CDR News Line
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
25.07.2023
Akkodis Awarded Major Contract by DND to Accelerate the Army’s Digital Transformation
Akkodis’ Canadian subsidiary has been awarded a major contract by the Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) to deliver professional support services to modernize and transform software systems. The company has received this award as part of a joint venture with two leading industry
24.07.2023
Canada Names SkyAlyne as Preferred Bidder for FAcT
The Government of Canada has identified SkyAlyne Canada Limited Partnership as the preferred bidder to provide a comprehensive aircrew training program to help maintain a multi-purpose and combat-capable air force.
19.07.2023
Canadian DND Contracts NP Aerospace Canada for Land Equipment Program
The Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) has awarded NP Aerospace Canada the Land Equipment Program - Engineering Technical Support Services Contract (LEP-ETSS) following a competitive tender. The contract will run for up to five years with NP Aerospace Canada as prime contractor,
19.07.2023
Elbit Systems Awarded $150 Million Contract to Supply PULS Rocket Artillery Systems to an International Customer
Elbit Systems was awarded a $150 million contract to supply PULS™ (Precise and Universal Launching Systems) rocket launchers and a package of precision-guided long-range rockets to an international customer. The contract will be performed over a period of three years.
19.07.2023
Neil Manning Joins the Cellula Robotics Leadership Team
Cellula Robotics Ltd. Strengthens Leadership Team with New Corporate Development Officer, Neil Manning. Neil Manning brings an exceptional wealth of experience to Cellula, with an impressive career spanning over 27 years in the Submarine Telecommunications and Oil & Gas industries. 
13.07.2023
Canada Awards $450M Contract to Thales Canada for ISS on Minor Warships and Auxiliary Vessels
At the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Summit, Prime Minister Trudeau announced that the Government of Canada has awarded a $450-million contract to Thales Canada Inc., in a joint venture with Thales Australia Limited, to provide in-service support for the CAF Minor Warships and Auxiliary

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