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Military Overstocked on Training Ammo, Has ‘Gaps’ in Combat Munitions, Audit Says
- A federal audit found that Canada’s military used only about half of its ammunition for training and exercises.
- The audit linked unused ammunition to overstated requests and cancelled activities, while National Defence said tanks and ships were often unavailable.
- Auditor General Karen Hogan said some excess ammunition could be used in an emergency, but not all training ammunition is lethal.
- The military’s emergency stockpile has “significant gaps” between required and actual levels, and Defence Minister David McGuinty said the department is acting on the recommendations.
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The Toronto Star+4 Reposted by 4 other sources
Military overstocked on training ammo, has ‘gaps’ in combat munitions, audit says
OTTAWA - A federal audit of National Defence's ammunition stocks found that only about half of the military's ammunition for training and exercises was actually used.
·Toronto, Canada
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Winnipeg Free Press+21 Reposted by 21 other sources
Military overstocked on training ammo, has 'gaps' in combat munitions, audit says
OTTAWA - A federal audit of National Defence's ammunition stocks found that only about half of the military's ammunition for training and exercises was actually used.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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Total News Sources27
Leaning Left20Leaning Right0Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution77% Left
Bias Distribution
- 77% of the sources lean Left
77% Left
L 77%
C 23%
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