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28.03.2023
Here Are Some Take-Aways from Budget 2023 – from a Defence Perspective
Canada's defence policy, Strong, Secure, Engaged, committed to ensuring the Department of National Defence (DND) has stable, predictable funding. The government has delivered on this commitment. As a result of Strong, Secure, Engaged and subsequent funding increases, including funding for NORAD
28.03.2023
Chorus Aviation Launches Cygnet Aviation Academy in Partnership with CAE
Chorus Aviation has launched Cygnet Aviation Academy, a first of its kind pilot academy in Canada providing leading edge flight training with direct access to career opportunities. Cygnet, in collaboration with CAE, will deliver an all-in-one program on state-of-the-art aircraft, flight training
28.03.2023
Canada Issues Statement on CMMA
Following engagements with industry and Canada’s closest allies, the government has determined that the P-8A Poseidon is the only currently available aircraft that meets all of the CMMA operational requirements, namely anti-submarine warfare and C4ISR. This platform is a proven capability that
27.03.2023
Canada Extends Operation IMPACT
The Government of Canada has extended Operation IMPACT until March 31, 2025. Operation IMPACT is the Canadian Armed Forces’ mission in the Middle East. Through this mission, the Canadian Armed Forces are deployed to build the military capabilities of regional partners and set the conditions for
26.03.2023
Aéro Montréal to Hold a New Edition of the Global Aerospace Supply Chain Summit
Aéro Montréal will hold the Global Aerospace Supply Chain Summit under the theme "A more connected supply chain, just a dream?" on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at the Palais des congrès de Montréal.
26.03.2023
HMCS Montréal and MV Asterix Depart to the Indo-Pacific
HMCS Montréal is en route to the Indo-Pacific region – delivering on the commitment in Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy to annually deploy an additional frigate to the region from Canadian Forces Base Halifax. Canada is increasing its annual naval deployments in the region from two to three

23.03.2023
Rolls-Royce Wins Second Contract to Supply mtu Generator sets for U.S. Navy Frigate Program
The Power Systems division of Rolls-Royce has been selected to supply a further four of its mtu naval generator sets for the USS Congress (FFG-63), the second ship in the U.S. Navy’s Constellation Class Guided-Missile Frigate program, previously known as the FFG(X) program. Rolls-Royce has made
23.03.2023
Cubic Awarded U.S. Air Force Contract
Cubic Mission and Performance Solutions (CMPS) has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Air Force Research & Development (R&D) program for Halo-Enabled Resilient Mesh (HERMes) software and a hardware prototype. The project is designed to advance the technological capabilities of the
23.03.2023
GSTS Expands Solution Offering to Ports, Terminal Operators, and Shipping Lines
Global Spatial Technology Solutions (GSTS) has expanded its solution offering to ports, terminal operators and shipping lines. OCIANATM Port Optimiser, OCIANATM Terminal Optimiser and OCIANATM Vessel Optimiser provide enhanced predictability and advanced planning to improve operational
21.03.2023
$1.4B Investment to Upgrade Dwyer Hill Training Centre Infrastructure
Created in 1993, Joint Task Force 2 (JTF 2) is an extremely high-readiness and precise special operations forces unit. JTF 2 protects Canadian national interests and combats terrorism and threats to Canadians at home and abroad, and is based at the Dwyer Hill Training Centre in the National
17.03.2023
RCAF Fighter Squadrons Take Part in Exercise Cougar South in New Orleans
Several RCAF tactical fighter squadrons and support units are participating in a major exercise at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base (NAS JRB) New Orleans, Louisiana until late April. Exercise Cougar South runs from mid-March until April 24. Personnel from 3 Wing, Bagotville, Quebec; 4 Wing,
15.03.2023
407 Squadron Takes Part in Exercise Sea Dragon, Focussing Primarily on Anti-Submarine Warfare
For the third consecutive year, a Royal Canadian Air Force CP-140 Aurora aircraft with crew from 407 Long Range Patrol Squadron and personnel from 19 Wing Comox will participate in Exercise Sea Dragon at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam. Running from March 15 – March 30, 2023, Sea Dragon is a
15.03.2023
Canada Will Donate Additional Ammunition from CAF Inventory to Ukraine
Minister announced that Canada will donate approximately 8,000 rounds of 155mm ammunition, as well as 12 air defence missiles sourced from Canadian Armed Forces’ (CAF) inventory, to sustain the air defence systems currently deployed in Ukraine. Canada will also donate more than 1,800 rounds of
13.03.2023
Chorus Aviation Names Colin Copp as President and CEO
Chorus Aviation has announced that Colin Copp has officially begun his tenure as President and Chief Executive Officer of Chorus following the retirement of Joseph Randell. Mr. Copp has also been appointed to the Chorus Board of Directors in place of Mr. Randell who stepped down from the board
10.03.2023
RCAF and U.S. Space Command Sign Enhanced Space Cooperation Arrangement
Lieutenant-General Eric Kenny, Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force, and U.S. Army General James Dickinson, Commander of the United States Space Command, signed an Enhanced Space Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding. Brigadier-General Mike Adamson, Commander of 3 Canadian Space Division,

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