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22.03.2024
RCAF laces up for the 2024 RCAF Run
As the RCAF marks one hundred years of excellence in aviation on 1 April 2024, this year’s Run theme is the Centennial. The RCAF Run is an opportunity for individuals to join in the celebration of the RCAF's rich history, its commitment to health and wellness, and the enduring bond between the
21.03.2024
New legislation to modernize the military justice system and advance culture change in the DND and CAF
Bill Blair introduced legislation to amend the National Defence Act that proposes a suite of targeted changes to modernize the military justice system. The proposed amendments address key recommendations made in independent and external reviews conducted by former Supreme Court Justices
20.03.2024
GA-ASI Tests Sonobuoy Dispensing System with MQ-9B SeaGuardian
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), in cooperation with the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), conducted a series of tests on GA-ASI’s Sonobuoy Dispensing System (SDS) using the MQ-9B SeaGuardian® Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) on the U.S. Navy’s W-291 test range in
20.03.2024
OSI Awarded Contract for Ship-to-Shore Connector Program from U.S. Navy Amphibious Assault and Connectors Program Office
OSI announced that it has been awarded a contract by the US Amphibious Assault and Connectors Program Office (PMS 317), to provide a Ship-to-Shore Connector Program Wide License (SSC PWL) for the Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) and Landing Craft Utility (LCU) programs.
20.03.2024
Royal Canadian Air Force to celebrate its Centennial by lighting the sky blue
Currently over 300 landmarks in 20 countries are confirmed to be participating in the illumination campaign. In Canada, this includes the CN Tower, Montréal Tower, Calgary Tower, Vancouver Sails of Light, Esplanade Riel, and Niagara Falls. In the coming weeks, more landmarks and countries are
20.03.2024
$100 million investment is set to renew the agreement with Hôpital Montfort to provide quality health services to CAF members
This agreement has been in place since 2003, and it has delivered quality health care to Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members in the National Capital Region (NCR). Through the agreement, both Canadian Forces Health Services Centre Ottawa and 1 Dental Unit Detachment Ottawa operate in Hôpital

20.03.2024
BlackBerry Partners with Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst at Toronto Metropolitan University To Bolster Cybersecurity Skills in Malaysia
BlackBerry Limited and Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst announced a new partnership that, for the first time, will offer the Catalyst's world-class CLIC (Certifications for Leadership in Cybersecurity) program in Malaysia. New cybersecurity leadership program to be offered under the BlackBerry
19.03.2024
Canada commits $40 million to provide Ukraine with artillery ammunition at the 20th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group
Minister Blair announced that Canada is committing over $40 million to Czechia’s initiative to purchase large-calibre ammunition rounds for Ukraine. This will enable the delivery of several thousand rounds of artillery ammunition to Ukraine. 
19.03.2024
MDA Space announces AURORA as the name of its new software-defined satellite product line
MDA Space unveiled AURORA as the name of its new software-defined satellite product line at the Satellite 2024 Conference in Washington, D.C. Designed to meet the changing and highly competitive technical and business requirements of the satellite industry, the fully integrated AURORA portfolio
15.03.2024
Davie strengthens Québec’s shipbuilding industry by supporting the reorientation of its supplier association
Chantier Davie announced its support for the strategic reorientation of the Association des Fournisseurs de Chantier Davie Canada (AFCDC), aimed at broadening the association’s mandate to energize the entire shipbuilding supply chain in Québec. 
15.03.2024
Canadian test centres and accelerators join NATO DIANA network
Two Canadian accelerators and 13 test centres that have joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) network. NATO DIANA unites the best and brightest innovators from across the Alliance and provides deep tech and dual-use
14.03.2024
BlackBerry Reports 1 Million Attacks on Global Financial Sector in 120 Days
BlackBerry Limited released its latest Global Threat Intelligence Report, revealing threat actors focusing efforts on targeting high-value data held by the global financial sector, with one million attacks logged over the 120 day period.
14.03.2024
Mack Defense Awarded Contract by U.S. Marine Corps to Develop Medium Tactical Truck (MTT)
The U.S. Marine Corps awarded Mack Defense a 12-month contract for the initial development of a new Medium Tactical Truck (MTT) fleet. The new family of vehicles will replace the Marine Corp’s Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement fleet (MTVR), which includes cargo, dump, wrecker, tractor and
13.03.2024
Ceremony Marks Introduction of Third OSI-Equipped SAN MMIPV at Damen Shipyard
The three SAN MMIPVs operate with OSI's suite of tactical navigation solutions, comprising OSI's Integrated Navigation & Tactical System (INTS), Integrated Mission Management System (IMMS), and OSI's Tactical Asset Control & Tracking (T-ACT), all powered by ECPINS, the only WECDIS
13.03.2024
GSTS selected by Canada's Ocean Supercluster to develop world's first AI based Collaborative, Predictive, Berth Schedule Management System
Global Spatial Technology Solutions announced that it has been awarded a contract by Canada's Ocean Supercluster's Core Technology Leadership Program to advance the capabilities of its proprietary, AI powered SaaS platform, OCIANA™.

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