CDR News Line
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.

20.02.2024
Government of Canada response to OPC Report on 2020 Cyber Attacks
The President of the Treasury Board, Anita Anand, Minister of Citizens' Services, Terry Beech, and the Minister of National Revenue, Marie-Claude Bibeau, issued the following statement in response to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner's Report on the 2020 Cyber
20.02.2024
Over 800 Canadian-Built Drones Heading to Ukraine
The more than 800 drones, sourced from Teledyne FLIR in Waterloo, Ontario, have automated and autonomous navigation systems, enabling them to carry various camera systems and payloads to detect and identify targets. 
16.02.2024
U.S. DoD selects CCC, Thornhill Medical for critical care devices
CCC is pleased to announce that it was awarded a contract by the United States Department of Defense (U.S. DoD) to supply up to $356 million (USD) of anesthesia and life-support system equipment from medical technology innovator, Thornhill Medical, to the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop
15.02.2024
Quebec’s Bronswerk Group awarded $100 million in contracts by Irving Shipbuilding to contribute to the next generation of vessels for Royal Canadian Navy
Two new contracts totaling over $100 million have been awarded to Quebec-based Bronswerk Group by Irving Shipbuilding Inc., to supply equipment for the new Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) ships to be built for the Royal Canadian Navy.
15.02.2024
MDA announces appointment of Yung Wu to Board of Directors
MDA Ltd.. a trusted space mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Yung Wu to MDA's Board of Directors.
15.02.2024
Canada to Acquire a Short-Range Air Defence System and C-UAS System for CAF in Latvia
Canadian Armed Forces members deployed to NATO’s Canada-led Battle Group in Latvia will soon have two new defensive capabilities that are being acquired on an urgent basis. First, Canada is investing $227.5 million in an Air Defence capability. Second, Canada is investing $46 million to acquire
14.02.2024
Minister Blair announces $60 million in military aid for Ukraine at 19th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group
Minister Blair announced that Canada will make a new contribution of $60 million to the UDCG Air Force Capability Coalition. This donation will support the setup of a sustainable F-16 fighter aircraft capability in Ukraine. Specifically, the funds will help source
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.

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