Northstar Network Ltd. has announced that Lockheed Martin has signed a new Master Purchase Order (MPO) with them to increase the value of its contract from $7.2M (US) to $16.4M (US).

L-3 WESCAM has received an order from Quantum Research International Inc. to supply the vital imaging and targeting sensors required for the Long Endurance Multi-Intelligence Vehicle (LEMV) to be used by the United States Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command (SMDC/ARSTRAT).

With more than two weeks to go, registration for the third annual Canada Army Run, scheduled for September 19, has already passed last year’s total of 11,000, positioning it for another record for growth.
This event was created three years ago as a way for Canadians to thank the men and women of the Canadian Forces for all they do at home and abroad to keep our country safe. The Fundraising efforts at Canada Army Run benefit Soldier On and the Military Families Fund, initiatives that provide direct assistance to ill or injured soldiers and military families.
To register visit: http://www.armyrun.ca/en/registration.aspx

The Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC) is pleased with the Government of Canada's decision to extend the maintenance contract granted to L-3 Communications MAS to support and maintain the CF-18 fleet up to 2020.

L-3 MAS has announced that its maintenance contract for the Canadian Forces CF-18 fleet has been renewed.

Thales Canada has announcement that the Bushmaster has qualified for the next stage in selection process for the Canadian government’s Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle (TAPV) Program.

CAE USA has been awarded a contract from the United States Air Force (USAF) initially valued at more than US$10 million to upgrade two C-5 Galaxy weapon systems trainers (WSTs).

Textron Marine & Land Systems has been selected by the Government of Canada, through the Solicitation of Interest and Qualification process, to participate in the competition to be selected to submit a proposal to provide its Tactical Armored Patrol Vehicle (TAPV).

According to a report by Matt Schroeder at the Federation of American Scientists, Canada ranked 6th in the list of top importers of defense articles and services acquired through the U.S. Department of Defense’s Foreign Military Sales Program (FMS) in 2009. The FMS program is the government-to-government method for selling U.S. defense equipment, services, and training.

IDEFS (International Defense Energy and Fuel Security) 2010 will take place in Washington DC on November 8-10 2010, and address the challenges faced in energy and fuel security and supply across the military. The conference is also a forum for military, integrators and emerging tech companies to explore the newest innovations coming through the pipeline and how they can be applied to military use. 

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For more information: www.idefs-conference.com