CDR News Line
13.04.2021
Saab Chooses StandardAero to Maintain Gripen Engines In Canada
Saab, in partnership with General Electric Aviation Canada (GE), have selected StandardAero to maintain and repair Gripen’s engine in Canada as a part of Saab's offer for Canada's Future Fighter Capability Project (FFCP).
13.04.2021
IAI and Thales Combine to Offer Next Generation Ship-Killing Solution for the Royal Navy
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and THALES in the UK have joined forces to offer SEA SERPENT as a compelling solution to equip the Royal Navy’s Type 23 frigates with an anti-ship and anti-surface missile that can match and overmatch a rapidly expanding range and intensity of current and
13.04.2021
Canadian Warships Help the United States Coast Guard Counter Illicit Trafficking in Eastern Pacific Ocean with Drug Seizures Totaling Nearly USD $44M
HMCS Brandon and Saskatoon, in partnership with embarked USCG Law Enforcement Detachments, seized 1,120 kg of cocaine and 100 lbs of marijuana during drug interdictions in the eastern Pacific Ocean on March 21 and 23, 2021.
08.04.2021
Airbus and TNO to Develop Aircraft Laser Communication Terminal
Laser communication technologies are the next revolution in satellite communications (satcom), bringing unprecedented transmission rates, data security and resilience to meet commercial needs in the next decade.
07.04.2021
Canadian Defence Marketplace to Connect International Decision-Makers on May 6
Described as "2021's biggest business networking opportunity for defence, security and Industry 4.0," Canadian Defence Marketplace is expected to attract hundreds of international defence and security companies, Industry 4.0 leaders, senior government officials, Canadian Armed Forces leadership
07.04.2021
DND Invests in Canadian Solutions to COVID-19 Challenges
Canada’s Department of National Defence has made investments in support of research and development efforts related to COVID-19. Two contribution agreements, totaling $369,050, have been awarded to Guelph-based innovators under the Department of National Defence’s Innovation for

07.04.2021
New Drone Surveillance System to be Deployed on CCG Vessels
Earlier this year, Kongsberg Geospatial was selected by Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) to conduct trials of a new long-endurance UAV surveillance system for the Canadian Coast Guard. The MartinUAV V-BAT aircraft was selected to provide the unique ability to combine take off and
An RAAF A330MRTT
01.04.2021
Airbus Only Qualified Bidder for Canada’s Tanker Fleet
Airbus has been qualified by the Canadian government as a bidder for the Strategic Tanker Transport Capability (STTC) project. It now moves to the next stage of the call for tender, with a draft request for proposal (RFP) expected in Q3 2021.
31.03.2021
Saab and FMV Extend Support and Maintenance Contract for Gripen
Saab and the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) have extended a contract to provide support and maintenance services for Gripen. The order value amounts to approximately SEK 1.6 billion for the period from 1 April 2021 to 31 December 2022. Saab has booked SEK 1.5 billion of the order
31.03.2021
DEW is a Round 3 Contender for the IDEaS Pop-Up-City Competition
The Department of National Defence's (DND) Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) Program is calling innovators on to propose and develop solutions that provide integrated energy, water and waste management systems for the CAF's RTCs deployed in national and international
30.03.2021
Martin UAV Unveils V-BAT 128, Featuring Increased Payload & Endurance
Martin UAV has unveiled the latest unmanned aircraft system (UAS), the V-BAT 128, for defense and commercial use, including search and rescue, firefighting, logistic resupply, and energy and oil and gas operations. 
30.03.2021
Construction Begins on KF Aerospace Centre for Excellence
The KF Aerospace Centre for Excellence has officially broken ground on its future location at 5800 Lapointe Drive, Kelowna International Airport (YLW).
30.03.2021
Canada renews its military contribution to support stability in the Middle East
Canada is extending Operation IMPACT until March 31, 2022. The purpose of Operation IMPACT is to build the military capabilities of Iraq, Jordan, and Lebanon, and help set the conditions for security and stability.
29.03.2021
Germany Orders MELLS Antitank Guided Missile System from EuroSpike
The German Bundeswehr has placed a new order for the cutting-edge MELLS antitank guided missile system with EuroSpike GmbH, a joint venture of Rheinmetall and its partners Diehl Defence and Rafael. 
The Canadian Coast Guard’s Heather McDonald cuts the first steel at Seaspan’s Vancouver Shipyard, marking the start of construct
29.03.2021
Seaspan Shipyards Cuts Steel on Canada’s Future OOSV
Seaspan Shipyards has cut steel and started full-rate construction of the Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel (OOSV). This important milestone kicks off construction of the third class of ships Seaspan is building under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS). The vessel will deliver

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