CDR News Line
04.12.2019
Aéro Montréal and ACADA Sign Collaboration Agreement for the MACH- Atlantic Initiative
Aéro Montréal and the Atlantic Canada Aerospace and Defence Association (ACADA) have signed a Collaboration Agreement to launch the MACH Initiative within Atlantic Canada.
29.11.2019
Former Parent Company of Revision Military Changes Name to Galvion
Following the recent announcement of the sale of its protective eyewear business to ASGARD Partners & Co., the remaining Armor, Soldier Power and Electronics, Vehicle Platform Power and Advanced Concept divisions of Revision Military will move forward under the new corporate name GALVION.
26.11.2019
CAE Upgrades CT-156 and CT-155 FTDs for NFTC Program
Ahead of the I/ITSEC conference in Orlando, Florida next week, CAE announced it has completed major upgrades to the CT-156 Harvard (T-6) and CT-155 Hawk flight training devices (FTDs) used as part of the NATO Flying Training in Canada (NFTC) program at 15 Wing Moose Jaw in Canada.
22.11.2019
NP Aerospace Launches New Tactical Ballistic Shield Range
NP Aerospace, has extended its LASA Lightweight Armoured Soldier Architecture portfolio with the launch of new ballistic shields for tactical operations.
21.11.2019
KF Aerospace Opens Massive New Hangar at YHM
A 75,000 sq. ft hangar marks KF’s debut into wide-body aircraft capability at its YHM Hamilton maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility.
21.11.2019
Defence Procurement’s Effectiveness Dissected at Ottawa Conference
The Canadian Global Affairs Institute (CGAI) staged a one-day conference at the Chateau Laurier hotel in Ottawa to discuss how the new parliament will effect Canada's defence industry. 

19.11.2019
U.A.E. to Procure Additional GlobalEye from Saab
The United Arab Emirates announced at the Dubai Airshow, that they intend to conclude a contract amendment for the purchase of two additional GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning & Control aircraft from Saab.
19.11.2019
Government of Ghana Signs Letter of Intent to Purchase up to Six Dash 8-400 Aircraft from De Havilland Canada
The Republic of Ghana has signed a Letter of Intent to purchase up to six Dash 8-400 aircraft. The country recently announced plans to launch a home based carrier in Accra, Ghana to serve domestic, regional and international routes.
19.11.2019
CAE, Jazz and Seneca launch first cadet pilot training program in Canada
CAE, Jazz Aviation and Seneca have teamed up to develop Jazz Approach, an innovative Canadian program to provide Jazz with a pipeline of top-quality first officers. 
19.11.2019
Viking Signs US$42.6M Contract with MTQ for Avionics Upgrade on Canadair CL-415 Aerial Firefighters
Viking Air Limited of Victoria, British Columbia has signed a contract valued at US$42.6M with the Ministère des Transports du Québec (MTQ) for the Avionics Upgrade Program (AUP) for eight of its Canadair CL-415 aerial firefighters. With execution of the contract, MTQ becomes the
19.11.2019
AMMROC and CAE to Provide Training Sustainment Services in the Middle East
Advanced Military Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Center (AMMROC) and CAE announced at the Dubai Airshow the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to pursue training sustainment services and offset opportunities in the Middle East.
14.11.2019
Israel Navy’s New Vessel to Be Designed In-Country
Israel Ministry of Defense has signed an agreement with Israel Shipyards Ltd. for the design of the next Israel Navy new and advanced combat vessel – the “Reshef” Class. Replacing the reliable above-20-years-in-service SA’AR 4.5, the new vessel is to successfully
14.11.2019
Canada’s Aerospace Industry Calls for Changes to the Federal Ministry
On behalf of AIAC, the Honourable Jean Charest called on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to make structural changes to his Federal cabinet.
14.11.2019
Meggitt Training Systems to Introduce FATS® 180MIL Immersive, Three-Screen Simulator at I/ITSEC 2019
Meggitt Training Systems will display at I/ITSEC 2019 its new immersive, three-screen FATS® 180MIL virtual system. A derivative of this product has been selected for the US Army’s Squad Advanced Marksmanship Trainer (SAMT). I/ITSEC, an annual modeling, simulation and training event
14.11.2019
I/ITSEC Unveils Line-Up for Military Training Show
I/ITSEC, the world’s biggest military training event, has just released information on what will be going on at this year’s show in Orlando, Florida. Canada is always a big participant, often bringing in the largest number of non-US delegates and, of course CDR is again this year

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