The countdown to December 24th has begun! As the big night approaches, the Canadian NORAD Region (CANR) will be monitoring and escorting Santa as he completes his journey through Canadian airspace once again! The news was released earlier via a short video on Social Media.

Saab and the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) have signed a contract and Saab has received an order to ensure the continued operability of and provide capability enhancements to the fighter aircraft JAS 39 Gripen C/D. The order value is approximately SEK 3.5 billion and the contract

Aéro Montréal and EY Canada have unveiled a new study on diversity, equity and inclusion in the Canadian aerospace industry. Key recommendations for improving diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices in the aerospace sector. The presentation of the conclusions of the study, conducted by

Cellula Robotics has successfully completed sea trials of Imotus-S AUV. Imotus-S enables deployed vessels to easily monitor their magnetic and acoustic signature in a timely manner without having to leave station.

Defence Minister Anita Anand tabled a report in Parliament that outlines the reforms that will be implemented to address each one of Madame Arbour’s recommendations. In particular, Madame Arbour’s final report, which Minister Anand welcomed in May 2022, provides 48 recommendations to effect

The German Ministry of Defense is procuring 35 Lockheed Martin 5th Generation F-35 Lightning II aircraft.

Marshall Land Systems Canada has confirmed details of the first international customers for its new production facility in Moncton, announcing plans to manufacture a range of specialist containers for the Dutch Armed Forces as part of two major programs for the Netherlands. Production of

The two contracts for the Remote Mine-hunting and Disposal System (RMDS), valued at up to $57.9 million (taxes included), were awarded to Kraken Robotic Systems Inc. of Mount Pearl, N.L. These new systems will enable the Royal Canadian Navy to identify and destroy sea mines and underwater

Bell Textron Inc. has been awarded a contract for the U.S. Army’s next generation of helicopter to replace its fleet of Black Hawks. contract worth up to $1.3B, beating out a Lockheed Martin-Boeing team. The official program is called the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft, or FLRAA program.

Canada’s Minister of National Defence, Anita Anand, announced that permanent residents are now welcome to apply to enroll in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). The CAF encourages permanent residents to give serious consideration to a military career in Canada. Canada offers facilitated pathways to

On this deployment, the ships conducted 38 replenishments at sea with multiple partner nations, including a first-time replenishment at sea with a Japanese Izumo-class helicopter carrier. This Japanese carrier resupplied HMCS Winnipeg, and His Majesty’s New Zealand Ship Aotearoa resupplied HMCS

Under a partnership agreement Bluedrop Training and Simulation of Canada and Air Rescue UK, the Bluedrop Hoist Mission Training System will be available in Europe in early 2023. Under the banner of Air Rescue Training and Simulation (ARTS) a Bluedrop portable Hoist Mission Training System (HMTS)

Vard Marine Inc. has been awarded the contract to design a 70m Landing Craft Tank by Khulna Shipyard Ltd. The design contract was signed in October 2022 and work is now underway on the program. The ship building contract awarded to Khulna Shipyard Ltd of Bangladesh by the Bangladesh Navy will be

The rise of the Indo-Pacific and the profound impacts the region will have on the lives of all Canadians demand a comprehensive, whole-of-society strategy to guide Canada’s actions. Canada must invest resources and build knowledge and capacity to engage. How Canada engages in the region will set

CAE and Elbit Systems have officially announced their intention to pursue the Canadian Land Vehicle Crew Training System (LVCTS) program together. CAE will act as the prime contractor and training system integrator, while Elbit will be the major subcontractor, furnishing key elements of its