CDR News Line
10.09.2021
Three New Partners Join the FAcT Team led by Babcock & Leonardo
FlightSafety International (FSI), L3Harris Technologies and Top Aces have joined the Babcock Leonardo Canadian Aircrew Training Team for Canada’s Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program.
image credit: Tatiana Pichugina
09.09.2021
CCG Completes Joint Training with National & International Arctic Partners
The Coast Guard crew recently carried out a joint search and rescue exercise with partners from the United States Coast Guard and Canadian Rangers, while respecting COVID-19 protocols, near Resolute Bay, Nunavut on September 6th, 2021.
08.09.2021
Ultra and Raytheon Enter Into Support Agreement for the Australian Air Warfare Destroyer
Ultra (Australia) has entered into agreement for the 5th year of in-service support for the Australian Hobart Class guided-missile destroyer (DDG) ships together with Raytheon Australia.
01.09.2021
Canada to Employ Leonardo Osprey Radar in Environmental Protection
Osprey is Leonardo’s latest-generation E-scan (electronically-scanning) surveillance radar which employs a digital beam to almost-instantaneously detect, track and classify hundreds of maritime contacts, in 360 degrees around the aircraft.
31.08.2021
AIAC Launches #AerospaceChallenge2050
As the national association representing over 95% of aerospace activity in Canada, AIAC has launched #AerospaceChallenge2050 through its new Election 2021 website portal.
31.08.2021
Seaspan Shipyards to Help Grow Tech Talent Pool in BC
Investment in Digital Lift internship program will help individuals reskill, gain experience to pursue tech careers in high-opportunity sectors, including marine industry

31.08.2021
CAE acquires minority stake in SkyWarrior Flight Training
SkyWarrior is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved Part 141 flight school that provides aviation training for both military and civil pilots.
24.08.2021
RENK Group Increases Stake in Immersive Digital Twin Provider, Modest Tree
RENK Group has completed an additional share subscription and increased its stake in Modest Tree Media Inc. Modest Tree, based in Halifax, Canada, provides a range of digital tools and services to manufacturers, including immersive digital twins and the associated digital tools and extended
20.08.2021
General Dynamics to Establish Centre of Excellence for RPAS Technologies in Québec
General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada announced the establishment of a Centre of Excellence in Sherbrooke for remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) technologies, leveraging the $9 million contribution of the Government of Québec, through Investissement Québec.
19.08.2021
Solace Power Awarded Contract by Boeing to Develop Wireless Power Solutions
Solace Power has been awarded a significant new contract with its customer Boeing. Known for its dynamic wireless power platform, Equus, the company will enable new capabilities for Boeing by providing reliable, truly decoupled power and data solutions.
17.08.2021
US Navy Selects L3Harris Technologies’ WESCAM Sensor Systems
The U.S. Navy has selected L3Harris Technologies’ electro-optical/infra-red (EO/IR) airborne systems to support its P-8A Poseidon. Deliveries will be complete by the end of 2022.
13.08.2021
Wayne Eyre Promoted from to the Rank of General and Continues to Act as CDS
Wayne Eyre has been promoted from the rank of Lieutenant-General, to General. General Eyre will continue to lead the Canadian Armed Forces and work on important priorities for national defence moving forward.
12.08.2021
Minister Sajjan Confirms that Admiral McDonald will Remain on Administrative Leave
I am confirming today that this is the case. Admiral McDonald will be on administrative leave effective today and until further notice.
12.08.2021
Canada Signs Defence Cooperation Arrangement with Qatar
Canada and Qatar are committed to supporting peace and stability in the Middle East, including by combating terrorism and violent extremism, and through preserving regional prosperity. Strengthened collaboration and coordination between both countries will help contribute to long-term security
11.08.2021
Babcock Canada and Leonardo Canada Join Forces to Support the Country’s FAcT Program
Babcock and Leonardo have signed a Teaming Agreement that will see Babcock Canada and Leonardo Canada come together to provide a solution for Canada’s Future Aircrew Training program.

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