CDR News Line
31.08.2021
Seaspan Shipyards to Help Grow Tech Talent Pool in BC
Investment in Digital Lift internship program will help individuals reskill, gain experience to pursue tech careers in high-opportunity sectors, including marine industry
31.08.2021
CAE acquires minority stake in SkyWarrior Flight Training
SkyWarrior is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved Part 141 flight school that provides aviation training for both military and civil pilots.
24.08.2021
RENK Group Increases Stake in Immersive Digital Twin Provider, Modest Tree
RENK Group has completed an additional share subscription and increased its stake in Modest Tree Media Inc. Modest Tree, based in Halifax, Canada, provides a range of digital tools and services to manufacturers, including immersive digital twins and the associated digital tools and extended
20.08.2021
General Dynamics to Establish Centre of Excellence for RPAS Technologies in Québec
General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada announced the establishment of a Centre of Excellence in Sherbrooke for remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) technologies, leveraging the $9 million contribution of the Government of Québec, through Investissement Québec.
19.08.2021
Solace Power Awarded Contract by Boeing to Develop Wireless Power Solutions
Solace Power has been awarded a significant new contract with its customer Boeing. Known for its dynamic wireless power platform, Equus, the company will enable new capabilities for Boeing by providing reliable, truly decoupled power and data solutions.
17.08.2021
US Navy Selects L3Harris Technologies’ WESCAM Sensor Systems
The U.S. Navy has selected L3Harris Technologies’ electro-optical/infra-red (EO/IR) airborne systems to support its P-8A Poseidon. Deliveries will be complete by the end of 2022.

13.08.2021
Wayne Eyre Promoted from to the Rank of General and Continues to Act as CDS
Wayne Eyre has been promoted from the rank of Lieutenant-General, to General. General Eyre will continue to lead the Canadian Armed Forces and work on important priorities for national defence moving forward.
12.08.2021
Minister Sajjan Confirms that Admiral McDonald will Remain on Administrative Leave
I am confirming today that this is the case. Admiral McDonald will be on administrative leave effective today and until further notice.
12.08.2021
Canada Signs Defence Cooperation Arrangement with Qatar
Canada and Qatar are committed to supporting peace and stability in the Middle East, including by combating terrorism and violent extremism, and through preserving regional prosperity. Strengthened collaboration and coordination between both countries will help contribute to long-term security
11.08.2021
Babcock Canada and Leonardo Canada Join Forces to Support the Country’s FAcT Program
Babcock and Leonardo have signed a Teaming Agreement that will see Babcock Canada and Leonardo Canada come together to provide a solution for Canada’s Future Aircrew Training program.
10.08.2021
Heddle Shipyards Solidifies Future of the Thunder Bay Shipyard by Acquiring Fabmar Metals Inc.
Heddle Shipyards has acquired fabrication, machining, and marine repair specialist, Fabmar Metals Inc. For over 30 years, Fabmar has been a leading fabrication and marine repair specialist in Thunder Bay and will continue to operate under the Fabmar brand. Mr. Dale Ryynanen will remain President
04.08.2021
Canada Awards ISS Contract for Halifax-Class LM2500 Gas Turbines to GE Canada
PSPC, on behalf of DND, has awarded a $55-million contract ($62.15 million including taxes) to General Electric Canada Aviation Marine, from Ottawa, for in-service support of the Halifax-class LM2500 gas turbines. The ongoing maintenance of the gas turbines is an integral component of the entire
29.07.2021
The Canadian Aerospace Summit Returns November 8-10 at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa
Planning is moving ahead for the 2021 Canadian Aerospace Summit scheduled for November 8-10, 2021 at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa.
29.07.2021
Planning Being Finalized for Largest DEFSEC Atlantic Yet
DEFSEC released the following statement regarding the upcoming tradeshow and conference: One year ago, we made the difficult but necessary decision to postpone DEFSEC Atlantic until 2021. With 70% of the floor sold in a venue that had been home for 15 years we asked our committed exhibitors to
28.07.2021
Frequentis Awarded Contract Under RCAF Tactical Control Radar project
Frequentis Canada Limited has been selected by the prime contractor Thales Canada Inc. to provide mission critical communication equipment for its Tactical Control Radar (TCR) contract with the Department of National Defence (DND). The contract, to support the future mission success of the Royal

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