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05.12.2023
Seaspan and Genoa Partner on CCG’s Future Polar Icebreaker
Genoa Design International of Newfoundland and Labrador and Seaspan Shipyards of British Columbia, signed a contract related to the construction of Canada’s new Polar Icebreaker. The deal will see Genoa provide 3D modeling and design technology services for the program, resulting in up to 100
05.12.2023
Canada extends Top Aces’ Contracted Airborne Training Services (CATS) contract valued at $331M
The Government of Canada announces contract amendment for air combat training services. In support of its defence policy, Strong, Secure, Engaged, the Government of Canada is committed to ensuring that members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) receive the training they need to do their work and
05.12.2023
Canadian soldier of the First World War identified
The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) have confirmed that the grave of a previously unknown First World War soldier in Courcelette British Cemetery in Courcelette, the Somme, France, is that of Company Sergeant-Major Alexander McVean. The identity was confirmed
04.12.2023
HMNZS Te Mana successfully conducts Initial Test Firing with new capability
HMNZS Te Mana successfully conducts Initial Test Firing with new capability following integration of Canadian-developed CMS 330 Combat Management System. Lockheed Martin Canada integrated the CMS 330, as well as a new suite of sensors and weapons.
01.12.2023
Vard Marine Inc. Welcomes Terragon Environmental Technologies Inc. into the Vigilance Preferred Suppliers Program
Vard Marine Inc. (VARD) launched the Vigilance Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) at CANSEC 2023 in conjunction with Team Vigilance partner companies Heddle Shipyards, Thales Canada, SH Defence, and Fincantieri.
30.11.2023
It’s Official – Canada Buys the P-8A Poseidon
The Government of Canada has officially announced its plans to replace its fleet of CP-140 Auroras with Boeing’s P8-A Poseidon. The announcement comes a day after it was reported that officials from the Department of National Defence quietly fast-tracked the removal of the Aurora aircraft from

28.11.2023
LMC Selects OSI to Design the Integrated Bridge and Navigation System for the RCN CSC
OSI has been selected to design the Integrated Navigation Bridge System for the Canadian Surface Combatants (CSC). 
28.11.2023
BlackBerry quarterly report shows 70 percent increase in novel malware attacks
BlackBerry Limited released its latest Quarterly Global Threat Intelligence Report, revealing a 70 percent increase in new malware encountered by BlackBerry's AI-powered cybersecurity solutions.
28.11.2023
Simthetiq awarded follow-on contracts by Netherlands MOD
Simthetiq has been awarded follow-on contracts under their multi-year framework agreement with the Netherlands Ministry of Defence.
27.11.2023
Simthetiq supporting unreal engine adoption for leading defence simulation company
Simthetiq signed an agreement to provide a support package to a leading Defence Simulation company, to assist the company’s transition to a new image generation system based on Unreal Engine 5.
27.11.2023
Elbit Systems Awarded Sub-Contract from Airbus for Work on MRTT A330 Aircraft
Elbit Systems Ltd. was awarded a contract by Airbus Defense and Space to supply the Direct Infrared Counter Measures (DIRCM) and Infrared (IR) Missile Warning Systems for installation on the MRTT A330 refueling aircraft for Canada. 
27.11.2023
Alberta-based Landing Zones Unveils the World’s First Drone-Launched Training Bomblet at IITSEC
Landing Zones Canada Inc. proudly introduces the world's first drone-launched training bomblet pyrotechnic, a cutting-edge patented innovation precisely developed to fully replicate the drone threats encountered on today's battlefields.
24.11.2023
Canada-European Union Summit 2023 - Joint Statement
The leaders of Canada and the European Union (EU) met to reaffirm their strategic partnership, advance their cooperation to seize the opportunities of our time and respond to pressing challenges. 
22.11.2023
Astronauts Jenni Gibbons and Joshua Kutryk to contribute to future mission to the moon
CSA astronauts Jenni Gibbons will serve as the backup astronaut for the historic Artemis II mission to the Moon, while Joshua Kutryk has been assigned to a six-month mission on the International Space Station (ISS) launching aboard
21.11.2023
Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst marks five-year anniversary with partnership renewal
Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst announced renewed investments, $15 million in new funding from Rogers, $1 million from RBC

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