Warfare centre key to surface combatant weapon evaluation
Think of it as a cool CGI movie. A Canadian patrol frigate makes a sonar contact – a submarine, some...
Thales Canada wins R&D contract with National Defence
Thales Canada was awarded a five-year, $20-million contract last week to lead innovative science and technology projects for safety and...
Bombardier business jet selected for Boeing maritime surveillance program
Earlier this week at the Dubai Airshow, Boeing announced it will use Bombardier’s Challenger 605 business jet as the platform...
Breaking in: A SME’s guide to the defence sector
Scott Dewis spent a decade in the world of Hollywood, creating visual effects for TV shows such as Alias, Lost,...
Coast Guard reform: What is the best approach?
The history of the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) is complex and convoluted. While their spiritual origins stem from the ancient...
Bluedrop acquires Atlantis Systems
St. John’s-based Bluedrop Performance Learning has entered into an agreement with Halifax-based Atlantis Systems to indirectly acquire all of the...
Mark Halinaty named new Thales CEO
Mark Halinaty has been appointed president and chief executive officer of Thales Canada. Halinaty, who has lead the company’s defence...
Army seeks vehicle satcom
The federal government is seeking bids for mobile satellite communication terminals for army vehicles. The mobile satellite communication terminals, referred...
JUSTAS for all … contingencies
If the Canadian Armed Forces were to design the ideal long endurance unmanned aerial vehicle, it might resemble a flying...
Where do UAVs fit in Canada’s future?
Unmanned (uninhabited if you are gender-sensitive) aerial vehicles (UAVs) clearly have a burgeoning future in Canada and around the world....