General Atomics Aeronautical Systems opened a new customer service center in Dresden, Germany on Oct. 5, 2020. The center provides sustainment capabilities for MQ-9 fleets in and near Europe, providing customer convenience and expanding opportunities for European aerospace suppliers.

TPS Canada Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Korean Aerospace Industries to promote the KAI FA-50 for tactical and adversary training.

AAA Canada, a leading manufacturer in industrialization and production, has been mandated by CAE to carry out certain sub-assemblies of this very important device. During these difficult times caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, this partnership is indeed, very promising.

The CMLU solution will leverage the existing design and development work undertaken by Leonardo on the latest generation of the AW101 – the Norwegian All-Weather Search and Rescue Helicopter (NAWSARH) – which is currently being delivered to Norway.

Saab and Mitacs signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will drive innovation through research and development.

The Government of Canada has issued an Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) signalling its intention to enter into a contract with Chantier Davie of Lévis, Quebec, for required vessel life extension work on the Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) Louis S. St-Laurent, Canada's largest icebreaker.

Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group One (SNMCMG1) completed a Historical Ordnance Disposal Operation (HODOPS) in Estonian territorial waters between 20 and 29 October 2020.

This is the first time Canada will conduct a technology demonstration in lunar orbit and on the Moon's surface. It represents a significant step in Canada's participation in the next chapter of Moon exploration.

NorthStar Earth & Space, a Canadian company with a first-in-space mission to deliver safe and sustainable operations for the rapidly accelerating New Space Economy, has contracted Thales Alenia Space (TAS) to build the first three satellites of its debut "Skylark" constellation for Space Situational Awareness (SSA) services, with Seattle, WA's LeoStella overseeing the final assembly.

OSI Maritime Systems (OSI) has signed a contract to provide the Company’s advanced submarine solution, Tactical Dived Navigation System (TDNS), for another submarine upgrade program.

The Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, participated in the NATO Defence Ministers’ Meeting. Over the two day meeting, Minister Sajjan participated in robust discussions about NATO’s operations and how all NATO countries can work together on deterrence and defence. He also spoke about how we can continue to build a more resilient Alliance, especially in the face of increasing cyber threats and COVID-19. 

Mack Defense is partnering with Jankel, a world-leader in the design and manufacture of high-specification defense protection systems, to provide the seating solution for the M917A3 Heavy Dump Truck (HDT).

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited has delivered another two Dash 8-400 aircraft to Ethiopian Airlines (“Ethiopian”), including the airline’s milestone 30th Dash 8-400 aircraft. The 30th aircraft – MSN 4617 – is preparing to depart for Ethiopian’s hub in Addis Ababa, along with aircraft MSN 4615. Ethiopian first welcomed the Dash 8-400 aircraft into its fleet in March 2010.

KWESST Micro Systems Inc. (TSXV: KWE) was featured at the opening market bell on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) earlier this week.

MTU Maintenance Canada Ltd, MTU’s stronghold and competence center for military engine maintenance, will provide maintenance, repair and overhaul services for the United States Air Force’s (USAF) F108 engines beginning in the fourth quarter of this year. MTU Maintenance will be partnering with GE Aviation on the five-year contract (one-year base and four one-year option periods), taking responsibility for maintenance, repair and overhaul services.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan urged all countries to suspend exports of military technology to Turkey, after defence officials displayed what they claim are high-tech Canadian components on a downed Turkish drone purportedly used by Azerbijan in its conflict with Armenia.

Canada has signed an in-service support contract with Thales Canada to support the SMART-S MK2 radar system used on Canada’s Halifax-class frigates, starting in fall 2020. Valued at $4.6 million (including taxes), this contract will provide critical engineering, in-service support, and repair and overhaul services to ensure the radar remains operationally capable of detecting the location and range of possible air and surface threats up to 250 km away.

CAE has officially handed over a CAE 700MR Series NH90 flight training device to the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) and Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF).

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has kicked off a series of validation flights on Oct. 15 for Japan Coast Guard (JCG) in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. GA-ASI is working with Asia Air Survey (AAS) in Japan to conduct the flights.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), in partnership with STIQ and Aéro Montréal, has launched the fifth Symposium on the Canadian Defence and Security Market, held for the very first time in full virtual mode, with the theme "Canadian Defence and Security Market: Perspectives and New Realities."

Canada's largest commercial aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider, KF Aerospace, announces staff reduction in response to industry impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Canada’s Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, chaired a videoconference of defence ministers from the Five Eyes nations - Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States, on 15-16 October. New Zealand was represented by a senior official, due to the New Zealand general election.

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited has signed a five-year De Havilland Component Solutions (“DCS”) agreement with All Nippon Airways (“ANA”) to support the operation of ANA’s fleet of 24 Dash 8-400 aircraft.

Thales is a Tier 1 partner to Seaspan Shipyards as the Electronic Systems Integrator for the construction of the OFSVs for the Canadian Coast Guard.