Serco to acquire Alion’s naval systems business
Serco will be acquiring Alion Science & Technology Corporation’s Naval Systems Business Unit, including its Canadian business contracts to the RCN, for $225 million. The acquisition, subject to certain regulatory approvals, is expected to close in the second half of 2019.
Airbus celebrates delivery of 12,000th aircraft
A Canadian-made jet delivered to a U.S.-based airline symbolizes the growing presence of Airbus in North America. The A220-100 aircraft was assembled in Mirabel and handed over to U.S.-based Delta Air Lines.
Top Defence Capability Leaders 2019
FrontLine has gathered the key industry leaders in the defence and national security sectors. These are the project primes and specialized subcontractors that provide Top Quality solutions for these critical sectors.
Airbus to launch second SpaceDataHighway satellite
A second satellite will be launched on July 24th to provide a redundant back-up to the world’s first optical fibre network of geostationary satellites in the sky.
tkMS Group wins Brazilian Navy corvette contract
The Brazillian Navy announced (28 March) that the Águas Azuis Consortium (thyssenkrupp Marine Systems, Embraer Defense & Security, and Atech) has been selected as the preferrred bidder for the construction of four defense ships in Brazil’s Tamandaré Corvettes Class Program (CCT).
Rheinmetall acquires IBD Deisenroth
IBD Deisenroth, a world-renowned supplier of passive protection systems for military vehicles, has been purchased by Rheinmetall Group.
Rheinmetall Canada awarded C4ISR Land Support Contract
A major C4ISR Land Support contract has been awarded to Rheinmetall Canada by the Government of Canada.
Hexagon and Frequentis partner on Integrated Control Rooms
A formal strategic partnership between Hexagon and Frequentis is aimed at delivering outstanding control room solutions for a safer world.
Gov't awards contracts for SAR illumination flares
Last Friday, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Public Services and Procurement Canada, announced three contracts totaling $48 million awarded to Winnipeg-based Magellan Aerospace, for LUU-2 illumination flares.
Seaspan awards training contract to Bluedrop
Halifax based Bluedrop Training & Simulation has been awarded a contract by Seaspan Shipyards to provide advanced training systems for the Offshore Fisheries Science Vessels destined for the Coast Guard.
