There was a change of command held at CFB Trenton today. It was for the Canadian Forces Aerospace Warfare Centre. As Darryn Davis found out while the warfare centre is small in numbers it is the linchpin shaping the future of the R-C-A-F

Capability integration will be a key factor in the delivery of information age air power. As CFAWC needs to expand its portfolio further in order to be optimally postured to support the commander RCAF and his air staff. Thats the outgoing commander of the Canadian Forces Aerospace Warfare Centre talking about the ongoing work that lies ahead for the centre and its incoming commander Colonel Shayne Elder. The Aerospace Warfare Centres role is ensuring the Royal Canadian Air Force is ready for the ever changing demands of today and the future. Were attempting to develop future air power strategies that might shape the institution forward, we cater for emerging threats around the world. The centre also oversees air power doctrine and provides education based off that analysis. The air force commander says this is a good time for the R.C.A.F. Its growing and moving in the right direction for the expectations placed on it. Well be expanding the size of our fighter force moving forward well be bringing on new capabilities so through a career of actually seeing reductions in the military this has been very very welcome. The commander of the air force says as they plan and prepare for the future he sees a growing role for the air force centre here in Trenton. Weve aligned all of our electronic warfare development and training through the warfare centre, were looking at operational test and evaluation as well. The Canadian Aerospace Warfare Centre also has a presence in Waterloo working on innovative ideas to maintain operational advantages on the battlefield. Darryn Davis CKWS news CFB Trenton.

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Command Change at Canadian Forces Aerospace Warfare Centre - CKWS