CDR News Line
21.02.2019
L3 Technologies Launches Orchid Immersive Experience for Marine and Power Markets
L3 Technologies has launched the Orchid Immersive Experience (Orchid IX), the latest in display technology for accurate 3D immersion without the use of VR headsets. Orchid IX makes 3D content come alive at a near-retinal resolution in a collaborative and interactive environment.
21.02.2019
The Brazilian Navy Orders Three Multi-Role H135s from Airbus
The Brazilian Navy has ordered three H135 light twin-engine helicopters to be operated by the 1st General Purpose Helicopter Squadron (HU-1). The aircraft will be dedicated to a wide range of missions such as special operations, transport of troops and freight, naval inspection, search and
19.02.2019
Ultra Electronics Signs Sub-Contract with Lockheed Martin Canada for CSC Program
Ultra Electronics Maritime Systems has signed a significant sub-contract with Lockheed Martin Canada as part of Canada’s Combat Ship Team, selected as the winning bid for the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) program by Irving Shipbuilding. Irving Shipbuilding is the Canadian Surface
15.02.2019
KF Hamilton Breaks Ground on Major Facility Expansion at YHM
KF Aerospace has announced a $30-million expansion of its aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul facility at YHM. Adding 150,000 sq. feet and over 275 new jobs, the project will drive new growth for Hamilton, the Airport and surrounding region.
12.02.2019
NORAD Commander: North America in Most Danger Since “Height of Cold War”
North America is now facing a level of military threat comparable to the height of the Cold War, without the comparable strategies and resources to contain that threat.
12.02.2019
Jody Wilson-Raybould Resigns from Cabinet
Jody Wilson-Raybould, currently Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, and former justice minister has resigned from cabinet.

08.02.2019
Canada Officially Selects Design for CSC
Today, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility, announced that the Government of Canada has officially selected Lockheed Martin Canada for the design of 15 new Canadian Surface Combatants that will be built at Irving Shipbuilding's Halifax
06.02.2019
Seaspan Selects Lockheed Martin’s CMS 330 for Joint Support Ships
Seaspan Shipyards has selected Lockheed Martin Canada’s Command Management System (CMS 330) for Canada’s Joint Support Ships (JSS). Valued at $118 million, the CMS 330 deal is the largest contract that Seaspan intends to award to a JSS supplier.
01.02.2019
Canada Awards Contracts In Support of Arctic Surveillance
The Department of National Defence, through Public Services and Procurement Canada, has awarded two contracts to Raytheon Canada Limited and the University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies’ Space Flight Lab (UTIAS SFL) under the All Domain Situational Awareness (ADSA) Science
01.02.2019
Canada Awards 2 Contracts Valued at $186M to GD-MS Canada
Canada has awarded two contracts valued at $186 million to General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada to upgrade and maintain underwater sensors installed in the modernized Halifax-class frigates.
31.01.2019
Commander of the Canadian Army Visits Soldiers in Iraq
The Commander of the Canadian Army, Lieutenant-General Jean-Marc Lanthier completed a visit to Iraq this week where he met with Canadian personnel deployed on Operation IMPACT.
30.01.2019
Canada Awarded Three Contracts to GD-MS Canada to Enhance the CAF’s Integrated IT Systems
Public Services and Procurement Canada, on behalf of National Defence, has awarded three contracts, with a combined value of $621.5 million, to General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada.
29.01.2019
FLIR Systems Acquires Aeryon Labs for $200M
FLIR Systems, Inc. has acquired Aeryon Labs Inc., a leading developer of high-performance unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for the global military, public safety, and critical infrastructure markets for $200 million.
28.01.2019
Davie Releases Statement Regarding Second ISS – MV Obelix
Davie Shipbuilding is requesting that the Prime Minister of Canada conduct an independent third-party analysis of the utilization rate of the current supply ship, MV Asterix, and the exact time when the Joint Support Ships to be delivered from the Vancouver shipyard will achieve Full Operational

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