January 18, 2021 | Local, Aerospace, Naval, Land, C4ISR, Security
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Testing Stream Now Open Our Testing Stream is now accepting applications. We have $20M in funding to test your late-stage, pre-commercial innovations in real-life settings with government partners. You could receive up to $550k to test your standard (non-military) innovation, or up to $1.15M to test your military innovation. This Testing Stream call for proposals closes February 5th, 2021 at 14:00 EST. |
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Who is eligible? We are looking for innovative products and services at technology readiness levels (TRL) 7-9. We have launched two concurrent calls for proposals for:
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Direct sales for SMEs We are introducing a new program feature for SMEs! SMEs who complete an initial testing contract may be eligible to qualify for our innovation source list. SMES who qualify for our innovation source list will:
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Visit our website for all details about the Testing Stream calls for proposals. |
April 8, 2024 | Local, Land
Two years after being ordered on an urgent basis, a new defence policy for Canada that promises to bolster the military's surveillance and combat capabilities in the Arctic was unveiled Monday.
March 30, 2022 | Local, Aerospace
Negotiations could begin as early as this week between the Canadian government and Lockheed Martin for the acquisition of 88 F-35A Lightning II fighter jets.
October 10, 2018 | Local, Aerospace, Naval, Land, C4ISR, Security
News release October 9, 2018 – Ottawa – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces Canada and Mexico share a common interest in addressing issues of mutual concern, in order to advance our respective nations' security and prosperity. Both countries are committed to establishing stronger defence ties and enhancing hemispheric relations. Canada's support to the Americas is multifaceted, helping contribute to the safety and stability of the region, while adhering to and exemplifying the values of Canadians. Highlighting those mutually shared priorities, Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan today signed the Canada-Mexico Defence Cooperation Arrangement with General Salvador Cienfuegos Zepeda, Secretary of National Defense and Admiral Vidal Francisco Sob‎erón Sanz, Secretary of the Navy. The signing of a bilateral Canada-Mexico Defence Cooperation Arrangement is an important step forward in the evolving Canada-Mexico relationship. This Defence Cooperation Arrangement will provide a mechanism to further collaborate in a number of key areas, including defence education, training, and capacity building; defence materiel; peace support operations; and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. Quotes "Canada and Mexico enjoy a close partnership, including strong defence ties. Canada welcomes the signing of this Defence Cooperation Arrangement with our friend and hemispheric partner, Mexico, on the margins of a successful Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas. ‎We look forward to continuing to work with Mexico to advance our shared defence priorities." Harjit S. Sajjan, Defence Minister Quick facts The Canada-Mexico Defence Cooperation Arrangement was signed on the margins of the Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas held in Mexico from October 7 to October 10, 2018. Both Canada and Mexico's commitment to establishing stronger defence ties has resulted in measured progress in defence engagement over the last few years including high-level visits, strategic and operational dialogue, and training opportunities. Mexico has been a member of the Military Training and Cooperation Program (MTCP) since 2004. For 2018/19, 73 MTCP course allocations to Mexico are planned, subject to in-year change, including senior staff positions on the prestigious National Security Program, Joint Command and Staff Program, and Army Operations Course. Associated links Canada – Mexico Relations Contacts Byrne Furlong Press Secretary Office of the Minister of National Defence Phone: 613-996-3100 Email: byrne.furlong@forces.gc.ca Media Relations Department of National Defence Phone: 613-996-2353 Email: mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2018/10/government-of-canada-signs-defence-cooperation-arrangement-with-mexico.html
