Logistics Vehicle Modernization
Canada's Logistics Vehicle Modernization project is is intended to revitalize the Canadian Army’s light and heavy logistics vehicle capabilities. Rheinmetall Canada, Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles (RMMV), and Navistar Defence Canada have formed “Team 45°North” in bid to win the LMV project. With extensive experience in both logistics vehicle solutions and in the execution of complex defence projects, Team 45⁰N offers a low-risk, high-quality solution for Canada.
CAE to provide training support for RAF
A contract from Boeing will see CAE UK providing Poseidon MRA1 training support services to the Royal Air Force. The initial five-year contract will provide a range of instructors and console operators to support the delivery of training at the Boeing-built Poseidon Strategic Facility located at RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland.
Ultra awarded six IDEaS contracts
Ultra has been awarded six contracts by Canada’s Department of National Defence Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program. The IDEaS program seeks innovative solutions to assist acoustic sensor operators to rapidly and accurately detect, classify, locate, and track underwater contacts. Next generation Anti-Submarine Warfare is one of Ultra’s strategic technology development areas.
IAI establishes protocols for technology transfer for RPAS
Israel Aerospace Industries has supported a variety of military procurements in Canada, and has established proven protocols for technology transfer, such as for the Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) program. IAI is offering its latest generation Heron TP to L3Harris as part of the Team Artemis RPAS bid to Canada.
Teledyne completes acquisition of FLIR
Teledyne Technologies announced the successful completion of the acquisition of FLIR Systems Inc. FLIR will now be included in Teledyne’s Digital Imaging segment and operate under the name Teledyne FLIR.
CAE to provide Maritime Integrated Training Systems to U.S. Army
Xebec Government Services, a joint venture company of CAE USA and Pinnacle Solutions, has been awarded a contract to provide the United States Army with a new and upgraded suite of simulation systems designed to train Army personnel on a range of watercraft, including logistics support vessels, maneuver transport vessels, large landing craft, and expeditionary fast transports.
Latest Heron TP advancements meet Canada’s RPAS needs
In anticipation of Canada's Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) Request for Proposal (RFP), Team Artemis has stepped up with powerful Heron TP capabilities that are ideally suited for Canadian requirements.
Airbus qualified as bidder for Canada’s strategic tankers
Airbus has been qualified by the Government of Canada as a bidder for the Strategic Tanker Transport Capability (STTC) project, a procurement process launched to replace the RCAF Airbus A310MRTT (CC-150 Polaris) multi-role tanker fleet.
MBDA awarded first contract for Albatros NG system
This first order of the new CAMM-ER based air defence system for naval applications, from an undisclosed international customer, is capable of providing area defence against evolving airborne threats at ranges exceeding 40km. This order marks a new generation of Naval Based Air Defence systems.
CAE OneWorld virtual event to start in February
The second edition of the CAE OneWorld virtual conference and tradeshow will start on 9 February 2021. The event is free to all attendees who register, and will remain online for one month.
