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Geoff Beyer shared thisSomeone really didn't think this through. The implications on global economics are significant. It also marvelously distracts the US from Ukraine, while in the big picture becomes part of the China-Russia-Iran challenge to US hegemony. Ukraine's play to get closer to the gulf states is a smart move. The speed at which autonomy and AI in warfare are advancing is enormous. 2028 can't come fast enough.Geoff Beyer shared thisThe United States is approaching a complete defeat in its war with Iran — one whose consequences can neither be reversed nor ignored, writes Robert Kagan for The Atlantic. Despite 37 days of devastating U.S. and Israeli strikes that killed a significant portion of Iran’s leadership and crippled its armed forces, Tehran has made no concessions whatsoever. In turn, Trump was reportedly forced to halt the attacks after Iran launched a retaliatory strike on the Ras Laffan gas facility in Qatar on March 18, with repairs expected to take years. The author argues that Iran will not back down from its demand for control over the Strait of Hormuz, thereby gaining global leverage over energy supplies and the ability to dictate terms to Gulf states. This, he claims, would strengthen the Iran–China–Russia axis geopolitically. The war, according to the article, has exposed America as a “paper tiger.” It has also depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles and accelerated the arrival of a “post-American world,” potentially emboldening Xi Jinping regarding Taiwan and Vladimir Putin in Europe. “President Trump likes to talk about who has the ‘cards,’ but whether he has any good cards left to play is unclear. The United States and Israel spent 37 days delivering devastating blows to Iran, killing much of the country’s leadership and destroying much of its armed forces, yet failed to overthrow the regime or extract even the smallest concession from it. The Trump administration now hopes that a blockade of Iranian ports will achieve what overwhelming military force could not. Of course, that is possible, but a regime that could not be brought to its knees by five weeks of relentless military attacks is unlikely to yield merely under the pressure of economic sanctions. Nor does it fear the anger of its own people.”
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Geoff Beyer shared thisAs always, Petraeus provides insightful perspective. How to manage the problem of not putting the cart before the horse is challenging in a time of great technological flux. Hopefully the US is not so parochial that it dismisses important insights that Ukraine is providing. You can be sure that Russia is absorbing them and adjusting accordingly. NATO is absorbing them, but whether the US remains part of NATO is an open question. At this time, the US is not a reliable ally. Can't believe I'm saying that.Geoff Beyer shared this21 April 2026: In "The Hill," Isaac F. and I warn that "The Pentagon Could Be About to Make a $55 Billion Mistake." - We note that the huge financial commitment in the budget request to unmanned and autonomous systems with the Defense Autonomous Warfare Group is overdue and should be applauded, but the investment could be undermined by three shortcomings seen at times in the past when new hardware has been introduced. - First, no joint U.S. military concept or doctrine yet exists for the scaled employment of autonomous formations — units that can coordinate at machine speed and execute a commander’s intent when communications are degraded or severed. - Second, there are not yet plans for the considerable organizational changes and the fundamentally different form of command that will be required (we also don't yet see that with the introduction of greater numbers of unmanned systems). Substantial force structure changes will need to be made, and leaders will need extensive training and education on how the new capabilities will be employed. Commanders will, in particular, need to learn how to encode intent in advance — translating objectives, constraints, and priorities into parameters that machines can execute independently. But current training and education pipelines are not yet aligned to produce leaders capable of commanding the anticipated autonomous formations at scale. - Third, there is not yet a system for continuous iteration and rapid feedback that autonomous systems will require. Ukraine’s success with unmanned systems, for example, stems not from any single platform, but from the battle management system that enables it and the rapid feedback loop between operators, engineers, and commanders. The U.S. cannot replicate Ukraine’s model exactly, but it will need to build an equivalent system — one that translates operational experience into adaptation at speed. At present, the U.S. system is not remotely comparable to that established by the Ukrainian military. - In fact, Ukrainian forces — along with their Russian adversaries — are redefining the very nature of warfare on the ground, at sea, and in the air, both over the battlefield and deep within each country’s interior. They have already made sweeping changes in their operational concepts, force structure, training and development of leaders, and feedback loops that drive continuous adaptation. - The U.S. has not yet made similar changes to reflect the lessons already being learned in Ukraine with remotely piloted systems. The result is a widening gap — not in technology, but in the ability to employ new technology as part of a coherent and evolving way of war. - And the advent of truly autonomous systems and formations (and, eventually, systems of autonomous systems) will represent even greater changes to warfare than what we are seeing in Ukraine. #ukraine #DAWG #linkedintopvoices
