CDR News Line
01.12.2020
NP Aerospace Targets North America with New Bomb Disposal Suit
NP Aerospace, has extended its Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) portfolio with the launch of a next generation Bomb Disposal Suit targeting North America and other strategic global markets.
01.12.2020
GA-ASI Delivers Final MQ-9A Block 5 RPA to Spain
GA-ASI delivered the final two MQ-9A Block 5 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) and a Ground Control Station (GCS) to the Spanish Air Force (SpAF) on Nov. 23, 2020, completing a Foreign Military Sales acquisition of four aircraft and three GCSs.
30.11.2020
Davie Polar Icebreaker Program Confirms Design and Engineering Partners
Davie has welcomed Vard and Serco as partners in its Polar Icebreaker program, which is the flagship of Davie's National Icebreaker Centre (NIC).
30.11.2020
Germany Procures 31 NH90 Helicopters for Shipborne Operations
NHIndustries and NAHEMA, acting as the Contracting Authority on behalf of the German Bundeswehr, have signed the contract for the procurement of 31 NH90 helicopters for shipborne operations. 
26.11.2020
Vard Electro Canada Expands into USA - Opening Vard Electro US Inc.
With Vard Electro Canada’s continuous growth, the company has announced the opening of new operations in US. Vard Electro US Inc. will be based in Houston, Texas, to serve the North American maritime industry, offering the same quality and expertise in marine electrical engineering,
26.11.2020
Silent Sentinel to Provide Electro-Optics for Rheinmetall Mission Master UGV
British surveillance company Silent Sentinel has been awarded a contract to supply a bespoke multi-sensor electro-optic platform for leading defence manufacturer Rheinmetall Canada’s latest Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV).

25.11.2020
CAE to acquire TRU Simulation + Training Canada for $40M
CAE has concluded a conditional agreement with Textron to acquire TRU Simulation + Training Canada Inc. (TRU Canada) for a cash consideration of approximately US$40 million, excluding post-closing adjustments. The closing of the transaction is subject to customary conditions and regulatory
25.11.2020
MDA Receives CSA Funding to Advance Critical Space Technologies
MDA has been awarded contributions from the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) involving next generation Earth observation technologies.
25.11.2020
Canada Transfers Command of NATO Mission Iraq to Denmark
Major-General Jennie Carignan of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), transferred command of NATO Mission Iraq (NMI) to Lieutenant-General Per Pugholm Olsen of the Danish Armed Forces, during a ceremony held in Baghdad, Iraq.
23.11.2020
Davie Delivers First New Icebreaking Capability to the CCG in a Generation
On November 23, 2020, Davie delivered CCGS Jean Goodwill to the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG). As the first full conversion in the three-ship medium icebreaker program (MIB) designed to fill an operational gap for the CCG, the Jean Goodwill will now serve Canada with distinction out of her homeport
Improbable and CAE will continue development of a Single Synthetic Environment technology demonstrator designed to enhance plann
23.11.2020
CAE Awarded Subcontract to Support development of Single Synthetic Environment technology demonstrator for UK Strategic Command
AE announced it has been awarded a subcontract from Improbable for a second year to further develop and extend a Single Synthetic Environment (SSE) technology demonstrator for the United Kingdom’s Strategic Command, the major organization of the British Armed Forces responsible for leading
23.11.2020
Thales Canada Appoints Chris Pogue as New Managing Director
Thales Canada – Defence and Security welcomes Chris Pogue as its new Managing Director. Chris replaces Jerry McLean, who announced his retirement effective November 16, 2020. Before joining Thales, Chris was President of MDA Government, where he was responsible for the company’s
18.11.2020
Pathways to Shipbuilding Introduces New Class for Indigenous Peoples
The partners in the Pathways to Shipbuilding program are launching a new class for Indigenous peoples. The program will be supported by the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre, Irving Shipbuilding Inc., Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC), GE Canada, Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency,
18.11.2020
CAE Awarded Contract to Provide MAD-XR for U.S. Navy MH-60R Helicopters
CAE has been awarded a subcontract by Lockheed Martin to supply the CAE Magnetic Anomaly Detection-Extended Role (MAD-XR) system for United States Navy MH-60R Seahawk helicopters.
17.11.2020
ST Engineering Reorganises for Global Growth
ST Engineering announced organisational changes that will position the Group for its next phase of growth, and propel it towards its aspiration to become a global technology, defence and engineering powerhouse.

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