BMT Canada to provide long-term support services to the RCN
BMT Canada Ltd. has been awarded a service contract valued at $77.8 million to provide engineering, logistics, management, and support services to the Royal Canadian Navy’s (RCN) fleet for five years. The contract will support over 260 jobs during this time with two five year option renewals. According to a news release, this is one of the first contracts...
Canada issues RFP for 88 future fighter jets
The long-awaited Request for Proposal (RFP) for the purchase of 88 fighter jets for the Royal Canadian Air Force has finally been released. On July 23, the government issued the formal RFP to four eligible suppliers: SAAB AB (publ)—AeronauticsAirbus Defense and Space GmbH (with MBDA UK Limited, L3 Technologies MAS and CAE Canada)Lockheed Martin Corporation (Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company)...
Modernizing the C2ISR systems of the Canadian Army
Under the heading Investments in the Canadian Army in Strong Secure Engaged (SSE), Initiative 42 states that the Government of Canada will “Modernize land-based command and control, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems” for the Canadian Army. On January 30, 2019, Lieutenant Colonel Ian Graham, currently the Directorate Land Requirements section head responsible for projects focusing on Command and Control...
The Future of Shipbuilding in Canada
As a maritime nation with the longest coastline in the world, and being surrounded by water on three borders, Canada requires relevant vessels to manage both domestic and international obligations. These ships play a fundamental part in protecting sovereignty, search and rescue missions, surveillance, seaborne transportation and logistics needs. Currently, Canada is working to outfit the Royal Canadian Navy...
LGen Lanthier to replace LGen Wynnyk as Vice Chief of the Defence Staff
Last Friday, General Jonathan Vance, Chief of the Defence Staff, announced some staff moves and promotions within the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) as a result of the resignation of Lieutenant-General P.F. Wynnyk. LGen Wynnyk was serving in the capacity of Vice Chief of the Defence Staff (VCDS), relieving Vice-Admiral Mark Norman who was suspended from his post as VCDS...
