CDR News Line
10.11.2020
Lockheed’s to Provide SPY-7 Radar and CMS 330 for CSC Under Newly Signed Contract
Lockheed Martin's latest generation SPY-7 radar and Canadian-developed Combat Management System (CMS 330) will form the backbone of the Canadian Surface Combatant. Under a contract awarded by Irving Shipbuilding Inc. in September 2020 for the SPY-7 radar system, CSC will have the capability to
09.11.2020
CAE releases 2020-2029 Pilot Demand Outlook
The report demonstrates that despite the short-term decline in the number of active pilots due to the impact of COVID-19, the civil aviation industry is expected to require more than 260,000 new pilots over the next decade. CAE's analysis shows that the fundamental factors influencing pilot
09.11.2020
Soucy Defense Awarded $7.5M Contract from Norway
Soucy International Inc., Defense Division, has been awarded the $7.5M contract to manufacture and deliver Composite Rubber Track (CRT) systems for the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency’s (NDMA) Armoured Combat Support Vehicle (ACSV).
06.11.2020
GDMS – Canada Wins ISS Contract for Halifax-Class Combat Systems
Canada has awarded a contract to General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada for in-service support on 6 Halifax-class combat systems (HCCS). The HCCS are an integral component of the entire fleet of Halifax-class ships and will require in-service support until the arrival of the Canadian
05.11.2020
AIAC and Other Regional Aerospace Associations Pen Open Letter to PM Trudeau Seeking Support for Canada’s Struggling Aerospace Industry
AIAC and other regional aerospace associations including Ontario Aerospace Council, Aero Montreal & ACADA have penned an open letter to Prime Minister Trudeau, Minister Freeland and Minister Bains.
04.11.2020
Patlon Receives Multi-Year Support Contract for C295 Kingfisher
Patlon Aircraft & Industries Limited has received a multi-year contract from Airbus Defence and Space to service Support and Test Equipment (STE) associated with the C295 "Kingfisher" FWSAR Aircraft.

04.11.2020
exactEarth Launches AIS Maritime Data Services for the Government of Canada
Under the terms of the new contract, exactEarth will provide its data services for an initial term of one-year and the Contract includes four six-month options that, if exercised by the Government of Canada, could extend the term by two more years. The Contract is expected to generate revenue of
04.11.2020
GA-ASI Moves Sustainment Operations to Europe
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems opened a new customer service center in Dresden, Germany on Oct. 5, 2020. The center provides sustainment capabilities for MQ-9 fleets in and near Europe, providing customer convenience and expanding opportunities for European aerospace
04.11.2020
ITPS Signs MOU with Korean Aerospace Industries
TPS Canada Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Korean Aerospace Industries to promote the KAI FA-50 for tactical and adversary training.
03.11.2020
250 Jobs in Quebec Preserved, Thanks to AAA & CAE
AAA Canada, a leading manufacturer in industrialization and production, has been mandated by CAE to carry out certain sub-assemblies of this very important device. During these difficult times caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, this partnership is indeed, very promising.
03.11.2020
Update on the Cormorant Mid-Life Upgrade Project
The CMLU solution will leverage the existing design and development work undertaken by Leonardo on the latest generation of the AW101 – the Norwegian All-Weather Search and Rescue Helicopter (NAWSARH) – which is currently being delivered to Norway.
02.11.2020
Saab and Mitacs to Grow Canadian Innovation
Saab and Mitacs signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will drive innovation through research and development.
30.10.2020
Canada Issues Advance Contract Award for Life Extension of Canada’s Largest Icebreaker to Davie Shipbuilding
The Government of Canada has issued an Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) signalling its intention to enter into a contract with Chantier Davie of Lévis, Quebec, for required vessel life extension work on the Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) Louis S. St-Laurent, Canada's largest
30.10.2020
NATO Group Clears 27 Mines in Estonia
Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group One (SNMCMG1) completed a Historical Ordnance Disposal Operation (HODOPS) in Estonian territorial waters between 20 and 29 October 2020.
29.10.2020
Two Canadian Technologies are Going to the Moon
This is the first time Canada will conduct a technology demonstration in lunar orbit and on the Moon's surface. It represents a significant step in Canada's participation in the next chapter of Moon exploration.  

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