The CDA Institute is a non-partisan registered charity organization that aims to advance informed debate on national security issues, particularly those that pertain to national defence and the Canadian Armed Forces. We aim to foster a fact-based and rational approach to dialogue on the topics of Canadian defence, security, and foreign policy.
In recognition of the incredible complexity of sustaining defence capabilities, including timely defence procurement, the CDA Institute has initiated the ‘Force Development Series,’ comprised of multidisciplinary roundtables and reports as a contribution to the national discussion on defence policy. On August 8th, 2024, the CDA Institute hosted The Future of Land Warfare and the Canadian Army. Participants reflected on the status of Canada’s ground forces amidst the Ukraine war.
The objective of the event was to address the future of land warfare and its implications for the Canadian Army. Topics covered during the event included the lessons learned from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Canada’s current capabilities, the impact of technological evolution on the modern battlefield, and how to address some of the deficiencies that the Canadian Army currently faces.
This report summarizes the discussions held during the event, providing a comprehensive overview of the key points made by the invited experts. The report aims to promote better understanding and informed debate about the challenges associated with sustaining this critical capability for Canadians. Complying with the Chatham House rule, the report does not attribute any comments to individuals.