CDR News Line
20.09.2023
Minister of Defence, Bill Blair, Participates in Ukraine Defense Contact Group Meeting in Germany
The Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, participated in the 15th Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting at Ramstein Air Base in Germany. The meeting, hosted by United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, brought together
14.09.2023
Operation NANOOK 2023 Successfully Concluded in Canada’s Arctic
Operation NANOOK 2023’s two summer serials demonstrating the Canadian Armed Forces’ (CAF) abilities to deploy forces and conduct exercises with our Allies and international and Whole of Government partners in the Arctic, concluded on Saturday, September 9.
13.09.2023
Team Rubicon Canada Celebrates 100 Missions with 'Salute to Service' Event
Team Rubicon Canada is preparing to host ‘Salute to Service’, an event in recognition of completing 100 missions. Being held in Ottawa on October 2, 2023, Salute to Service will highlight the capabilities of the organization, the volunteers who fuel each mission and the people in affected
13.09.2023
CAE and Textron Aviation Defense Partner on Next-Gen Training
CAE has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Textron Aviation Defense LLC that expands efforts to support defence force preparation, integrate next-generation aircraft and develop advanced capabilities. The collaboration between CAE and Textron Aviation Defense addresses the growing
12.09.2023
GM Defense and NP Aerospace Sign Cooperation Agreement
GM Defense and NP Aerospace signed a collaborative Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop cooperative research and development, post-production support, and global logistics and sustainment for integrated vehicles, power and propulsion, autonomy and connectivity, fuel cell, power
11.09.2023
Exercise CUTLASS FURY 2023 Commences
This multi-national exercise taking place off the coast of Nova Scotia will focus on interoperability between Allies and joint elements, and on submarine warfare threats. This year will also see air-maritime integration between the Royal Canadian Navy and the Royal Canadian Air Force, as well as

11.09.2023
UMS SKELDAR and Ultra Maritime Unveil UAS Based Anti-Submarine Warfare Solution at DSEI 2023
UMS SKELDAR and Ultra Maritime are unveiling their jointly developed anti-submarine warfare (ASW) solution at DSEI 2023. The solution, a Rotary Wing UAS providing an ASW sonobuoy dispensing capability, is based on the SKELDAR V-200 Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS) and was developed as part of a
08.09.2023
Saab Completes Acquisition of CrowdAI in the U.S.
Saab announces the strategic acquisition of CrowdAI, accelerating the development and implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning (ML) capabilities into Saab’s portfolio. The acquisition is part of Saab’s technology leadership in this new era for the defence industry.
08.09.2023
Drone Delivery Canada Signs Contract with DND as part of IDEaS Program
Drone Delivery Canada (DDC) has signed a contract with the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces' (DND/CAF) Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program to operate and evaluate DDC's proprietary drone delivery platform using DDC's recently commercialized
07.09.2023
Fleet Week Begins in Halifax
Fleet Week is designed to showcase Halifax as Canada’s defence and ocean hub, with participation from the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) service members. Fleet Week takes place from Thursday, Sept. 7 until Sunday, Sept. 10.
31.08.2023
Fourth AOPS, HMCS William Hall, Delivered to The Royal Canadian Navy
The Royal Canadian Navy’s (RCN) fourth Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship (AOPS), His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) William Hall, was delivered to the fleet.
30.08.2023
Defence Minister Bill Blair Initiates Repeal of Duty to Report Regulations
While the Duty to Report was designed to promote good order and discipline among CAF members by requiring them to report misconduct to the proper authorities, it has created unintended negative consequences for survivors by taking away their agency and control in the reporting process. 
30.08.2023
CURRENT Scientific Corporation Partners with Federal Fleet Services to Enhance RCN's Maritime Surveillance Capabilities with Advanced EO/IR System
CURRENT Scientific Corporation will be supporting Federal Fleet Services (FFS), operator of the Combat Support Ship (CSS) Asterix, Canada's largest Combat Support Ship, with cutting edge maritime surveillance capabilities. This partnership underscores CURRENT's commitment to developing
30.08.2023
Arcfield Canada Opens New Facility in CFB Cold Lake, AB
Arcfield Canada currently supports the CF-18 fighter operations conducted at 4 Wing Cold Lake, located in Alberta, and under the operational command of 1 Canadian Air Division. As an international Centre of Excellence for tactical fighter operations, 4 Wing is one of the largest and busiest
30.08.2023
Light Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicles On the Move
Beginning August 30, 2023, five Light Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicles will be transported by semi-trailer flatbed from London, ON to Valcartier, QC. Members of the public may notice these vehicles on major Canadian highways. These activities are in direct support of the Light Armoured Vehicle

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