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27.03.2024
Dafocom Solutions Awarded $1.8 million Cyber Network Security Contract
Dafocom Solutions (Dafocom), a Kanata-based certified Indigenous small business, is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $1.8 million contract to provide cyber assurance hardware to the Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) in support of deployed operations in Latvia. 
27.03.2024
Captain(N) Catherine Julie Deschênes appointed as the new Chief Military Judge
Bill Blair announced the appointment of Captain(N)Catherine Julie Deschênes as the new Chief Military Judge, to hold office during good behaviour. The appointment is effective immediately. Minister Blair thanks Lieutenant-Colonel Louis-Vincent d’Auteuil, Deputy Chief Military Judge, for his work
27.03.2024
Elbit Systems' Advanced C4I Solution Selected for European Artillery Upgrade
Elbit Systems' solution for Artillery Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) has been selected by a European country. Under the agreement, Elbit Systems will enhance 155mm howitzer battalions with advanced Digital Fires capabilities, by seamlessly integrating its
26.03.2024
Seaspan’s Vancouver Shipyards awarded $490.6M from Canada to start next stages of procuring Multi-Purpose Vessels for CCG
Two contracts have been awarded to Seaspan's Vancouver Shipyards Co. Ltd. (VSY), with a combined value of $490.6 million (taxes included), to initiate the next stages of procuring the first flight of Multi-Purpose Vessels (MPVs) for the CCG. These contracts will allow VSY to undertake vital
26.03.2024
First full flight simulator with gaming-engine-powered CAE Prodigy image generator achieves level D qualification
CAE announced that it is the first leading aviation simulation and training organization to seamlessly integrate a gaming engine into its full-flight simulator (FFS) visual system and achieve level D qualification, the highest level of qualification for a FFS. The FFS is equipped with the
26.03.2024
Government of Canada awards initial contract for Program Icebreakers to Chantier Davie
Government of Canada has awarded a first NSS contract to Chantier Davie Canada Inc. of Lévis, Quebec, for initial work related to the construction of new Program Icebreakers. Under this $19.6-million contract including taxes, Chantier Davie will begin work to develop the initial design. Through

25.03.2024
Saab receives order for Carl-Gustaf from NATO Support and Procurement Agency
Saab has received an order for the man-portable, multi-role weapon system Carl-Gustaf® from the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA). The order value is approximately EUR 60 million (SEK 700 million) and the contract period is 2024-2027.
25.03.2024
Boeing announces board and management changes
Boeing President and CEO Dave Calhoun announced his decision to step down as CEO at the end of 2024, and he will continue to lead Boeing through the year to complete the critical work underway to stabilize and position the company for the future. In addition to
22.03.2024
Saab receives order for Swedish future fighter concept studies
Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) regarding conceptual studies for future fighter systems. The contract period is 2024-2025. This includes conceptual studies of manned and unmanned solutions in a system of system perspective, technology development
22.03.2024
RCAF laces up for the 2024 RCAF Run
As the RCAF marks one hundred years of excellence in aviation on 1 April 2024, this year’s Run theme is the Centennial. The RCAF Run is an opportunity for individuals to join in the celebration of the RCAF's rich history, its commitment to health and wellness, and the enduring bond between the
21.03.2024
New legislation to modernize the military justice system and advance culture change in the DND and CAF
Bill Blair introduced legislation to amend the National Defence Act that proposes a suite of targeted changes to modernize the military justice system. The proposed amendments address key recommendations made in independent and external reviews conducted by former Supreme Court Justices
20.03.2024
GA-ASI Tests Sonobuoy Dispensing System with MQ-9B SeaGuardian
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), in cooperation with the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), conducted a series of tests on GA-ASI’s Sonobuoy Dispensing System (SDS) using the MQ-9B SeaGuardian® Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) on the U.S. Navy’s W-291 test range in
20.03.2024
OSI Awarded Contract for Ship-to-Shore Connector Program from U.S. Navy Amphibious Assault and Connectors Program Office
OSI announced that it has been awarded a contract by the US Amphibious Assault and Connectors Program Office (PMS 317), to provide a Ship-to-Shore Connector Program Wide License (SSC PWL) for the Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) and Landing Craft Utility (LCU) programs.
20.03.2024
Royal Canadian Air Force to celebrate its Centennial by lighting the sky blue
Currently over 300 landmarks in 20 countries are confirmed to be participating in the illumination campaign. In Canada, this includes the CN Tower, Montréal Tower, Calgary Tower, Vancouver Sails of Light, Esplanade Riel, and Niagara Falls. In the coming weeks, more landmarks and countries are
20.03.2024
$100 million investment is set to renew the agreement with Hôpital Montfort to provide quality health services to CAF members
This agreement has been in place since 2003, and it has delivered quality health care to Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members in the National Capital Region (NCR). Through the agreement, both Canadian Forces Health Services Centre Ottawa and 1 Dental Unit Detachment Ottawa operate in Hôpital

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