CDR News Line
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
14.01.2021
Serco Canada Recognized as one of Atlantic Canada’s Top Employers
Serco Canada has been named one of Atlantic Canada’s Top Employers for 2021, a title the company has earned for 5 consecutive years. Now in its 12th year, Atlantic Canada's Top Employers is an annual competition organized by the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers. This special
12.01.2021
Royal Canadian Navy Welcomes New Commander
Vice-Admiral Craig Baines assumed the duties of Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy (CRCN) from Vice-Admiral Art McDonald this afternoon in a virtual change of command ceremony presided over by General Jonathan Vance, Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), at the National Defence Headquarters in
11.01.2021
Jim Quick to Retire as President & CEO of AIAC
On January 7th, the Board of Directors of the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC) announced the planned retirement of AIAC’s President and CEO, Jim Quick, effective January 29th, 2021.  The interim President & CEO will be Mike Mueller, AIAC's current Senior Vice
11.01.2021
Zodiac Hurricane Technologies Wins $16.5M Government Contract
National Defence has awarded a $16.5-million contract to Zodiac Hurricane Technologies Inc., based in Delta, BC, for inspection, repair and overhaul work, on an as-required basis, on inflatable rubber boats and rigid (hull) inflatable boats.
11.01.2021
CAE USA to Continue Providing KC-135 Training to USAF
The eight-year contract, awarded as a one-year base contract with seven additional one-year option periods, is valued at a total of more than US$275 million.
08.01.2021
Lockheed Martin Canada Withdraws from FAcT Procurement
After careful consideration, Lockheed Martin Canada has made a business decision not to move forward with the next phase of the Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program as a qualified supplier. 
07.01.2021
UK Orders Production of MBDA’s SPEAR Mini-Cruise Missile
MBDA has received a contract valued at £550 million for production of the SPEAR missile system from the UK Ministry of Defence. SPEAR (known in UK service as SPEAR3) is a first-of-class network enabled miniature cruise missile.
07.01.2021
The First Two M-345 Jet Trainer Aircraft Delivered to the Italian Air Force
Leonardo delivered the first two M-345 jet trainer aircraft to the Italian Air Force, which to-date has ordered 18 units from a total requirement for up to 45 aircraft. The new type, designated T-345A by the Italian Air Force, will gradually replace the 137 MB-339s which have been in service

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