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Author Archives: Editor
Drone Warfare: A Primer
Scott Usborne, 10 Sep 2025 Our past president Scott Usborne addressed the subject of Drone Warfare: A Primer. Scott covered both the essential elements of the subject but also the associated impacts of the adaptation challenges military organizations face in … Continue reading
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On Canadian Democracy
Our speaker was Jonathan Manthorpe on Wed 21 May 2025 addressing RUSI VI on the subject of his latest book, “On Canadian Democracy.” Jonathan is the author of the national bestseller and Globe and Mail Top 100 Books of 2019, … Continue reading
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RUSI-VI Newsletter Volume 57, No. 3 – Third Quarter 2025 (August 2025)
RUSI-VI Newsletter Volume 57, No. 3 – Third Quarter 2025 is available in portable document format (.PDF)
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RUSI-VI Newsletter Volume 57, No. 2 – Second Quarter 2025 (June 2025)
RUSI-VI Newsletter Volume 57, No. 2 – Second Quarter 2025 is available in portable document format (.PDF)
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Death Rays and Defiants: RAF Technology in the 1930s
Dr. David Zimmerman – RUSI-VI Luncheon 9 April 2025 Dr David Zimmerman presented his book entitled Death Rays and Defiants: RAF Technology in the 1930s … Technology is not always the answer, sometimes it is misleading, other times it fails … Continue reading
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RUSI-VI Newsletter Volume 57, No. 1 – First Quarter 2025 (February 2025)
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RUSI-VI Newsletter Volume 56, No. 4 – Fourth Quarter 2024 (December 2024)
RUSI-VI Newsletter Volume 56, No. 4 – Fourth Quarter 2024 is available in portable document format (.PDF)
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Is the King of Battle, the Main Battle Tank, Obsolete?
Colonel (Retired) Chuck Oliviero This presentation was made to the RUSI-VI Luncheon on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
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First, Shoot All the Officers
Dr. Bill Stewart Our October 9, 2024 speaker was Dr. Bill Stewart with his talk entitled “First, Shoot All the Officers.” Dr. Stewart brings an analytical eye to examine the success and failure of senior Canadian Army officers in the … Continue reading
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Shipping Challenges and Maritime Security in the Arctic
Rear Admiral (Retired) Nigel Greenwood – 13 Sep 24 Our 13 November speaker was Rear Adm (Ret’d) Nigel Greenwood talking about Shipping Challenges and Maritime Security in the Arctic. Nigel has just returned from his latest voyage to the Arctic … Continue reading
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