CDR News Line
15.03.2024
Davie strengthens Québec’s shipbuilding industry by supporting the reorientation of its supplier association
Chantier Davie announced its support for the strategic reorientation of the Association des Fournisseurs de Chantier Davie Canada (AFCDC), aimed at broadening the association’s mandate to energize the entire shipbuilding supply chain in Québec. 
15.03.2024
Canadian test centres and accelerators join NATO DIANA network
Two Canadian accelerators and 13 test centres that have joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) network. NATO DIANA unites the best and brightest innovators from across the Alliance and provides deep tech and dual-use
14.03.2024
BlackBerry Reports 1 Million Attacks on Global Financial Sector in 120 Days
BlackBerry Limited released its latest Global Threat Intelligence Report, revealing threat actors focusing efforts on targeting high-value data held by the global financial sector, with one million attacks logged over the 120 day period.
14.03.2024
Mack Defense Awarded Contract by U.S. Marine Corps to Develop Medium Tactical Truck (MTT)
The U.S. Marine Corps awarded Mack Defense a 12-month contract for the initial development of a new Medium Tactical Truck (MTT) fleet. The new family of vehicles will replace the Marine Corp’s Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement fleet (MTVR), which includes cargo, dump, wrecker, tractor and
13.03.2024
Ceremony Marks Introduction of Third OSI-Equipped SAN MMIPV at Damen Shipyard
The three SAN MMIPVs operate with OSI's suite of tactical navigation solutions, comprising OSI's Integrated Navigation & Tactical System (INTS), Integrated Mission Management System (IMMS), and OSI's Tactical Asset Control & Tracking (T-ACT), all powered by ECPINS, the only WECDIS
13.03.2024
GSTS selected by Canada's Ocean Supercluster to develop world's first AI based Collaborative, Predictive, Berth Schedule Management System
Global Spatial Technology Solutions announced that it has been awarded a contract by Canada's Ocean Supercluster's Core Technology Leadership Program to advance the capabilities of its proprietary, AI powered SaaS platform, OCIANA™.

13.03.2024
Statement - Ministers of Veterans Affairs, National Defence and Foreign Affairs mark 60th anniversary of Canadian Peacekeeping in Cyprus
The last large deployment of Canadian peacekeepers left Cyprus in 1993, but a continuous Canadian presence - Operation SNOWGOOSE - remains to this day. The operation is one of Canada's longest overseas military commitments.
13.03.2024
Québec Budget 2024-2025 - $74.5 million to support the growth of Québec's aerospace sector
Aéro Montréal is pleased with the government's commitment to supporting the growth of Québec's aerospace sector. With financial support of $74.5 million over five years, the Québec government intends to improve the competitiveness of companies in the sector, enable
12.03.2024
Metron and Cellula Robotics, USA Sign a Strategic Partnership Agreement to Advance UUV Capabilities for Long Duration Operations in Dynamic Environments
Metron Inc. announced the signing of a partnership agreement with Cellula Robotics, USA Inc. to expand uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV) capabilities for advanced operations in dynamic environments.
11.03.2024
Davie And The Huron-Wendat Nation Sign A Mutually Beneficial Historic Alliance
Davie and the Huron-Wendat Nation Council signed an important alliance aimed at strengthening and consolidating the relationship between the Nation and the company. This mutual commitment, known as Ontatenses in Huron-Wendat, meaning “We value each other,” has been developed in mutual trust
08.03.2024
Genaire Limited secures contract to manufacture SK338 cargo pallet for DND
Genaire Limited announced its recent success in securing a Contract awarded by the Government of Canada for the manufacture of the SK338 Cargo Pallet. This is an entirely Genaire Limited designed and manufactured pallet with an light weight all aluminum core.  The SK338 was designed as a
08.03.2024
Minister Blair announces $850 million investment in CFB Trenton and welcomes new aircraft to the RCAF fleet
Minister Blair announced an investment of $850 million to upgrade CFB Trenton, so that it can host Canada’s new fleet of CC-330 Husky Strategic Tanker Transport Aircraft. These upgrades will enable CFB Trenton to serve as the Eastern Main Operating Base for the new CC-330 Husky fleet.
08.03.2024
Canada joins the Drone Coalition for Ukraine, led by Latvia and the UK
To further develop Ukraine’s drone capabilities, Minister Blair committed to Canada joining the Ukraine Defense Contact Group’s Drone Capability Coalition, co-led by Latvia and the United Kingdom. As a member of the Capability Coalition, Canada will continue to look for ways to boost Ukraine’s
08.03.2024
Arcfield Canada Awarded $211.6M Contract for CF-18 Avionics In-Service Support
Arcfield Canada Corp. has been awarded the CF-18 Avionics In-Service Support program by the DND. The award, which represents follow-on work for the company, has a firm 5-year period of performance and a total contract value of up to $211.6 million CAD.
08.03.2024
Poor State of CAF Readiness Raised at CDAI Defence Conference
CBC's report on the CAF's readiness sparked discussions at the Ottawa Conference on Security and Defense. Minister Bill Blair hinted at a forthcoming Defence Policy Update, while insights from Ukraine and strategies to fortify NATO emphasized the urgency for collective action.

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