Gap Wireless to exhibit latest drone technology for public safety at OAFC 2018
As the uses of drones continue to rise, one thing that stands out about this type of aircraft is the unique and aerial perspective they provide in assessing emergency situations to enable rapid and effective response. As drone technology continues to grow, more benefits can be derived from them. For example, if equipped with thermal imaging cameras, drones can...
Gap Wireless expands to Western Canada
Gap Wireless announced earlier today that it is expanding its business by opening an 8,000 square foot warehouse in Calgary, Alberta. This new centre will support the company’s distribution business in Western Canada. As a leading distributor of products and services for the mobile broadband and wireless markets, Gap Wireless’ new facility, which is located in close proximity to...
Flight of the drones
Earlier this year, the US Department of Defense released a video of its 104 micro UAVs, swarming in the skies over the Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake in California while collectively making decisions together. The battery-powered 3D printed Perdix UAVs – which are based entirely on commercial components used in smartphones – began as an MIT student project...
Canada pitches in $340-M for U.S. defence satellite
The Canadian government contributed $340 million to the development of a United States military satellite which was launched on Saturday at Cape Canaveral Fla. Canada’s contribution to the Boeing 9th Wideband Global Satellite Communications (WGS-9) constellation satellite represents “the largest financial contribution of the five project partner nations,” according to a press release from the Department of National Defence....
C4ISR takes centre stage in upcoming 2017 defence industry event
What are the latest technologies, information gathering equipment, and communications systems that will help the military enhance decision making and overall effectiveness throughout its ranks? What are the C4ISR implementation challenges faced by the military? What are the Canadian Armed Force’s C4ISR needs? How can your organization best approach military and government decision makers to make them aware of...
CAE bags $120-M in defence contracts
Training solutions for operators of United States Armed Force’ surveillance and killer drones topped the list of equipment recently sold by defence and security company CAE to military services around the world. The global company, which has regional operations in Canada, yesterday said it has won in excess of $120 million in defence contracts to provide a range of...
