CDR News Line
03.07.2023
RCN Ships to Join Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures in Europe
His Majesty’s Canadian Ships (HMCS) Shawinigan and Summerside depart their homeport of Halifax, N.S., to join Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1 (SNMCMG1) on Operation REASSURANCE.
03.07.2023
NORAD Detects Russian Aircraft Operating in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) detected and tracked four Russian military aircraft operating in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on July 3, 2023.
30.06.2023
RCAF Participates in Multinational Exercise in the Indo-Pacific Region
Aircraft and personnel from the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) will participate in Exercise Mobility Guardian 23, a United States Air Force Air Mobility Command-led multinational exercise held in the Indo-Pacific Region, from July 5 to 21, 2023.
28.06.2023
Seaspan Breaks Ground on New Land-Based Testing Facility
Seaspan has begun construction on a new Land-Based Test Site (LBTS) at Vancouver Shipyards that will integrate and test vital ship communications, navigation, and other electronic equipment prior to being installed on vessels. Seaspan is the first shipyard in Canada to co-locate this facility
27.06.2023
MV Asterix Completes Another Successful Circumnavigation
Combat Support Ship (CSS) Asterix today arrived in Victoria, British Columbia following a highly successful circumnavigation departing from Halifax, Nova Scotia in January 2023. From supporting international evacuation efforts in Sudan as part of Operation Savanne to conducting a multilateral
20.06.2023
Search Efforts Ongoing for Two Missing RCAF Crewmembers Following Helicopter Crash Near Petawawa
The Royal Canadian Air Force is currently involved in a search for two missing members of 450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron following the crash of a CH-147F Chinook in the Ottawa River near Garrison Petawawa, Ontario during a training flight in the early morning of Tuesday, June 20, 2023.

19.06.2023
IMP Academy Ready for Takeoff
This academy will offer a tuition-free, four-year “earn and learn” apprenticeship program for those aspiring to achieve a highly technical, well-paying career as Aircraft Maintenance Technicians.
16.06.2023
Canada, NATO Face Serious Submarine Warfare Challenges
The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and our NATO allies are facing a rising, ever more daunting series of underwater challenges from Russia, China, and other hostile nations. This is why effective anti-submarine warfare (ASW) is a top level defence priority that cannot be ignored. This was the gist
16.06.2023
Canadian Army Deploying Tank Squadron to Latvia as part of Op REASSURANCE
It was announced during the meeting of NATO Defence Ministers that Canada intends to deploy a Canadian Army Tank Squadron of 15 Leopard 2 tanks to Latvia, along with supporting personnel and equipment. This deployment as part of Operation REASSURANCE is set to take place over the coming months,
15.06.2023
Minister Anand Attends 13th Meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group
Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, participated in the 13th Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting in Brussels, hosted by United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III. The meeting brought together representatives from approximately 50 countries, who gathered to discuss
14.06.2023
Babcock and Hanwha Ocean Sign Cooperation Agreement for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project
Babcock Canada (Babcock), a world leader in submarine support, has signed a Technical Cooperation Agreement with Hanwha Ocean to collaborate on the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP). The CPSP was established by the Canadian Department of National Defence to research procurement options
14.06.2023
Seaspan Completes Maintenance and Upgrade Work on HMCS Regina
Seaspan Victoria Shipyards officially delivered HMCS Regina back to the Royal Canadian Navy on May 19, 2023, marking the first full Docking Work Period to be completed under the shipyard’s Halifax-Class Work Period (HCWP) contract to maintain and modernize Canada's West Coast-based Halifax-class
12.06.2023
Canadian Companies Provide Next-Gen Naval Maintenance and Dockyard Technology Solutions
COVE and Thales Canada have selected the winning proponents for the Naval Technology Innovation Challenges. Start-Up company CORSphere, and Small-Medium Enterprise (SME), Datifex, have been selected to innovate next-generation naval maintenance and dockyard technology solutions for Thales Canada
09.06.2023
New Counter Uncrewed Aerial Systems Challenge Announced by IDEaS
New funding and prizes will be available for innovators at all developmental stages of counter-drone technology through the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program Counter Uncrewed Aerial Systems (CUAS) challenge, launching this summer.
09.06.2023
Bluedrop Awarded Contract for their Hoist Mission Training System (HMTS) by CAL FIRE
Halifax-based Bluedrop Training & Simulation, through its sister company Bluedrop USA, has been awarded a contract to provide two advanced Hoist Mission Training System (HMTS) for helicopter hoist operator training.

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