CDR News Line
23.08.2023
The U.S. military has ordered an additional 135 Mack Defense M917A3 Heavy Dump Trucks (HDTs).
The additional vehicles are part of the previously announced firm-fixed price $296 million contract over seven years that the Army awarded Mack Defense in 2018. For this new order, 60 HDTs are being purchased by the U.S. Army Reserve, 74 are being funded by the presidential budget and one is
22.08.2023
Australian Defence Ministry Selects RAFAEL for Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Acquisition
RAFAEL Australia (RAFAEL) has finalised a substantial acquisition contract with the Australian Government to provide the Australian Defence Force (ADF) with the next generation of Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) systems; RAFAEL’s SPIKE LR2 Anti-Tank Guided Missile.
18.08.2023
CMC Electronics Awarded PC-21 Avionics Contract by Pilatus Aircraft
CMC Electronics has signed a multi-year contract with Swiss-based Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. for the purchase of its cutting-edge avionics solutions for the PC-21 Next Generation Trainer. This contract includes the supply of the Head-Up Display (HUD) sub-system, the Flight Management System, and the
15.08.2023
Satcom Direct Avionics Awarded a Three-Year Agreement to Provide Multi-Orbit Aeronautical Connectivity for the Canadian Government
Satcom Direct Avionics, the Canadian division of Satcom Direct (SD), has won a competitive bid to deliver multi-band aeronautical connectivity services for Shared Services Canada (SSC) and its clients for a period of up to seven years. This represents the first signing of such an agreement
15.08.2023
Field Effect Secures $30M in Funding from Scotiabank
Field Effect, a global cybersecurity solutions and services provider with clients across the US, Canada, UK, and Australia has secured a $30 million debt facility for strategic acquisitions and global expansion through Scotiabank's Technology Innovation and Banking Group.
15.08.2023
Minister Blair Announces Changes to the CAF Grievance and Harassment Process
Any CAF member who has experienced sexual harassment, sexual misconduct or any other form of discrimination while performing their duties can choose to bring their complaint directly to the Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC). The Canadian Human Rights Commission is Canada's human rights

14.08.2023
HMCS Ottawa and Vancouver Deploy to Indo-Pacific Region
His Majesty’s Canadian Ships (HMCS) Ottawa and Vancouver, alongside Naval Replenishment Unit Motor Vessel (MV) Asterix, departed from Esquimalt for the Indo-Pacific Region. HMCS Ottawa and Vancouver are the second and third Royal Canadian Navy warships to
08.08.2023
Canada is Providing $463M in Funding to Irving Shipbuilding for Upgrades to the Halifax Shipyard
PSPC, on behalf of the Department of National Defence, has amended its definition contract with Irving Shipbuilding Inc. (ISI) for an additional $463 million for the CSC project (including taxes). This investment will enhance the efficiency of ship construction while improving project costs and
08.08.2023
ISI Cuts Steel on the CCG’s First AOPS
Irving Shipbuilding Inc. has officially cut steel for the first of the two future Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ships for the Canadian Coast Guard, marking the official start of construction of the vessel.
31.07.2023
OSI's Launches Coast Guard INBS for Canadian and Global Market
OSI Maritime Systems (OSI) has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin Canada (LMC) to deliver two shipsets of their Integrated Navigation and Bridge Systems (INBS) for the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) Arctic/Offshore Patrol Ship (AOPS) Program.
31.07.2023
Saab Offers Four Expeditionary Submarines to the Netherlands
Supported by Sweden and the United Kingdom, Saab has submitted its proposal for the replacement of Netherland’s current submarines. The proposal comprises four advanced Expeditionary Submarines with the latest innovations and technologies and includes a cooperation with Dutch shipbuilder Damen
31.07.2023
HMCS Fredericton Returns from Operation REASSURANCE
His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Fredericton has returned to its home port of Halifax, Nova Scotia after a successful six-month deployment in the Mediterranean Sea. In January 2023, HMCS Fredericton departed Halifax to deploy under Operation REASSURANCE, Canada’s contribution to NATO assurance
31.07.2023
CAE Advances to Phase II Prototype for U.S. Army Soldier Virtual Trainer
As a component of the Synthetic Training Environment (STE), the SVT prototype extends the U.S. Army’s capabilities to empower soldier-led training at the point of need. During Phase I, CAE collaborated with industry leaders and team partners, including Serious Simulations, Haptech, FAAC, 4C
26.07.2023
New National Defence Minister
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today dropped seven ministers and named new ministers of defence and public safety. As part of the cabinet shuffle, former National Defence Minister and Oakville MP Anita Anand now becomes President of the Treasury Board.  Scarborough Southwest MP Bill Blair.....
25.07.2023
Canada orders 4 new Airbus A330 MRTTs
The contract with Airbus, valued at approximately $3.6 billion (excluding taxes), is for a fleet of nine aircraft. It includes the acquisition of four new Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport aircraft along with the conversion of five used A330-200 aircraft. These used aircraft were procured

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