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29.01.2021
MDA Awarded Contract from the Canadian Space Agency
MDA has been awarded a contract by the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) to provide satellite flight operations and data management services for the Agency's Earth observation and space situational awareness satellite missions.
28.01.2021
Ministers of National Defence and Veterans Affairs Mark 11th Annual Bell Let’s Talk Day
The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, today issued the following statement in support of Bell Let’s Talk Day:
28.01.2021
Billie Flynn Joins the ITPS Canada Team
ITPS/ITTC is pleased to welcome Billie Flynn to the team as a consultant in the development of 5th Generation flying, training and test pilot capabilities. His leadership and experience as a global senior experimental test pilot will contribute to the development of the ITPS curricula ensuring
28.01.2021
Canada Takes Command of Multinational Counter-Terrorism Naval Task Force
Commodore Dan Charlebois of the Royal Canadian Navy assumed command of Combined Task Force 150 (CTF 150), during a change of command ceremony held at Naval Support Activity, Bahrain. Commodore Charlebois assumed command from Rear Admiral Sulieman Al Faqeeh of the Royal Saudi Navy.
28.01.2021
Canadian UAVs Has Secured Funding for its “Tasker” UAV Software
Canadian UAVs has secured funding through TECTERRA’s BUILD Program for research, development, and commercialization of “Tasker”, a UAV tasking software product which builds on the success of SkySensus – a project to develop advancements and innovation of unmanned systems
27.01.2021
Thales Ranked as One of Canada’s Best Employers
Thales has been recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2021. A leader in corporate research and development, Thales Canada’s domestic footprint extends across four provinces, eight cities, and has a growing workforce of over 2,500 employees from coast-to-coast.

27.01.2021
Ultra Teams Up with Kraken
Ultra Sonar Systems has joined forces with Kraken Robotic Systems Inc. to support the supply of their SeaScout® system to the Royal Danish Navy.
26.01.2021
Cascade Aerospace Takes Delivery of first USMC KC-130J
Cascade Aerospace, an operating unit of IMP Aerospace & Defence, has accepted delivery into maintenance of the first US Marine Corps (USMC) KC-130J aircraft as part of the unique contract to support the United States Navy (USN) global C-130 operational footprint for up to 10 years.
26.01.2021
CAE OneWorld 2021 Virtual Conference & Tradeshow Debuts in February
The second edition of the CAE OneWorld virtual conference and tradeshow will start on February 9, 2021. CAE OneWorld 2021 is free to all attendees who register (https://www.caeoneworld2021.com/) and will remain online for one month.
21.01.2021
RCAF Conducts Fighter Training in the High Arctic
From January 18 to 20, 2021, as part of the Canadian Armed Forces’ ongoing commitment to an enduring presence in the furthest reaches of the Arctic, the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) conducted High Arctic air training involving two CF-18 Hornet fighters and one CC-150T Polaris air-to-air
21.01.2021
HENSOLDT UK Launches SPEXER 600 Ground-Based Surveillance Radar
HENSOLDT UK has launched the SPEXER 600 multi-mission, X-Band ground based surveillance radar utilising their world beating SharpEye solid state transceiver technology.
18.01.2021
Canada Assumes Command of Standing NATO Maritime Group One
Commodore Bradley Peats of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) officially assumed command of Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG1) during a change of command ceremony held in Lisbon, Portugal. Commodore Peats assumed command from Commodore José António Mirones of the Portuguese
18.01.2021
Saab Proposes New Saab Sensor Centre in Canada
Saab has offered to establish a new facility in Canada as part of its offer for Canada’s Future Fighter Capability Project (FFCP).
18.01.2021
Lithuania Hands Over Command of Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures to Netherlands
Commander Audrius Venckunas (Lithuanian Navy) handed over the command of Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group One (SNMCMG1) to Commander Jan Wijchers (Royal Netherlands Navy).
14.01.2021
Admiral Art McDonald Appointed Canada’s New Chief of the Defence Staff
Admiral Art McDonald was appointed Canada’s new Chief of the Defence Staff during a change of command ceremony held virtually today in Ottawa. The event was presided over by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, and marked the

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