The Asymmetric Army

Transforming the Army for Force 2025

As the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) enters the 2020s, it finds itself operating in an international environment facing a series of pacing threats — state and non-state actors making progress toward militarily challenging the West. In the face of these threats, the CAF is adapting. Under the aegis of Strong, Secure, Engaged: Canada’s Defence Policy (SSE), the CAF has undertaken efforts to identify and build the appropriate force structure to meet the operational requirements of an uncertain and competitive international environment.