CDR News Line
20.02.2024
Government of Canada response to OPC Report on 2020 Cyber Attacks
The President of the Treasury Board, Anita Anand, Minister of Citizens' Services, Terry Beech, and the Minister of National Revenue, Marie-Claude Bibeau, issued the following statement in response to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner's Report on the 2020 Cyber
20.02.2024
Over 800 Canadian-Built Drones Heading to Ukraine
The more than 800 drones, sourced from Teledyne FLIR in Waterloo, Ontario, have automated and autonomous navigation systems, enabling them to carry various camera systems and payloads to detect and identify targets. 
16.02.2024
U.S. DoD selects CCC, Thornhill Medical for critical care devices
CCC is pleased to announce that it was awarded a contract by the United States Department of Defense (U.S. DoD) to supply up to $356 million (USD) of anesthesia and life-support system equipment from medical technology innovator, Thornhill Medical, to the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop
15.02.2024
Quebec’s Bronswerk Group awarded $100 million in contracts by Irving Shipbuilding to contribute to the next generation of vessels for Royal Canadian Navy
Two new contracts totaling over $100 million have been awarded to Quebec-based Bronswerk Group by Irving Shipbuilding Inc., to supply equipment for the new Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) ships to be built for the Royal Canadian Navy.
15.02.2024
MDA announces appointment of Yung Wu to Board of Directors
MDA Ltd.. a trusted space mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Yung Wu to MDA's Board of Directors.
15.02.2024
Canada to Acquire a Short-Range Air Defence System and C-UAS System for CAF in Latvia
Canadian Armed Forces members deployed to NATO’s Canada-led Battle Group in Latvia will soon have two new defensive capabilities that are being acquired on an urgent basis. First, Canada is investing $227.5 million in an Air Defence capability. Second, Canada is investing $46 million to acquire

14.02.2024
Minister Blair announces $60 million in military aid for Ukraine at 19th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group
Minister Blair announced that Canada will make a new contribution of $60 million to the UDCG Air Force Capability Coalition. This donation will support the setup of a sustainable F-16 fighter aircraft capability in Ukraine. Specifically, the funds will help source
13.02.2024
OSI Contracted for In-Service Support for the RCN AOPS IBNS
OSI announced the contract for the Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship/Joint Support Ship In-Service Support Integrated Bridge Navigation System (AJISS) through Thales Canada, for the RCN Arctic Offshore Patrol Ship Shipsets 1 & 2, Harry DeWolf Class Ship Harry DeWolf and Margaret Brooke.
13.02.2024
Over 600 Canadian Armed Forces members training with Allies and partners in Alaska on Exercise GLOBAL RESOLVE 24
Over 350 Canadian Army soldiers will begin practicing their cold weather combat skills in a joint exercise at the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center (JPMRC) in Fort Wainwright, Alaska from February 13 to 22, 2024.
13.02.2024
MDA awarded contract from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems to support MQ-9B SkyGuardian RPAS for the Government of Canada
MDA Ltd. announced it has received a $74M contract from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) to help deliver the fleet of MQ-9B SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) recently ordered by the Canadian Armed Forces.
12.02.2024
NORAD detects and tracks 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 February 9, 2024.
12.02.2024
Boeing Commits to Partnership with the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 and the Invictus Games Foundation Through 2026
Boeing announced a multi-year commitment to the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 and the Invictus Games Foundation to support wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women around the world. In addition to sponsoring the first Invictus winter hybrid games, Boeing will invest in the
12.02.2024
Minister Blair to visit Brussels, Belgium and Munich, Germany to strengthen support for Ukraine and advance Euro-Atlantic security
The Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, will travel to Europe from February 14 to 18. During his trip, the Minister will meet with Allies and partners to strengthen international support for Ukraine and advance Euro-Atlantic security.
12.02.2024
Lockheed Martin and Red 6 Announce AR Integration Progress for TF-50
Lockheed Martin and Red 6 announced a recently completed a groundbreaking effort to integrate the latest Red 6 augmented reality (AR) training technology with a TF-50 simulator. This phase-one milestone facilitates broader evaluation of AR applications and accelerates their integration into the
08.02.2024
De Havilland Canada Grows Manufacturing Capacity with Acquisition of Field Aviation Company Inc's Calgary based Aircraft Parts Manufacturing Operations
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited announced that it has purchased the assets and ongoing business of Field Aviation Company Inc's Calgary, Alberta based aircraft parts manufacturing operations, continuing to grow our Western Canadian manufacturing

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