CDR News Line
15.07.2020
QinetiQ Wins Contract to Upgrade to RCAF Ranges
QinetiQ has been awarded a one-year contract, with an additional option year, by the Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF) Air Warfare Centre to develop a roadmap for the modernization of RCAF Air Weapons ranges, which will enable the combination of live and virtual environments for
14.07.2020
Mack Defense In-Service Support Contract Extended for MSVS Program
PSPC has exercised the option to extend Mack Defense’s in-service and support contract for an additional five years from 2020-2025, covering more than 1,500 Medium Support Vehicle System (MSVS) Standard Military Pattern (SMP) vehicles.
13.07.2020
Global Armour Manufacturer Opens New Canadian Facility
Canadian First Nation owned global armour provider, NP Aerospace, has opened a new facility in London, Ontario and appointed a General Manager to drive future business growth.
10.07.2020
Aéro Montréal Supports Appeal to the Federal Government: Urgent Action is Needed for the Aerospace Industry
Aéro Montréal fully supports the arguments presented by the Canadian aerospace industry to the federal government and shares its concerns about the lack of support for the sector in Minister Morneau's recent economic update.
09.07.2020
France Renews Contract with Airbus Defence
France has renewed the maintenance contract of the French Coastal Surveillance System, SPATIONAV, building on an over 20 yearlong collaboration between the French Navy and Airbus for safer oceans.
08.07.2020
BAE Systems Selects CAE Medallion MR e-Series for Qatar Typhoon SimulatorS
Today at the CAE OneWorld virtual conference and tradeshow, CAE announced that BAE Systems has selected the CAE Medallion MR e-Series visual system for Eurofighter Typhoon full-mission simulators for the Qatar Emiri Air Force.

08.07.2020
ECA Group Awards Contract to UAV SKELDAR as Part of Naval Mine Countermeasures
ECA Group selects the UAV SKELDAR V-200 within the Belgium Naval & Robotics mine countermeasures drones system for the Belgian and Royal Netherlands Navies
07.07.2020
Saab Starts Gripen Production in Brazil
Saab Aeronáutica Montagens (SAM), Saab's first aerostructures plant outside of Sweden for the new Gripen E/F fighter, reaches another important milestone with the start of production. This site builds sections of Gripen, which will then be delivered to the final assembly facilities at the
06.07.2020
Logistik Unicorp Awarded CAF Contract
Logistik Unicorp Inc. has been awarded a contract to provide non-operational clothing and footwear for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).
06.07.2020
Future CCGS John Cabot Launches at Seaspan Shipyards in Vancouver
On Friday, July 3, under strict COVID-19 public health requirements and protocols, Dr. Bonnie Henry, British Columbia’s Provincial Health Officer, joined a small number of Seaspan Shipyards employees and special guests to break the customary bottle of champagne against the bow of the
02.07.2020
Italy Hands Command of Standing NATO Maritime Group Two to Spain
During a ceremony held in Rota, Spain, the Command of Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) was officially handed over to Spanish Navy Captain Manuel Aguirre Aldereguía on 30 June 2020. The outgoing Commander, Rear Admiral Paolo Fantoni, Italian Navy, held the Command of the Group for
30.06.2020
CAF Transition Group Welcomes New Commander
Brigadier-General Dyrald Cross has assumed command of the Canadian Armed Forces Transition Group from Major-General Mark Misener during a small ceremony at National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa.
29.06.2020
Canada Awards ISS Contract to Fleetway for Halifax-Class Frigates
Today, the Government of Canada announced the award of an in-service support contract to Fleetway Inc. of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Valued at $72.6 million for the first six years, with options to extend for up to 22 years.....
26.06.2020
MDA to Build Gateway Canadarm3 for Artemis Deep Space Missions
Canada is taking another important step forward in its participation in the next chapter of Moon exploration. Today, the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced Canada intends to enter into a contract with Brampton-based company MacDonald, Dettwiler and
26.06.2020
Pandemic Won’t Affect Boeing’s Ability to Deliver Super Hornet to Canada
COVID-19 will not affect Boeing’s ability to build the Super Hornet for Canada, should the company win the Future Fighter Capability Project procurement process. 

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