CDR News Line
27.10.2020
NorthStar Building World's First Satellite Constellation to Combat Space Collisions
NorthStar Earth & Space, a Canadian company with a first-in-space mission to deliver safe and sustainable operations for the rapidly accelerating New Space Economy, has contracted Thales Alenia Space (TAS) to build the first three satellites of its debut "Skylark" constellation for Space
26.10.2020
OSI Contracted to Deliver TDNS for Submarine Upgrade
OSI Maritime Systems (OSI) has signed a contract to provide the Company’s advanced submarine solution, Tactical Dived Navigation System (TDNS), for another submarine upgrade program.
26.10.2020
The Hon. Harjit S. Sajjan Participates in NATO Defence Ministers’ Meeting
The Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, participated in the NATO Defence Ministers’ Meeting. Over the two day meeting, Minister Sajjan participated in robust discussions about NATO’s operations and how all NATO countries can work together on deterrence and
23.10.2020
Jankel Partners with Mack Defense on their Heavy Dump Truck Program
Mack Defense is partnering with Jankel, a world-leader in the design and manufacture of high-specification defense protection systems, to provide the seating solution for the M917A3 Heavy Dump Truck (HDT).
23.10.2020
De Havilland Canada Delivers Two Dash 8-400 Aircraft to Ethiopian Airlines
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited has delivered another two Dash 8-400 aircraft to Ethiopian Airlines (“Ethiopian”), including the airline’s milestone 30th Dash 8-400 aircraft. The 30th aircraft – MSN 4617 – is preparing to depart for Ethiopian’s hub in
22.10.2020
KWESST Debuts on TSX
KWESST Micro Systems Inc. (TSXV: KWE) was featured at the opening market bell on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) earlier this week.

22.10.2020
MTU Maintenance Canada Partners with GE Aviation to support US Air Force
MTU Maintenance Canada Ltd, MTU’s stronghold and competence center for military engine maintenance, will provide maintenance, repair and overhaul services for the United States Air Force’s (USAF) F108 engines beginning in the fourth quarter of this year. MTU Maintenance will be
21.10.2020
Canada Suspends Export of Drone Tech Sales to Turkey
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan urged all countries to suspend exports of military technology to Turkey, after defence officials displayed what they claim are high-tech Canadian components on a downed Turkish drone purportedly used by Azerbijan in its conflict with Armenia.
20.10.2020
Canada Signs ISS Contract with Thales Canada to Support Halifax-class Radar Systems
Canada has signed an in-service support contract with Thales Canada to support the SMART-S MK2 radar system used on Canada’s Halifax-class frigates, starting in fall 2020. Valued at $4.6 million (including taxes), this contract will provide critical engineering, in-service support,
19.10.2020
CAE Delivers 700MR NH90 Simulator to Royal New Zealand Air Force
CAE has officially handed over a CAE 700MR Series NH90 flight training device to the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) and Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF).
19.10.2020
GA-ASI Kicks-Off SeaGuardian Validation Flights in Japan
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has kicked off a series of validation flights on Oct. 15 for Japan Coast Guard (JCG) in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. GA-ASI is working with Asia Air Survey (AAS) in Japan to conduct the flights.
19.10.2020
Quebec Symposium on the Canadian Defence and Security Market Kicks-Off
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), in partnership with STIQ and Aéro Montréal, has launched the fifth Symposium on the Canadian Defence and Security Market, held for the very first time in full virtual mode, with the theme "Canadian Defence and Security Market:
19.10.2020
KF Aerospace Announces Restructuring
Canada's largest commercial aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider, KF Aerospace, announces staff reduction in response to industry impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
16.10.2020
Five Eyes Defence Ministers’ Meeting
Canada’s Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, chaired a videoconference of defence ministers from the Five Eyes nations - Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States, on 15-16 October. New Zealand was represented by a senior official, due to the
15.10.2020
All Nippon Airways Signs 5-year De Havilland Component Solutions Agreement
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited has signed a five-year De Havilland Component Solutions (“DCS”) agreement with All Nippon Airways (“ANA”) to support the operation of ANA’s fleet of 24 Dash 8-400 aircraft.

View current issue

Volume 30 Issue 1