CDR News Line
04.03.2024
3 Canadian Division Support Base (CDSB) Edmonton receives $45.3M investment for infrastructure upgrades
This energy performance contract (EPC) project will upgrade 124 buildings at the Edmonton military base, reducing the Base’s energy costs by 21%, or an estimated $2 million annually. 
04.03.2024
ITPS Canada Ltd. and Airbus Sign a Multi-year Agreement for Flight Test Training
The International Test Pilots School (ITPS Canada Ltd.) announced the signature of a multi-year contract with Airbus for the provision of flight test training services. This significant agreement is a testament to the relentless pursuit of flight test and academic excellence, high-quality
04.03.2024
Saab signs major contract for Carl-Gustaf with Poland
Saab has signed a contract with the Polish Ministry of Defence's procurement authority for delivery of the Carl-Gustaf® M4 weapon, ammunition and training equipment. The order value corresponds to SEK 12.9 billion and the contract period is 2024-2027. The order is expected to be
01.03.2024
First 2024 iteration of Canada’s Signature Arctic Sovereignty Exercise Begins
CAF will be hosting Operation NANOOK-NUNALIVUT, from March 1 to 17, 2024, in and around Resolute, Nunavut and Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, to demonstrate our resolve and ability to operate in the Arctic.
01.03.2024
Boeing Awarded $3.4 Billion Contract for 17 P-8A Poseidon Aircraft
 The U.S. Navy has awarded Boeing a $3.4 billion contract to begin manufacturing 14 P-8A Poseidon aircraft for the Royal Canadian Air Force and three additional P-8s for the German Navy.
29.02.2024
Bell and Leonardo Enter into Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to Evaluate Cooperation Opportunities in the Tiltrotor Technology Domain
The cooperative effort will begin in earnest with the NATO Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability (NGRC) Concept Study #5, where Leonardo will take the lead on a tiltrotor architecture proposal with Bell in support.

28.02.2024
International Tactical Training Centre (ITTC) Trains Ukrainian Air Force Instructors
The ITTC programme is a customized training solution available right now and provides the Ukraine with a vital new cadre of fighter pilots, trained to Western standards by early 2025.
28.02.2024
Leonardo to equip Canadian Armed Forces with counter-drone technology
Leonardo has been awarded a contract by Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) to provide its Falcon Shield C-UAS system for operation by the Canadian Armed Forces. The company will provide a number of systems and a 10-year sustainment package that includes options for additional
27.02.2024
Vard Marine Inc. Welcomes Serco into the Team Vigilance Preferred Suppliers Program
VARD has named Serco as a Preferred Supplier to Team Vigilance. Adding Serco to Team Vigilance will ensure Canadian-based technical and engineering personnel are available to support every stage of design, from preliminary design through detailed design and 3D production modelling, right here at
26.02.2024
Prime Minister visits Kyiv and announces additional support for Ukraine
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, visited Ukraine, alongside international partners, to reaffirm Canada's ongoing and unwavering support for Ukraine.
26.02.2024
Joint Statement from Australia, Bahrain, Denmark, Canada, the Netherlands, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and United States on Additional Strikes Against the Houthis in Yemen
The militaries of the United States and United Kingdom, with support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands, and New Zealand, conducted an additional round of strikes against several targets in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen.
26.02.2024
Minister Blair to visit Paris, France to strengthen international support for Ukraine
Minister Blair will attend a Conference on Support for Ukraine at the Élysée Palace hosted by the President of France, Emmanuel Macron. At this working meeting, Heads of State and Government or their representatives will discuss ways to strengthen the cooperation of partners in support of
23.02.2024
Minister Blair participates in Fifth North American Defence Ministerial meeting
The Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, met virtually with U.S. Secretary of Defense, Lloyd J. Austin III, Mexico’s Secretary of Defence (SEDENA),General Luis Cresencio Sandoval González, and Mexico’s Secretary of the Navy (SEMAR), Admiral José Rafael Ojeda Durán, for the fifth
23.02.2024
Atlantic Canada Defence Networking Event Heralds a Bright Future for the Atlantic Provinces
t a low-key event held at Volta, a partly government-funded coworking space in Halifax’s downtown, a crowd of about 80 sat during over a dozen presentations, punctuated by networking breaks. 
22.02.2024
Canadian Coast Guard Ship Griffon Vessel Life Extension Contract Awarded
CCG awarded a contract following a competitive process, valued at approximately $44 million (including taxes) to Ocean Industries Inc. for the vessel life extension of the CCGS Griffon.

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