Bluedrop’s Rear Crew Mission Trainer – a fully immersive virtual trainer
With substantial cost savings over live training, virtual training has been increasing in popularity globally, especially in the military sector. The advantage that virtual training brings though, is not only limited to cost benefits, it also provides safety for the crew, improved navigation, the growth of skills, improved communications, less operational risks, data capture and improved user performance. It...
CAE celebrates 70 years of innovation
As a global leader in training for the civil aviation, defence and security, and healthcare markets, CAE is continuing to help define global training standards through its innovative virtual-to-live training solutions. These solutions make flying safer, maintain defence force readiness and enhance patient safety. With 8,000 employees, 160 sites and training locations in over 35 countries, CAE trains more...
A new technology in Canada to modernize HF radio
Since its modest introduction in the early 1900s, high-frequency (HF) communications have come a long way. Today, with the advancement of technology, HF radios are seen as an invention of the past and for many, it should remain there, but that is not the case. HF has evolved with technology and today is a viable communications tool for both...
BAE Systems’ Global Combat Ship
BAE Systems’ Type 26 Global Combat Ship will be a highly capable and versatile multi-mission warship designed to support anti-submarine warfare, air defence and general purpose operations anywhere on the world’s oceans. With the design and development underpinned by battle proven pedigree of Royal Navy warships, the Global Combat Ship will be capable of undertaking a wide range of...
Business opportunities in the Aerospace, Defence and Security sector in NL
The Department of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development (BTCRD) in cooperation with the Aerospace and Defence Industry Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (ADIANL) have been working in partnership to foster the growth of the Aerospace, Defence and Security sector in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. ADIANL facilitates the development of business opportunities in the aerospace and defence...
Interview with Commodore Simon Page
Commodore Simon Page, director general of maritime equipment program at the Department of National Defence, sits down with Nestor Arellano, editor of Vanguard Magazine, to recap some of the engaging discussions and presentations that took place at the Shipbuilding Technology Forum in Ottawa. In this video, Page explains why the forum is a must-attend event for industry executives as...
