CDR News Line
01.08.2019
Maerospace Signs Agreement with Raytheon Canada
Maerospace Corporation has signed a global license agreement with Raytheon Canada Limited (RCL) by assuming responsibility for the maintenance, design, engineering, manufacturing and international promotion, sales and deployment of the third generation High Frequency Surface Wave Radar (HFSWR)
31.07.2019
Calian Awarded Contract to Develop Intelligent Systems for DND
Calian Group has been awarded a contract to lead a large-scale project to support the development of intelligent systems for the Department of National Defence (DND) and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).
26.07.2019
Rheinmetall Acquires Provectus, a Canadian Robotics Specialist
The takeover of the Canadian company Provectus Robotics Solutions Inc. expands Rheinmetall’s technological capabilities in the field of robotics and autonomous driving. 
25.07.2019
Babcock Partners with RaceRocks 3D
Babcock Canada and RaceRocks 3D have partnered to complete a software product that allows users to modify key schedule, resource, and technical planning data, to quickly and easily visualize the impact of changes, thus enabling more informed business decisions.
25.07.2019
BMT Awarded RCN Service Contract Valued at $77.8M
BMT Canada Ltd. will provide engineering, logistics, management, and support services to the Royal Canadian Navy’s fleet for an initial value of $77.8 million for five years. It will support up to 263 jobs for its duration.
23.07.2019
Bluedrop Wins Contract with RCN
Bluedrop Wins Contract With the Royal Canadian Navy’s End-to-End Learning Services for the Long-Term Maritime Warfare and Seamanship Training Development.

23.07.2019
Canada Releases RFP for Future Fighter Competition
Following extensive engagement with industry and eligible suppliers over the past 18 months, the formal Request for Proposals has now been released to eligible suppliers.
19.07.2019
Leonardo’s TH-119 has Obtained Certification from the FAA
The TH-119 is the only single engine helicopter in decades to meet current IFR requirements, allowing pilots to operate the aircraft safely in low visibility and challenging weather conditions, thanks to advanced avionics by Genesys Aerosystems and redundant helicopter flight systems.
17.07.2019
PAL Aerospace Awarded Contract for RCAF CT-142 Fleet
PAL Aerospace has been awarded a contract to provide heavy maintenance services for the Royal Canadian Air Force's CT-142 Dash-8 Fleet. The contract covers an initial four-year period and ......
16.07.2019
Canada Invests More than $7.5 Billion in Halifax-Class Frigates
The Government of Canada awarded contracts to Chantier Davie and Seaspan Victoria Shipyards Limited, initially totalling $1 billion to carry out maintenance work on the first group of Canada's Halifax-class frigates. A similar contract with Irving Shipbuilding Inc. is currently being
Carl Kumpic (Right) with Philip Garbutt (Left)
16.07.2019
Carl Kumpic Leaves IMP After 19 Years
Carl Kumpic is leaving Halifax-based IMP Aerospace after 19 years at the company. Kumpic, Vice President, International Marketing at IMP, says he will be joining Chorus Aviation, also based in Halifax.
15.07.2019
Chief of the Defence Staff Announces CAF General and Flag Officer Senior Appointments, Promotions, and Retirements
For 2019, the total number of permanent General Officer and Flag Officer positions required to meet the demands of the Canadian Armed Forces is 116 (105 Regular Force and 11 Reserve Force).
08.07.2019
National Defence Launches Energy Efficiency Project at 3 Wing Bagotville
DND has awarded a $12-million energy performance contract at 3 Wing Bagotville. The project will see 60 buildings upgraded with energy efficiency measures. These upgrades will lower annual energy costs by about $470,000, or 19 percent. 
27.06.2019
Canada Continues Command of NATO Mission in Iraq
Defence Minister confirms Canada will continue command of NATO Mission Iraq (NMI) for a second year. Major-General Dany Fortin will transfer command in the fall of 2019 to Brigadier-General Jennie Carignan
26.06.2019
Vice-Admiral Mark Norman Announces Retirement
The Government of Canada and VAdm Mark Norman have reached a settlement followed by the annoucement of VAdm Norman's retirement.  

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