21 Electronic Warfare Regiment
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| 21 Electronic Warfare Regiment | |
|---|---|
| 21e Régiment de guerre électronique | |
 The 21 EW badge | |
| Active | 2010–present |
| Country | Canada |
| Branch | Canadian Army |
| Role | Electronic warfare |
| Size | 4 squadrons |
| Part of | 6 Canadian Combat Support Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | CFB Kingston, Ontario |
| Motto(s) | Inveni et usurpa (Latin for 'find and exploit') |
| Engagements | War in Iraq (2013–2017) |
| Website | www |
| Commanders | |
| Commanding officer | Lieutenant-Colonel Ricardo F.J. Dias |
| Regimental sergeant major | Chief Warrant Officer Bruce W.C. Mercer |
21 Electronic Warfare Regiment (French: 21e Régiment de guerre électronique) is a Royal Canadian Corps of Signals regiment in the Canadian Army, based at CFB Kingston, Ontario.[1] 21 EW Regt exists to provide trained army electronic warfare operators and support personnel to the Canadian Armed Forces. 214 Electronic Warfare Squadron is the only Reserve electronic warfare squadron within the Canadian Armed Forces that is a part of a Regular Force regiment. Many of its members serve in various UN and NATO peacekeeping missions around the world.
The regiment was formed in 2010.[2] The regiment participated in the Battle of Mosul where it intercepted, deciphered and jammed ISIL communications.[3][4] In 2018, the regiment became attached to the 6 Canadian Combat Support Brigade.[5] The regiment later was deployed in Latvia where it instructed NATO allies and other Canadian units in electronic warfare.[2][6] On 13 January 2025, the construction of a new garrison for the regiment began.[7] It is set to become operational in 2028.[8]
Structure
The regiment includes:
- 212 Electronic Warfare Squadron (Regular)
- 214 Electronic Warfare Squadron (Reserve)
- 215 Electronic Warfare Squadron (Regular)
- 218 Combat Service Support Squadron (Regular)
- Regimental Headquarters (Regular)
