Defence Team News - February 24 2026

Defence Team News - February 24 2026

• 60 Secondswith Major PeterSokol: Inside rotary wing testing

Messages for the Defence Team

• Government of Canada reaffirms unwavering support for Ukraine four years into Russia's full-scale invasion
• Canada's new Defence Industrial Strategy: What it means for Defence Team members
• From innovation to operational advantage: Defence Innovation Secure Hubs
• Celebrate inclusion: Submit a nomination for the 2026 Public Service Pride Awards
• Understand your rights and responsibilities concerning political activities during elections
• Together we are stronger: Defence Team Black History Month event 2026
• MK54 Torpedo successfully fired from HMCS Regina
• Contract awarded to purchase and install Horizon Reference System
• AI and Digital Defence: Canada among the global elite

CAF Employees

• Historic military housing expansion to support CAF members and families
• CAF Compensation Phase Three: Key information for members

DND Employees

• Use your excess leave before March 31, 2026

Leadership Corner

• Access new talent sources
• Submit short-term actings for holiday leave
• Specialized services are available to support your team

Upcoming Events

• March 8: Save the date: International Women's Day 2026 events
• March 11: Join Women in STEM across the Defence Team at a Speed Networking event
• April 18: Army Ball 2026 - Limited tickets left, get yours now

Upcoming Events

• March 8: Save the date: International Women's Day 2026 events
• March 11: Join Women in STEM across the Defence Team at a Speed Networking event
• April 18: Army Ball 2026 - Limited tickets left, get yours now

Digital Learning

• Attend an information session on the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Learn how to improve workplace communication

Events and Commemorations

• February 25: Pink Shirt Day
• February 28, 1993: Somalia: Op RELIEF ends (290 CAF flights, 3,100 tonsof aid delivered, over 400 CAF personnel served)

For more information, please visit Canadian Heritage and Veterans Affairs Canada.

In case you missed it

• DT News on TML - February 18
• DT News on TML - February 10
• DT News on TML - February 3
• DT News on TML - January 28
• DT News on TML - January 21
• DT News on TML - January 13
• DT News on TML - December 23
• DT News on TML - December 16

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