CDR News Line
13.02.2024
OSI Contracted for In-Service Support for the RCN AOPS IBNS
OSI announced the contract for the Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship/Joint Support Ship In-Service Support Integrated Bridge Navigation System (AJISS) through Thales Canada, for the RCN Arctic Offshore Patrol Ship Shipsets 1 & 2, Harry DeWolf Class Ship Harry DeWolf and Margaret Brooke.
13.02.2024
Over 600 Canadian Armed Forces members training with Allies and partners in Alaska on Exercise GLOBAL RESOLVE 24
Over 350 Canadian Army soldiers will begin practicing their cold weather combat skills in a joint exercise at the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center (JPMRC) in Fort Wainwright, Alaska from February 13 to 22, 2024.
13.02.2024
MDA awarded contract from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems to support MQ-9B SkyGuardian RPAS for the Government of Canada
MDA Ltd. announced it has received a $74M contract from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) to help deliver the fleet of MQ-9B SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) recently ordered by the Canadian Armed Forces.
12.02.2024
NORAD detects and tracks Russian aircraft operating in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) detected and tracked four Russian military aircraft operating in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on February 9, 2024.
12.02.2024
Boeing Commits to Partnership with the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 and the Invictus Games Foundation Through 2026
Boeing announced a multi-year commitment to the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 and the Invictus Games Foundation to support wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women around the world. In addition to sponsoring the first Invictus winter hybrid games, Boeing will invest in the
12.02.2024
Minister Blair to visit Brussels, Belgium and Munich, Germany to strengthen support for Ukraine and advance Euro-Atlantic security
The Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, will travel to Europe from February 14 to 18. During his trip, the Minister will meet with Allies and partners to strengthen international support for Ukraine and advance Euro-Atlantic security.

12.02.2024
Lockheed Martin and Red 6 Announce AR Integration Progress for TF-50
Lockheed Martin and Red 6 announced a recently completed a groundbreaking effort to integrate the latest Red 6 augmented reality (AR) training technology with a TF-50 simulator. This phase-one milestone facilitates broader evaluation of AR applications and accelerates their integration into the
08.02.2024
De Havilland Canada Grows Manufacturing Capacity with Acquisition of Field Aviation Company Inc's Calgary based Aircraft Parts Manufacturing Operations
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited announced that it has purchased the assets and ongoing business of Field Aviation Company Inc's Calgary, Alberta based aircraft parts manufacturing operations, continuing to grow our Western Canadian manufacturing
08.02.2024
Seaspan Shipyards completes ‘Prototype Block’ for Canadian Coast Guard’s future Polar Icebreaker
Seaspan has completed construction of the ‘Prototype Block’ for the Canadian Coast Guard’s (CCG) Polar Icebreaker program. Construction of this Prototype Block ensures that Seaspan has the proper processes, procedures, equipment, and skills necessary to build the first heavy Polar Icebreaker in
08.02.2024
F-35: The World's Most Advanced Fighter
The F-35 is the most advanced, connected fighter aircraft in the world – providing unmatched 5th Generation capabilities for the U.S. and allies around the globe. The 5th Generation F-35 combines stealth, sensors and information fusion in a supersonic, highly maneuverable fighter. 
05.02.2024
Statement from the Minister of National Defence on the NORAD Change of Command
The Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Bill Blair, issued the following statement: United States Air Force (USAF) General Gregory M. Guillot took command of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and United States Northern Command (US NORTHCOM), replacing USAF General
05.02.2024
Milestone agreement with Irving Shipbuilding uses AI-powered proactive risk intelligence to fortify Canada’s defense industrial base
Interos, the trailblazer in AI-powered supply chain resilience, announced a milestone contract with Canada’s Irving Shipbuilding Inc., solidifying a strategic partnership to fortify the Canadian defense industrial base through Canada’s nationwide initiative to expand its maritime capabilities
05.02.2024
Joint Statement from Australia, Bahrain, Denmark, Canada, the Netherlands, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and United States
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 proportionate and necessary strikes against 36 Houthi targets across 13 locations in Yemen in response to the Houthis'
02.02.2024
CFN Consultants – Change Announced to the CFN Team
Major-General (retired) Derek Basinger, OMM, CD, is joining CFN Consultants following a distinguished 37-year career as an engineer and operational leader in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).
02.02.2024
ANB enters into agreement with Voyageur Aviation to station new air ambulance on Grand Manan
Ambulance New Brunswick (ANB) announced they have a signed contract with Voyageur Aviation that will see an air ambulance stationed on the island of Grand Manan by September 2024.

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