CDR News Line
01.04.2019
MDA to Provide Design Services for the Electronic Warfare Suite for the Canada’s CSC
MDA has signed a $4 million CAD contract with Lockheed Martin Canada for the initial phase of design work for the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) ship's Electronic Warfare system. 
Patterson giving an initial-stage demonstration to the RCN’s VAdml Lloyd at the Microsoft Canada office in Ottawa
26.03.2019
RCN to use Kognitiv Spark’s Augmented Reality Software to Improve Vessel Repairs
Kognitiv Spark will be providing the Royal Canadian Navy with the opportunity to test drive a Mixed Reality Remote Assistant Support (MIRRAS) system, as part of a project that aims to improve maintenance and repairs aboard active naval vessels.
18.03.2019
Canada Extends its Military Training Mission in Ukraine
The Government of Canada is extending Operation UNIFIER, the Canadian Armed Forces military training mission in Ukraine, until the end of March 2022.
18.03.2019
Canada Renews its Military Contribution to Support Stability in the Middle East
The Government of Canada is extending Operation IMPACT, the Canadian Armed Forces contribution to the Global Coalition and the NATO mission in Iraq, until the end of March 2021.
15.03.2019
Magellan Aerospace Wins Contracts to Produce Aircraft Illumination Flares for RCAF
Magellan has been awarded contract valued at CDN $48 million, from the Canadian government to perform the licensed manufacture of LUU-2 illumination flares for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). Magellan-produced LUU-2 illumination flares will be delivered from the Winnipeg facility's
14.03.2019
DND Awards ISTAR ISS Contract to Rheinmetall Canada Valued at $57.49M
The Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) ISS contract was awarded to Rheinmetall Canada for a value of $57.49M. This supports ISTAR components and software that ensure data exchanges occur seamlessly from “sensing” and intelligence-gathering

07.03.2019
Canada Donates Surplus Coast Guard Helicopters
The Government of Canada is supporting the development of well-trained, skilled personnel to serve the aerospace industry of the future, by donating surplus Coast Guard assets to colleges and universities across Canada. 
07.03.2019
Canada Launches Space Strategy
The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, has announced a national space strategy that recognizes the strategic value of space and space exploration for Canada.
05.03.2019
CarteNAV and Sentient Vision Collaborate on PAL Aerospace Winning Bid for Canada’s Aerial Surveillance Contract
CarteNav and Sentient Vision are providing a valuable contribution to PAL Aerospace's winning bid to provide the Government of Canada with aerial surveillance capability for Canada's inland, coastal and offshore waters. 
05.03.2019
Seaspan Awards Bluedrop Training & Simulation NSS Contract
Seaspan Shipyards has awarded Bluedrop Training & Simulation Inc. of Halifax, Nova Scotia, a contract for work on the Canadian Coast Guard’s (CCG) new Offshore Fisheries Science Vessels (OFSV). 
01.03.2019
Canada Joins NASA in Return to the Moon
Canada will join the Lunar Gateway program, a major international initiative led by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to return to the Moon.
25.02.2019
Airbus Delivers 1st Upgraded Tranche 1 Eurofighter to Spanish Air Force
The upgrade developed by Airbus includes modifications that integrate Tranche 2 and Tranche 3 equipment on the aircraft, not least a Computer Symbol Generator, Digital Video and Voice Recorder, Laser Designator POD and Maintenance Data Panel.
25.02.2019
Canada Awards Contracts to Expand SAR Capacity in NL
To increase search and rescue capacity, construction is underway on two new search and rescue stations, located in Twillingate and Old Perlican, Newfoundland and Labrador. These areas were chosen based on identified gaps in the Coast Guard's maritime search and rescue capacity as well as an
HMCS REGINA provide security as the ship departs Pearl Harbor, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.A. during Operation PROJECTION on February
22.02.2019
Royal Canadian Navy Deploys to the West Coast of Africa
Her Majesty’s Canadian Ships (HMCS) Kingston and Shawinigan, both Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels (MCDVs), are set to arrive in West Africa on 23 February. The ships departed from Halifax in January 2019 and have now completed their trans-Atlantic crossing, arriving in the Gulf of Guinea
21.02.2019
Canada’s PAL Aerospace Offers Revolutionary ViDAR Radar
PAL Aerospace has confirmed its collaboration with Australia’s Sentient Vision to offer the revolutionary Visual Detection and Ranging (ViDAR) optical radar as part of its solutions available to customers.

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