CDR News Line
09.03.2023
Canada to Acquire Portable Anti-X Missile systems, Counter Uncrewed Aircraft Systems, and Air Defence Systems as Urgent Operational Requirements (UORs)
Canada is increasing its defence investments by over 70 percent between 2017 and 2026 and is making additional targeted investments in continental defence and other priority areas.
09.03.2023
DND and CAF Open Public Consultations on Update to Canada’s Defence Policy
The Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces are launching public consultations with all Canadians on the Defence Policy Update (DPU), announced in Budget 2022. The DPU will build on Canada’s current defence policy, Strong, Secure, Engaged (SSE) and will enable the Canadian Armed
09.03.2023
Canada Deploys Medical Trainers to Operation UNIFIER and Extends Engineer Training in Poland
Canada has deployed seven Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Medical Technicians and Medical Assistants from Canadian Forces Health Services units to Poland, where they will train members of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with the skills needed to save lives effectively in combat situations.
06.03.2023
Top Aces Makes Strategic Investment in EpiSci
San Diego-based EpiSci is a developer of resilient and modular Tactical AI solutions for defence, aerospace and commercial applications. This investment expands on Top Aces’ commitment of providing world-class training to the next generation of combat leaders, positioning the company at the
06.03.2023
Sikorsky Selects CMC Electronics Flight Management Systems
CMC Electronics has signed a new multi-year contract with Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, for the supply of its military Flight Management System (FMS) on several Sikorsky helicopter models including the UH-60M, HH-60M, HH-60W, S-70i and the S-70M. 
06.03.2023
CDS General Wayne Eyre Visits Ukraine
Chief of the Defence Staff General Wayne Eyre concluded a productive visit to Kyiv, Ukraine. While there, he met with Ukrainian and Canadian officials, observed firsthand the progress in the region, and the tangible results of Canada’s support. General Eyre also had the opportunity to discuss

02.03.2023
First Flight of CT-114 Tutor Avionics Upgrade Prototype
IMP Aerospace & Defence proudly announces the first flight of the CT-114 Tutor Avionics Upgrade prototype aircraft. This flight follows over two years of development, design, consultation and partnership between the Royal Canadian Air Force, L3Harris, and IMP Aerospace.
01.03.2023
Australia Awards CAE 19-Year Contract Extension to support ADF Flight Training
The 19-year agreement allows CAE Australia to continue to support a range of ADF flight training systems across Australia. The ASIST contract provides a flexible framework under which CAE Australia delivers aircrew training, specialised engineering support, sustainment and maintenance services,
01.03.2023
IMP Aerospace & Defence Signs Deal with GDMS-C for Block I Avionics Update for Portuguese Air Force
This team effort with our GDMS-C partners will modify the PRTAF five-aircraft P-3C CUP+ fleet with significant new capabilities including upgraded Identification Friend or Foe Transponder (IFFT), Link-16 communications, and Data Management System (DMS). The IMP Engineering design effort will
27.02.2023
General Atomics Performs Cold Weather Validation Using MQ-9B SkyGuardian
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems successfully performed Cold Weather Validation (CWV) using a company-owned MQ-9B SkyGuardian® Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) in late Jan./early Feb. 2023, adding to the cold weather experience of the MQ-9 family of systems. The system’s ground
24.02.2023
Airbus is Looking to Fill over 800 Positions as Production of A220 Ramps-Up
To support the ramp-up of its A220 commercial aircraft production and to meet opportunities in the helicopters and defence, and space fields, Airbus plans to recruit more than 800 new employees in Canada in 2023, including approximately 500 for the creation of new positions, reflecting the
22.02.2023
Saab Responds to NATO RFI with GlobalEye
Saab has responded to a Request for Information (RFI) from NATO’s Support and Procurement Agency regarding a new generation of surveillance and control capabilities. Saab’s response is based on GlobalEye. NATO will define its new generation capability within the Alliance Future Surveillance and
22.02.2023
IDEaS is Looking for Quantum Expertise to Help Revolutionize Current Defence and Security Capabilities
Innovation for Defence, Excellence and Security (IDEaS) will be funding up to $3 million per successful proposal to create multidisciplinary research micro-networks (micro-nets) through its Innovation Networks element to build expertise in the field of quantum technology.
22.02.2023
Seaspan Welcomes Minister Anand
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, will visit Seaspan Shipyards as part of a trip to Vancouver, British Columbia. Seaspan is an integral partner of the Government of Canada as we deliver on the National Shipbuilding Strategy to renew Canada’s federal fleet of combat and
17.02.2023
Chilean Navy Signs Contract for OSI Submarine Solution
The Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) has signed a contract with the Chilean Navy for the supply of OSI Maritime Systems’ (OSI) Tactical Dived Navigation System (TDNS) for two SCROPENE Class submarines. This contract is the second government to government (G2G) contract between CCC and the

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