To enable specialist counter-terrorism operators & commanders, as well as planners, policy and decision-makers from the government, military and law enforcement communities to understand and employ the gamut of overt and covert capabilities and options required to defeat suicide bombers in permissive and hostile environments, - across the strategic, operational and tactical threat spectrum. Suicide IEDs have become one of the terrorists...

The American, British, Canadian, and Australian defense industries are underpinned by a strong and longstanding history of cooperation and collaboration. Despite this strong foundation, the government and defence industries of Quadrilateral countries are facing an external environment of increasing uncertainty and accelerating change. In light of these external challenges, what opportunities does closer collaboration offer – be it in cap...

History in both Iraq & Afghanistan has shown us that vast amounts of key information can be missed or overlooked because we had not trained well enough for operating in today’s current environment. We have to adapt and change our mindset to be successful at Site exploitation. OVERVIEWThis three day course will give training on how to exploit a scene in a CIED environment using systematic procedures so that you can gather evidence and...

We must make sure that we have a good understanding of the enemy TTP`s when emplacing IED`s within the battlespace. Every precaution should be taken to mitigate the risk before any approach is made to an area where we suspect that an IED may be placed. OVERVIEW The two day course will be split in half with regards to 50% will be classroom based whilst the other 50% will be practical in the Field training. We will study enemy patterns and empla...

The Canadian, Australian, British and American defence industries have a shared history of business cooperation and investment that dates back decades and continues today. All sides have prospered from their past and ongoing business relationships. With defence budgets in North America and Europe under severe pressure, there is ever greater need for closer collaboration between the defence and security industries of the four allied nations, as...

Receive Informative and Innovative Sessions from the Canadian Forces and Leading Organizations Influencing the Direction of Canada’s Unmanned Programs IDGA’s: Unmanned Vehicle Systems summits have become highly recognized and respected forums where members of the military, government, and industry can come together for an advanced and focused curriculum on the up to date utilization of Unmanned Vehicle Systems. Unmanned Vehicle Sys...

IDGA’s Military Vehicles Canada is the only event to deliver the latest in developments for new and legacy vehicle platforms, advancements in technologies and lessons learned from recent operations in Afghanistan. This event represents a unique opportunity for all DND stakeholders and industry partners to discuss the way forward for vehicle acquisition, upgrades and in theatre sustainment. The focus of this effort is towards building and...