CDR News Line
29.03.2021
Leonardo and CAE Team Up to Support Flight Training in Italy
Leonardo and CAE have created a joint venture called Leonardo CAE Advanced Jet Training Srl to support the operations of the International Flight Training School (“IFTS”) in Italy. The joint venture will provide training support services, including full maintenance and operation of
24.03.2021
Boeing Canada Reaffirms Support for Growing Canadian Aerospace Industry
Representatives of Boeing Canada reaffirmed support for growing the Canadian aerospace industry in front of the House of Commons of Canada’s Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology.
23.03.2021
Ultra Awarded £31M Contract by UK MOD
Ultra Maritime announces that its Sonobuoy Systems business has been awarded a further, 3-year contract, worth £31m, with the UK MOD. Ultra will continue to supply sonobuoys for the Royal Navy’s Merlin Maritime Patrol Helicopter from 2022 to 2024.
22.03.2021
CAE Awarded USAF Contract to Train Irish Air Corps at Dothan Training Center
CAE USA has been awarded a United States Air Force contract to provide comprehensive Phase 1 and Phase 2 military pilot training to the Irish Air Corps.
17.03.2021
NORAD Conducts Arctic Air Defence Exercise
From March 20 to 26, 2021, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) will be conducting an arctic air defence exercise. Exercise AMALGAM DART will see a variety of military aircraft from the Royal Canadian Air Force and United States Air Force operating out of northern locations
16.03.2021
Rafael and Israel Missile Defense Organization Complete Successful Tests of Iron Dome System
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and the Israel Missile Defense Organization (IMDO) in the Israel Ministry of Defense, have successfully completed a test campaign of the Iron Dome Weapon System (IDDS). This campaign, along with two recent Iron Dome tests, demonstrated a significant upgrade of the

16.03.2021
Modest Tree Launches Xplorer 2.0 Software
Modest Tree, a Nova Scotia-based global software developer of advanced immersive training applications, launches their newest software iteration, Xplorer 2.0, signaling yet another milestone in the continued evolution of AR, VR, and XR technology viability for enterprise use.
16.03.2021
Ultra Invests in Sonar Centre of Excellence in Nova Scotia
Following the recent contract awards for the Hull Mounted Sonar (HMS) and Variable Depth Sonar (VDS) subsystems on the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) program, the Ultra Group has confirmed a significant additional strategic commitment to Canada, committing potentially in excess of $20 million
16.03.2021
NP Aerospace Re-Engineers British Army Ridgback and Mastiff Vehicles for Deployment in Mali
NP Aerospace, a global armour manufacturer and vehicle integrator headquartered in London, , has re-engineered the Ridgback and Mastiff platforms for an Urgent Capability Requirement (UCR) in Mali, Africa, under the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) Protected Mobility Engineering & Technical
15.03.2021
Commander of NORAD and USNORTHCOM Releases Strategic Vision
General Glen VanHerck, commander of North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command (NORAD and USNORTHCOM) released his strategic vision for the future and his priorities for ensuring the defense of the United States and Canada.
15.03.2021
Serco Awarded Wing support Services and Facilities Maintenance Contract for 5 Wing Goose Bay
On March 12, Public Services and Procurement Canada awarded a contract to renew 5 Wing Goose Bay’s existing Wing support services and facilities maintenance contract. This 10-year contract is valued at $694 million, and up to $1.5 billion over 20 years if two five-year extension options
11.03.2021
NATO Focused Security Patrols Return to Central Mediterranean
The flagship Hellenic Navy frigate Salamis and the Croatian Navy missile boat Dubrovnik, supported by aircrafts and submarines from Greece, Italy and Turkey, deployed to the Central Mediterranean as part of NATO’s maritime security operation, Operation Sea Guardian (OSG) on 11 March
09.03.2021
Seaspan Exceeds $1B in Contracts to Canadian Companies for JSS
As the COVID-19 pandemic creates a critical need to sustain jobs and drive economic recovery across the country, Seaspan Shipyards announced that it has awarded more than $1 billion in contracts to date to 140 Canadian companies.....
09.03.2021
Acting CDS Announces the 2021 CAF General and Flag Officer Senior Appointments, Promotions & Retirements
The Acting Chief of the Defence Staff announced the 2021 Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) General and Flag Officer (GOFO) senior appointments, promotions, and retirements. General Officers (Canadian Army and the Royal Canadian Air Force) and Flag Officers (Royal Canadian Navy) lead the CAF in
08.03.2021
Montreal-Based JSK Naval Support Selected by Lockheed Martin Canada to Supply Torpedo Launcher System for CSC Program
Canadian defence firm JSK Naval Support (JSK) has been selected by Lockheed Martin Canada to supply its Torpedo Launcher System (TLS). The Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) program is for 15 vessels and as an initial contract JSK will supply four new TLS ship sets to the CSC program between 2024

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