CDR News Line
08.02.2022
Hexagon Delivers Chemical, Biological, Radiological & Nuclear Warning System to DND
Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division has delivered a visualization and analysis solution for Canada’s Department of National Defence (DND) to assist in the monitoring, detection, early warning and prediction of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear
08.02.2022
Thales to Equip French Military Tanker Aircraft with Satcom Solution
In 2025, Thales will deliver satellite stations to the French Ministry of the Armed Forces. Once integrated into the Phénix MRTT1 tanker aircraft, these stations will enable broadband connections anywhere in the world, and will be able to withstand jamming in aggressive electromagnetic
04.02.2022
Nova Systems Joins CAE-led Team AUStringer to Pursue RAAF Contract
CAE Australia has signed a teaming agreement with Nova Systems to join Team AUStringer, which will respond to the Project AIR 5428 Phase 3 Aviation Mission Training System solicitation for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
01.02.2022
Minister Anand Meets with the Secretary General of NATO
Defence Minister Anita Anand met North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and reaffirmed Canada's unwavering commitment to the Alliance and the rules-based international order.
01.02.2022
CAE Awarded Contract to Provide Ab Initio Flight Training to German Air Force
CAE is establishing a new training facility at Bremen airport in Germany to support the training of entry-level German Air Force aviators. CAE GmbH will have overall responsibility for providing academic, simulator and live-flying training to more than 40 student aviators in the first year. A
01.02.2022
Should Canada Send Weapons to Ukraine?
Ottawa recently expanded and extended its military mission to help train Ukrainian troops. The government has also provided a $120 million loan to Ukraine in addition to non-lethal aid. However, the Conservatives are questioning why Canada has not yet sent “lethal defensive

01.02.2022
Defence Minister Anand Wraps-Up Visit to Ukraine
Defence Minister Anita Anand has concluded her trip to Ukraine – the first of three destinations on her first official foreign trip as Minister of National Defence. Over the course of her two-day visit, she re-affirmed Canada’s strong commitment to Ukraine, and met with several of
31.01.2022
Canada Awards $592M ISS Contract for North Warning System to Nasittuq Corporation
Public Services and Procurement Canada, on behalf of the Department of National Defence, has awarded a contract to Nasittuq Corporation, an Inuit owned company, for the operation and maintenance of the North Warning System (NWS).
Credit: Joint Task Force Ukraine
26.01.2022
Canada Expands Military Support for Ukraine
$340 million for immediate support to Ukraine and the extension and expansion of Operation UNIFIER, the Canadian Armed Forces’ military training and capacity-building mission in Ukraine.
25.01.2022
Global Affairs Canada Withdraws Canadian Embassy Staff from Ukraine
Due to the ongoing Russian military buildup and destabilizing activities in and around Ukraine, Canada has decided to temporarily withdraw Canadian embassy staff’s children under 18 years of age and family members accompanying them.
25.01.2022
Modest Tree Appoints Emily Smits as New CEO
Immersive digital twin provider Modest Tree Media Inc. has announced that Emily Smits, Co-founder and current Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Modest Tree Media Inc.
20.01.2022
Canada Releases its Strategy for Satellite Earth Observation - Resourceful, Resilient, Ready
Canada also announced an investment of $8 million in 21 organizations across Canada to advance innovative applications that focus on Earth observation challenges and sustainable development priorities. The funding will be delivered through the Canadian Space Agency's (CSA's) smartEarth
19.01.2022
Top Aces Completes First Flight of its F-16 Advanced Aggressor Fighter
Top Aces has completed the initial test flight of its F-16 Advanced Aggressor Fighter (F-16 AAF) equipped with its proprietary Advanced Aggressor Mission System (AAMS). This sophisticated technology enables Top Aces' aircraft to replicate the most advanced capabilities of contemporary air-to-air
19.01.2022
NP Aerospace Backs $3.2m Canadian University Armour Development Program
The 5-year, $3.2m+ program involves three Canadian universities (University of Alberta, University of British Columbia and York University), a federal government science and technology organization (Defence Research and Development Canada), NP Aerospace, a Canadian owned armour manufacturer, and
14.01.2022
Voyageur Aviation Unveils New EXCL Program
Voyageur Aviation has entered into an agreement to provide on site inventory, component repair and overhaul, and detailed service level support for the De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Dash 8-400 to Sabena technics (‘Sabena’) through Voyageur’s Exchange Component and Leasing

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