CDR News Line
07.09.2023
Fleet Week Begins in Halifax
Fleet Week is designed to showcase Halifax as Canada’s defence and ocean hub, with participation from the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) service members. Fleet Week takes place from Thursday, Sept. 7 until Sunday, Sept. 10.
31.08.2023
Fourth AOPS, HMCS William Hall, Delivered to The Royal Canadian Navy
The Royal Canadian Navy’s (RCN) fourth Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship (AOPS), His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) William Hall, was delivered to the fleet.
30.08.2023
Defence Minister Bill Blair Initiates Repeal of Duty to Report Regulations
While the Duty to Report was designed to promote good order and discipline among CAF members by requiring them to report misconduct to the proper authorities, it has created unintended negative consequences for survivors by taking away their agency and control in the reporting process. 
30.08.2023
CURRENT Scientific Corporation Partners with Federal Fleet Services to Enhance RCN's Maritime Surveillance Capabilities with Advanced EO/IR System
CURRENT Scientific Corporation will be supporting Federal Fleet Services (FFS), operator of the Combat Support Ship (CSS) Asterix, Canada's largest Combat Support Ship, with cutting edge maritime surveillance capabilities. This partnership underscores CURRENT's commitment to developing
30.08.2023
Arcfield Canada Opens New Facility in CFB Cold Lake, AB
Arcfield Canada currently supports the CF-18 fighter operations conducted at 4 Wing Cold Lake, located in Alberta, and under the operational command of 1 Canadian Air Division. As an international Centre of Excellence for tactical fighter operations, 4 Wing is one of the largest and busiest
30.08.2023
Light Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicles On the Move
Beginning August 30, 2023, five Light Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicles will be transported by semi-trailer flatbed from London, ON to Valcartier, QC. Members of the public may notice these vehicles on major Canadian highways. These activities are in direct support of the Light Armoured Vehicle

30.08.2023
Canadian Coast Guard Welcomes the CCGS Gabarus Bay Into Service
The Canadian Coast Guard has officially welcomed the CCGS Gabarus Bay to its fleet at the Lifeboat Station in Burgeo, Newfoundland and Labrador. This high-endurance search and rescue vessel is designed, equipped and crewed to respond to mariners needing assistance at sea.
30.08.2023
Cellula Robotics Initiates Sea Trials of its Solus-XR System
Cellula Robotics has commenced sea trials of the Solus-XR system, showcasing the company's dedication to advancing Extra Large Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (XLUUVs). The Solus-XR XLUUV has officially embarked on its highly anticipated sea trials, signifying a crucial stride in the company's
29.08.2023
RCAF to Participate for the First Time in Multinational Exercise with UK
Aircraft and personnel from the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) will participate for the first time in Exercise COBRA WARRIOR 23-2, a Royal Air Force hosted multinational live-fly exercise held at Royal Air Force (RAF) station Waddington in the United Kingdom, from September 4 to 22, 2023.
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

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