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05.04.2024
Jason Goodfriend Named Interim Group President of CAE Defense & Security, Replacing Dan Gelston
 CAE Inc. announced changes to its Defense & Security business unit's leadership team. Jason Goodfriend has been appointed Interim Group President, Defense & Security, effective immediately. Mr. Goodfriend replaces Daniel Gelston, who will
04.04.2024
Statement by the Prime Minister on the 75th anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, issued the following statement on the 75th anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO): "For 75 years, NATO has been the cornerstone of transatlantic security. Created in the aftermath of the Second World War, it unites 32 countries around
03.04.2024
OSI Completes Significant German Navy F126 Program Milestone
OSI Maritime Systems is pleased to announce the successful completion of the FAT for the Radar training simulator to be installed at the Marinetechnik Schule (Naval Engineering School). Through Damen Naval, OSI is providing a comprehensive navigation suite for the German Navy F126 program. 
03.04.2024
Commemorative envelope salutes Royal Canadian Air Force's centennial
Canada Post issued a commemorative envelope marking the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). While thousands of Canadians served in the British flying services during the First World War, it wasn't until after the war that military aviation became a permanent part of
02.04.2024
The 100th anniversary of the RCAF leads formation of new Royal Canadian Mint collector products
To honour the Royal Canadian Air Force, the Royal Canadian Mint has launched the 2024 $20 Fine Silver Coin – The Royal Canadian Air Force Centennial. The coin's reverse design by Edmonton, Alberta artist David Moore features iconic aircraft that open windows on the celebrated past and promising
01.04.2024
Statement by Minister Blair and Minister Petitpas Taylor on the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force
The Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Bill Blair, and the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, issued the following statement: “Today, we celebrate 100 years since the founding of the Royal Canadian Air Force

01.04.2024
Statement by the Prime Minister on the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, issued the following statement on the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force: "As we commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), I join Canadians to pay tribute to
28.03.2024
Empowering Tomorrow's Skies: CMC Electronics and Hexagon Unite for a Future-Ready Era in GNSS Innovation
CMC Electronics and Hexagon's Autonomy & Positioning division, which includes leading brand Hexagon | NovAtel, make a significant advancement in the field of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) positioning technology for aviation with the development of a leading-edge
27.03.2024
Dafocom Solutions Awarded $1.8 million Cyber Network Security Contract
Dafocom Solutions (Dafocom), a Kanata-based certified Indigenous small business, is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $1.8 million contract to provide cyber assurance hardware to the Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) in support of deployed operations in Latvia. 
27.03.2024
Captain(N) Catherine Julie Deschênes appointed as the new Chief Military Judge
Bill Blair announced the appointment of Captain(N)Catherine Julie Deschênes as the new Chief Military Judge, to hold office during good behaviour. The appointment is effective immediately. Minister Blair thanks Lieutenant-Colonel Louis-Vincent d’Auteuil, Deputy Chief Military Judge, for his work
27.03.2024
Elbit Systems' Advanced C4I Solution Selected for European Artillery Upgrade
Elbit Systems' solution for Artillery Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) has been selected by a European country. Under the agreement, Elbit Systems will enhance 155mm howitzer battalions with advanced Digital Fires capabilities, by seamlessly integrating its
26.03.2024
Seaspan’s Vancouver Shipyards awarded $490.6M from Canada to start next stages of procuring Multi-Purpose Vessels for CCG
Two contracts have been awarded to Seaspan's Vancouver Shipyards Co. Ltd. (VSY), with a combined value of $490.6 million (taxes included), to initiate the next stages of procuring the first flight of Multi-Purpose Vessels (MPVs) for the CCG. These contracts will allow VSY to undertake vital
26.03.2024
First full flight simulator with gaming-engine-powered CAE Prodigy image generator achieves level D qualification
CAE announced that it is the first leading aviation simulation and training organization to seamlessly integrate a gaming engine into its full-flight simulator (FFS) visual system and achieve level D qualification, the highest level of qualification for a FFS. The FFS is equipped with the
26.03.2024
Government of Canada awards initial contract for Program Icebreakers to Chantier Davie
Government of Canada has awarded a first NSS contract to Chantier Davie Canada Inc. of Lévis, Quebec, for initial work related to the construction of new Program Icebreakers. Under this $19.6-million contract including taxes, Chantier Davie will begin work to develop the initial design. Through
25.03.2024
Saab receives order for Carl-Gustaf from NATO Support and Procurement Agency
Saab has received an order for the man-portable, multi-role weapon system Carl-Gustaf® from the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA). The order value is approximately EUR 60 million (SEK 700 million) and the contract period is 2024-2027.

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