since the mid 1990’s. However, with the modern advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the OODA Loop is evolving in scope. This evolution is being fostered not only by AI-augmentation but also […]
Inside the Global Struggle Over Rare Earths source: Venetia Rainey, The Telegraph date originally published: 20 October 2025 5:37pm BST Here’s a sobering reality: China could bring Western militaries to its knees — without firing a single shot. The weapon? Rare earth minerals. These hidden elements power everything from fighter jets and submarines to missiles […]
Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) refers to a comprehensive system designed to protect against a wide range of airborne threats, including aircraft, ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and other aerial objects. It involves the coordination of multiple defense components—such as radar systems, interceptor missiles, command and control systems, and sensors—across different layers of defense (e.g., […]
ISTAR, which stands for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance, is a crucial process in military operations. It involves integrating the intelligence process with surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance tasks to enhance a commander’s situational awareness and decision-making capabilities to achieve Decision Advantage. ISTAR transforms information from various sensors into actionable knowledge, which can then […]