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25.01.2024
Google Canada commits $1.3 million to bolster Quebec's cybersecurity ecosystem and launches cybersecurity education certificate
The company will provide a $1.3 million Google.org grant to the Multidisciplinary Institute for Cybersecurity and Cyber Resilience (IMC2). At the same time, Google will launch the Google Cybersecurity Certificate in French.
25.01.2024
Starting gun sounds for Germany’s advanced short- and very short-range air defence system – development contract awarded
Germany’s military procurement agency, the Federal Office for Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw), signed a development contract with the Short- and Very Short-Range Air Defence System Consortium (ARGE NNbS) for the “Air Defence System, Short- and Very
23.01.2024
Minister Blair announces new military donations for Ukraine at the 18th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group
The Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, participated virtually in the 18th Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting. The meeting brought together representatives from more than 50 countries, who reaffirmed their commitment to providing Ukraine with the critical
23.01.2024
Thales Canada Named a Top Employer for Young People
Canada’s Top 100 Employers competition, a benchmark of the country’s best workplaces, has recognized Thales as a Top Employer for young Canadians. With Canadian operations spanning from coast to coast, Thales is committed to building a safer, greener, more inclusive world. 
23.01.2024
Joint Statement from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, the Netherlands, United Kingdom, and United States on Additional Strikes Against the Houthis in Yemen
The militaries of the United States and United Kingdom, at the direction of their respective governments with support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, and the Netherlands, conducted an additional round of proportionate and necessary strikes against 8 Houthi targets in Yemen in response to the
23.01.2024
InVeris Training Solutions Announces the Launch of Next Generation Virtual Reality Training System
InVeris Training Solutions, the leading provider of technology-driven training solutions for defense forces, law enforcement agencies and commercial shooting range owners around the globe, annouced the relaunch of its world-famous fats® product line with fats® VR(Virtual Reality).

18.01.2024
Vard Marine Inc. Welcomes GeoSpectrum Technologies Inc. into the Team Vigilance Preferred Suppliers Program
At CANSEC 2023, Vard Marine Inc. (VARD), a Fincantieri company, proudly launched VIGILANCE, as their solution to replace the Royal Canadian Navy’s (RCN) Kingston Class Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels (MCDV) under pillar two of Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy. In conjunction with Team
18.01.2024
COTA Aviation Awarded Contract to Replace Galley’s on Canada's Victoria-Class Submarines
COTA Aviation (COTA) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract following a competitive tender to design and deliver new modern galley facilities for Canada's four Victoria-Class Submarines (VCS).
17.01.2024
Canada takes Command of Combined Task Force 150
Canada assumed command of Combined Task Force 150 (CTF 150) from France at a ceremony held earlier today in Bahrain. Captain (Navy) Collin Matthews of the Royal Canadian Navy has assumed command of the multinational coalition tasked with conducting maritime security operations and capacity
17.01.2024
Sustaining the Royal Canadian Air Force's fleet of CH-146 Griffon helicopters
The Government of Canada is committed to extending the life and existing capabilities of the CH-146 Griffon helicopters to support the Canadian Armed Forces and keep Canadians safe.
16.01.2024
Modernizing the ships our coastal communities rely on
Following a competitive process, the contract for the conversion and refit of the Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) Judy LaMarshhas been awarded to St. John's Dockyard Ltd. (Newdock). This contract is valued at nearly $34.3 million under the National Shipbuilding Strategy.
15.01.2024
Skunk Works® Rolls Out X-59, NASA's Newest X-Plane
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® rolled out the X-59, a unique experimental aircraft designed to quiet the sonic boom, at a ceremony in Palmdale, California. The ceremony marked a significant milestone in Lockheed Martin's and NASA's decades-long journey to solve one
15.01.2024
Power Team announced as preferred bidder for LVM
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) has officially announced General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada (GDLS-Canada), representing the Power Team, as the preferred bidder for its Logistics Vehicle Modernization (LVM) project.
15.01.2024
Airbus Helicopters to expand unmanned aerial system portfolio with acquisition of Aerovel
Airbus Helicopters and Aerovel have signed an agreement regarding the acquisition of Aerovel and its unmanned aerial system (UAS), Flexrotor, as part of a strategy to strengthen its portfolio of tactical unmanned solutions. 
12.01.2024
Chief of the Defence Staff, Gen. Wayne Eyre will retire this summer
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, announced that General Wayne Eyre, after 40 years of service, will retire this summer as Chief of the Defence Staff, a position he has held since 2021.

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