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Geoff Beyer reposted thisCanadian Space Agency | Agence spatiale canadienne
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Geoff Beyer reposted thisToday is the International Day of Human Spaceflight. We take this opportunity to celebrate the remarkable humanity shown throughout the Artemis II mission. Over the past week and a half, we’ve witnessed four humans travel farther into space than anyone before. Along the way, we saw moments of joy, grief and scientific wonder... all while millions back on Earth followed their journey. Human space exploration is about showing how far we can go together and this mission was no exception. It has been a true privilege to experience this historic moment with all of you, fellow Canadians. The pride we’ve felt as a country is something that will stay with us forever. Thank you. -
Geoff Beyer reposted thisIf you’re interested in cars - check out this great piece from my team members: 👍🏻💡China’s EV Boom Sees BYD, Geely, Leapmotor Rewriting Global Auto Industry RulesChina’s EV Boom Sees BYD, Geely, Leapmotor Rewriting Global Auto Industry Rules
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Geoff Beyer shared this“Foreign suppliers”. A former ally now threatening Canada.Geoff Beyer shared thisTo reduce our military’s reliance on foreign suppliers, Canada’s government is gearing up domestic production and building out our supply here at home.
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Geoff Beyer shared thisAlignment between liberal and conservative viewpoints. .. Completely innapropriate for US regime to foment unrest in Alberta. https://lnkd.in/gw2Aj_eiStephen Harper says Canada must urgently reduce its dependence on the U.S. | CBC NewsStephen Harper says Canada must urgently reduce its dependence on the U.S. | CBC News
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Geoff Beyer shared thisI would like to see a definitive comparison of the Gripen vs F35 performance. That said, what country would acquire militarily hardware from another country that is openingly threatening your sovereignty and economy? Very difficult in the short term but how to systematically decouple from an ally that is now openly hostile? Probably split the order and work like crazy to secure reliable defense and economic allies. This is the challenge of the “middle powers”. https://lnkd.in/eErT7EkmANALYSIS | NORAD would be 'altered' if Canada doesn’t buy F-35 jets, warns U.S. ambassador | CBC NewsANALYSIS | NORAD would be 'altered' if Canada doesn’t buy F-35 jets, warns U.S. ambassador | CBC News
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Geoff Beyer shared thisOne of the best speeches I have ever heard. Time to roll up your sleeves and get to work…Geoff Beyer shared thisI’ll leave this here — for the record and for reflection. Today in Davos, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered a speech that can fairly be described as defining for a new era in international relations. This was not a diplomatic ritual or a collection of abstract slogans, but an honest recognition of reality: the so-called “rules-based international order” has effectively broken down, and it will not return. The core message of the speech was clear: it is time to “take the poster down from the window” and stop living in illusions. Major powers are increasingly using the economy, trade, finance, and supply chains as instruments of coercion. In this reality, middle powers face a stark choice: either retreat into national “fortresses,” or unite to build a new architecture of cooperation based on strength, honesty, and shared interests. Carney argues for what he calls “values-based realism”: • a firm commitment to sovereignty and territorial integrity (with explicit reference to support for Ukraine), • investment in domestic economic, technological, and defense capacity, • flexible coalitions instead of faith in weakened universal institutions, • diversification instead of dependence. Crucially, in this framework Ukraine is not a peripheral issue, but a central test of consistency and credibility in the emerging global order. This speech sends a strong signal: nostalgia for the old world is not a strategy. Strategy begins with naming reality as it is — and acting accordingly. I strongly recommend reading the full text. This is one of those moments when a political speech reaches far beyond the domestic politics of a single country.
