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The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, announced that General Wayne Eyre, after 40 years of service, will retire this summer as Chief of the Defence Staff, a position he has held since 2021.
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CAE President and CEO Marc Parent will be inducted as a Living Legend of Aviation during the organization's annual gala. The Living Legends of Aviation are individuals who are recognized for their exceptional contribution to the field.
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Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) has identified General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada as the preferred bidder to provide the CAF with a new fleet of light and heavy logistics vehicles, equipment and in-service support.
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Drone Delivery Canada Corp. announced that it has achieved official approval for Beyond Visual Line-of-Sight ("BVLOS") flights in tandem with the transportation of dangerous goods for its DroneCare route.
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Kongsberg Aviation Maintenance Services AS (KAMS) has selected IFS Cloud to streamline operational efficiency and build long-term asset resilience.
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CAE Defense & Security has been awarded a contract from Bell Textron Inc. to support the U.S. Army Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program. The Bell V280 Valor tiltrotor won the FLRAA contract in December 2022, which will see it replace the UH-60 Black Hawk.
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BAE Systems has signed an agreement with the U.S Army for M777 lightweight howitzer major structures, under an Undefinitized Contract Action (UCA), which is currently limited to $50 million. This allows BAE Systems to start delivering on the program, while finalizing the details of the contract and its total value with the customer.
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RaceRocks 3D Inc., a Victoria-based training modernization company has secured an investment from Raven Capital – North America’s premier Indigenous venture capital fund.
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Saab has received an order for RBS 70 Bolide missiles from the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA). The order value amounts to SEK 350 million and deliveries will take place during 2027.
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Drone Delivery Canada Corp. has completed the first of two milestones as part of the contract (the "Contract") with the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces' Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security ("IDEaS") program.
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Members of the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw), Naval Command, Naval Support Command and local government officials joined the event to celebrate the hand-over and start of operations.
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Boeing has delivered the first Orca Extra Large Uncrewed Undersea Vehicle (XLUUV) to the U.S Navy. The XLUUV, designated by the Navy as “Orca,” is a new class of autonomous submarine that can perform long duration critical missions to achieve undersea maritime dominance in changing environments and contested waters.
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General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada was awarded four contracts – cumulatively valued at up to $1.68 Billion CDN – by the Government of Canada to support the Land Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) system for the Canadian Army. The four contracts for the Land Command Support System (LCSS) are as follows: System of Systems Engineering & Integration, Core Network, Applications, and Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance (ISTAR).
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Landing Zones Canada Inc. (LZC) and Airbus Defence and Space are proud to announce a ground-breaking Cooperation Agreement that leverages the extensive expertise of both organizations in designing, developing, and employing high-performance Remotely Piloted Aerial Systems (RPAS) for live training.
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Canada will participate in Combined Maritime Forces’ (CMF) Op PROSPERITY GUARDIAN, a United States-led operation announced by the Secretary of Defense, Lloyd J. Austin III. The operation has been stood up to protect the free flow of commerce and safety of navigation into the Red Sea and Western Gulf of Aden, through which one-sixth of the global economic trade passes.
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The Government of Canada has signed a contract to purchase a fleet of MQ-9B SkyGuardian® Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI). The order includes the associated Certified Ground Control Stations and support equipment from GA-ASI. The first delivery is expected in 2028.
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Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence, Marie-France Lalonde, was at CFB Esquimalt to welcome the ships home from deployment and to thank the sailors and aircrew for their service.
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Minister Blair reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to significantly strengthen its military presence in Latvia to support NATO’s deterrence and defence efforts.
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The Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Bill Blair, has appointed Michelle Douglas as the Canadian Armed Forces’ first Honorary Colonel for Chief, Professional Conduct and Culture.
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BlackBerry Limited announced the appointment of John J. Giamatteo as its new Chief Executive Officer and as a member of its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Richard (Dick) Lynch, who has served as interim Chief Executive Officer since November 4, 2023, will continue as Board Chair.
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The Royal Canadian Navy’s fifth Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship (AOPS), the future HMCS Frédérick Rolette, was launched on December 9, 2023, at Halifax Shipyard.
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Airbus Helicopters has received Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) type certification of the H160 helicopter, positioning the aircraft type for entry into the Canadian market.
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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 employees working on the project for the next several years.
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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 keep Canadians safe.