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06.01.2024
RaceRocks 3D Secures $3M in Funding from Raven Capital
RaceRocks 3D Inc., a Victoria-based training modernization company has secured an investment from Raven Capital – North America’s premier Indigenous venture capital fund.
28.12.2023
Saab receives order from NATO for RBS 70 Bolide missiles
Saab has received an order for RBS 70 Bolide missiles from the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA). The order value amounts to SEK 350 million and deliveries will take place during 2027.
28.12.2023
Drone Delivery Canada Completes First Milestone of the Canary Contract with the Department of National Defence
Drone Delivery Canada Corp. has completed the first of two milestones as part of the contract (the "Contract") with the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces' Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security ("IDEaS") program. 
28.12.2023
CAE GmbH delivers NH90 Full Mission training centre to the German Navy
Members of the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw), Naval Command, Naval Support Command and local government officials joined the event to celebrate the hand-over and start of operations.
28.12.2023
Boeing Delivers First Orca Extra Large Uncrewed Undersea Vehicle to U.S. Navy
Boeing has delivered the first Orca Extra Large Uncrewed Undersea Vehicle (XLUUV) to the U.S Navy. The XLUUV, designated by the Navy as “Orca,” is a new class of autonomous submarine that can perform long duration critical missions to achieve undersea maritime dominance in changing environments
20.12.2023
GDMS-C Awarded Four Land C4ISR Contracts for the Canadian Army Valued at $1.68 Billion
General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada was awarded four contracts – cumulatively valued at up to $1.68 Billion CDN – by the Government of Canada to support the Land Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) system for the Canadian Army.

20.12.2023
Landing Zones Canada and Airbus Defence & Space Sign Cooperation Agreement
Landing Zones Canada Inc. (LZC) and Airbus Defence and Space are proud to announce a ground-breaking Cooperation Agreement that leverages the extensive expertise of both organizations in designing, developing, and employing high-performance Remotely Piloted Aerial Systems (RPAS) for live
20.12.2023
Canada to Participate in United States-led Operation PROSPERITY GUARDIAN
Canada will participate in Combined Maritime Forces’ (CMF) Op PROSPERITY GUARDIAN, a United States-led operation announced by the Secretary of Defense, Lloyd J. Austin III. The operation has been stood up to protect the free flow of commerce and safety of navigation into the Red Sea and Western
20.12.2023
Team SkyGuardian Awarded RPAS Contract
The Government of Canada has signed a contract to purchase a fleet of MQ-9B SkyGuardian® Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI). The order includes the associated Certified Ground Control Stations and support equipment from GA-ASI. The
18.12.2023
Royal Canadian Navy ships return from deployment to the Indo-Pacific region
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence, Marie-France Lalonde, was at CFB Esquimalt to welcome the ships home from deployment and to thank the sailors and aircrew for their service.
15.12.2023
Minister Blair Announces Canada will be Sending Helicopters to Latvia Under Op REASSURANCE
Minister Blair reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to significantly strengthen its military presence in Latvia to support NATO’s deterrence and defence efforts. 
14.12.2023
Minister Blair appoints Michelle Douglas as the CAF’ Honorary Colonel for Professional Conduct and Culture
The Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Bill Blair, has appointed Michelle Douglas as the Canadian Armed Forces’ first Honorary Colonel for Chief, Professional Conduct and Culture.
11.12.2023
BlackBerry Appoints John Giamatteo as CEO
BlackBerry Limited announced the appointment of John J. Giamatteo as its new Chief Executive Officer and as a member of its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Richard (Dick) Lynch, who has served as interim Chief Executive Officer since November 4, 2023, will continue as Board Chair. 
09.12.2023
RCN's fifth AOPS HMCS Frédérick Rolette has officially launched
The Royal Canadian Navy’s fifth Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship (AOPS), the future HMCS Frédérick Rolette, was launched on December 9, 2023, at Halifax Shipyard.
06.12.2023
Airbus announces Canadian H160 type certification
Airbus Helicopters has received Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) type certification of the H160 helicopter, positioning the aircraft type for entry into the Canadian market.

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