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Geoff Beyer liked thisGeoff Beyer liked thisNow, at last, the cult of the war has caught up with him. Putin knows he can’t live up to the mythology he created, and everyone else can see that too. https://lnkd.in/gVVi2735
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Geoff Beyer liked thisAt some point NATO actually has to do something besides issuing stong denunciations and stating "we will defend every inch of Allied territory." It becomes a hollow deterrent and laughable. It is actually very unclear what NATO would consider as the threshold that the Russians would have to cross to trigger a collective response. The only country that stands up to the Russians is #Ukraine. The #Ukrainians are the bulwark of #Europe. But they are not allowed into NATO... #Russia only stops when they are stopped, completely. #Putin only stops when he is made to stop.Romania says Russian drone hit apartment block, NATO vows to defend alliance territoryRomania says Russian drone hit apartment block, NATO vows to defend alliance territory
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Geoff Beyer liked thisGeoff Beyer liked thisFeel good Friday - What great smiles this new Spring Co-op team has paired with excitement for their new internship here at Virtek. This term, we’re joined by a talented group across engineering, software, and quality: 😁 Santiago – Full Stack Web Developer 😁 Karan – Software Developer 😁 Mustafa – Product Development Engineering 😁 Naila – Product Development Engineering 😁 Daisy – System Quality Assurance 😁 Tejas – System Quality Assurance 😁 Daisy – System Quality Assurance We’re looking forward to the ideas, energy, and fresh perspectives they’ll bring to the team. Welcome to Virtek! - we’re glad to have you with us! #Co-op #studentlife #productdev #software #quality #web #internship
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Geoff Beyer liked thisGeoff Beyer liked thisUkraine and Sweden sign a declaration on deepening defense cooperation. In particular, Stockholm hands over the first 16 JAS 39 Gripen C/D fighters to Kyiv.
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Geoff Beyer liked thisGeoff Beyer liked thisWe’re growing! Come grow with us! Virtek is hiring in our service and applications areas to join our team. If you’re passionate about advanced manufacturing, innovation and delivering a real impact to customers while belonging to a winning team, we would love to hear from you. 👉 Explore opportunities and apply today: https://lnkd.in/gNHr3gAT #WeAreHiring #Manufacturing #EngineeringJobs #Careers #Fieldservice #Applications Find our current offers here: 🛠️ Field Service Engineer/Technician- Northeast USA https://lnkd.in/dd7P5eXy 💻 Jr. Application Specialist & Sales Support - Waterloo, ON https://lnkd.in/dxA9xtrW
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Geoff Beyer liked thisIt was an honour and a privilege to open #CANSEC2026 with Prime Minister Mark Carney.Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI)
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Geoff Beyer liked thisFor the first time in CANSEC's history, we have had the privilege of welcoming a sitting Prime Minister. Our sincere gratitude to Mark Carney for opening our biggest and best show ever. Almost exactly a year ago, the PM stood up at the University of Toronto and outlined a new vision for Canada’s defence. To rebuild, rearm, and reinvest in the Canadian Armed Forces, and to revitalize the industrial base in the process. This morning, he addressed that industrial base directly. His presence spoke to just how much things have changed in 12 short months. Thank you, Prime Minister. -
Geoff Beyer liked thisGeoff Beyer liked thisA small glimpse of our new 450-gram Medusa 80 gimbal. Using our proprietary stabilization technology, we have achieved stabilization performance of less than 50 µrad. The system features: • 3× 48 MP daylight sensors • 640×512 thermal sensor with 24 mm lens • Integrated laser rangefinder (LRF) You can meet us at Drone Summit 2026 in Riga tomorrow. More details coming soon.
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Geoff Beyer liked thisGeoff Beyer liked thisI'm excited to announce that I've started my 6th co-op as a Software Developer Intern in the Product Development Department of Ford Motor Company of Canada. Looking forward to a great term! Unreal that it's already my last co-op. Looking back, I can't help but feel immense gratitude for everyone who's helped me get to this point. Alhamdulillah.
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Document Sampler and Method of Sampling a Document
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Particle Collection Device
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Caledon Community Services
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