Securing Canada’s command and control communications
How can both safety and security be realized on one Red/Black Voice Communication System while defending against cyber-attacks and electronic warfare? Frequentis’ Michael Delueg and Martijn Sack explain… The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) is responsible for protecting domestic and continental defence operations. It depends on classified and unclassified communications and highly reliable networks to perform its mission. When...
SkyAlyne: A True Canadian Collaboration for FAcT
In May 2018, CAE and KF Aerospace joined together to form SkyAlyne Canada – a 50/50 joint venture to focus on developing and delivering military pilot and aircraft training in Canada. These two companies currently deliver all phases of pilot training to the Royal Canadian Air Force through the NATO Flying Training in Canada (NFTC) program and the Contracted...
Technology, Innovation and People: AJISS Prime Contractor Thales Shares Keys to Success
In 2017, the Government of Canada awarded Thales with the largest In-Service Support contract in Canada’s history. As the prime contractor for Canada’s Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ships and Joint Support Ships In-Service Support (AJISS) program for up to thirty-five years, the scope of the project includes overseeing the refit, repair and maintenance of Canada’s Arctic Patrol Ships (AOPS)...
Hunter and Galaxy’s game-changing solution improves communications in the North
Communications in the North has always been a challenge due to topography, climate, and distance. For example, broadband coverage, which we take for granted, was not available if you were anywhere 65 degrees north latitude. Imagine living in North America and not having high-speed internet. That was the case for years, but now it has changed. Galaxy Broadband and...
Hands on experience with digital knowledge
For almost two decades, Fleetway Inc. has been serving the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) in various roles including the In-Service Support to the Halifax-class frigates, Integrated Logistics Support and training to the Arctic Offshore Support Ship project, and Supportability Support to the Canadian Surface Combatant project. Given this history, Fleetway is well versed in maintenance, design and performance parameters...
Surviving and Growing: the constant challenges of SMBs in Canada’s Defence and Aerospace Domain
With billions of dollars announced for new programs and an acquisition budget coupled with defence procurement policies, it may seem that the environment is ideal for SMBs to grow and prosper in the coming years. The reality is not as simple as SMBs need to navigate their way through the procurement processes and constant delays in programs. Accessibility to...
