Canadian Armed Forces host eight allied nations for counter-explosive threat exercise

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  September 30, 2020 | Local, Aerospace, Naval, Land, C4ISR, Security

  Industry Sustainment Business Case Analysis Workshops (October 2020 and January 2021)

  Announcement: Forthcoming Industry Sustainment Business Case Analysis (SBCA) Workshops: Purpose: The purpose of this email is to invite key industry representatives working in defence sustainment to participate in one of the following on-line, Industry Sustainment Business Case Analysis (SBCA) Workshops, scheduled on 19 October 2020 or 18 January 2021, from 8:00 – 12:00 noon. These workshops will provide an overview of the SBCA process, will underscore the important role that industry plays in the development of optimized sustainment solutions for military equipment, and will further explain when industry can expect to be engaged, what will be expected, and how industry can influence the process to capitalize on its strengths. Background: The SBCA provides a logical, defensible, and documented, analysis and decision making process that aids in the development of tailored sustainment solutions, optimized under the four sustainment principles: equipment performance, value for money, flexibility, and economic benefits for Canadians. Why This Workshop Matters: Some essential elements of the SBCA are: a well-defined scope of analysis, precise requirements, early and meaningful industry engagement, a rigorous analytical process, and informed decision making. To maximize advantage, defence sustainment industry stakeholders will wish to understand how the SBCA process responds to these needs. About the Workshop: These workshops will be delivered in English, and are conducted in an informal atmosphere that provides for questions and discussion. Please Note: While every effort is made to address participant concerns and discuss issues of mutual interest, SBCA workshops do not delve into specific SBCAs or procurements. Registration: To register, please send an email to the undersigned, providing your name, email address (for confirmation of registration and distribution of the workshop materials), your company name and your position. Please register no later than 10 working days prior to the scheduled workshop. These workshops will be delivered on-line via Microsoft Teams, for which applicable details will be provided. A copy of the workshop presentation slides will also be provided. Question or concerns may be directed to Bill.Troupe@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

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  August 18, 2020 | Local, Aerospace

  U.S. and Canadian fighter jets will conduct military training in the Arctic

  ByDylan Malyasov Aug 17, 2020 U.S. and fighter jets will be conducting will conduct air defense exercises in the Arctic region, according to the North American Aerospace Defense Command. The details were given in a media release, to announce North American Aerospace Defense Command will conduct an air defense exercise from August 17-21, ranging from the Beaufort Sea to Thule, Greenland. The exercise will include Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18 fighter aircraft, CP-140 long-range patrol aircraft, and a CC-150T air refueler; as well as United States Air Force F-15 fighter aircraft, KC-10 refueler, and C-17 transport aircraft. The exercise will be based out of 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta; and Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. Exercise flights will be conducted over sparsely populated Arctic areas and at high altitudes. The public is not likely to see or hear the exercises; however, there will be increased flight activity at Yellowknife. This exercise is in no way related to the Government of Canada or United States' response to COVID-19. NORAD routinely conducts exercises with a variety of scenarios including airspace restriction violations, hijackings and responses to unknown aircraft. NORAD carefully plans and closely controls all exercises. This air defense exercise provides us the opportunity to hone our skills as Canadian and U.S. forces operate together with our allies and partners in the Arctic. NORAD has implemented preventative measures including regular hand sanitation, physical distancing, and wearing of face masks in situations where physical distancing is not possible to mitigate potential risk of exposure to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) by military members and the local population. In addition, participating U.S. military personnel require two negative COVID-19 tests prior to arriving in Canada, and all military personnel positioned at forward operating locations will be isolated on the base. For more than 60 years, NORAD has identified and intercepted potential air threats to North America through the execution of the command's aerospace warning and aerospace control missions. NORAD also keeps watch over Canadian and U.S. internal waterways and maritime approaches under its maritime warning mission. https://defence-blog.com/news/u-s-and-canadian-fighter-jets-will-conduct-military-training-in-the-arctic.html

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  January 9, 2019 | Local, Aerospace, Security

  Minister Garneau unveils Canada’s new drone safety regulations

  Drone pilots to register their drones and obtain a pilot certificate by June 1, 2019 January 9, 2019 Ottawa Transport Canada Transport Canada is committed to enhancing aviation and public safety while encouraging innovation and economic growth in the drone sector. Today, the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, announced Canada's new rules for remotely piloted aircraft systems, more commonly known as drones. The new rules, which will come into force on June 1, 2019, apply to all drone pilots flying drones between 250 grams and 25 kilograms that are operated within the drone pilot's visual-line-of-sight, regardless of whether the drone is flown for fun, work or research. The new simplified rules reflect significant consultations with Canadians and the industry. The final regulations introduce two main categories of drone operation: basic and advanced. The categories are based on distance from bystanders and airspace rules. Both categories have their own set of easy-to-follow rules that will require the drone pilot to: register and mark the drone with its registration number; pass an online exam and get a pilot certificate for basic or advanced operations; be a minimum age of 14 for basic and 16 for advanced operations, unless supervised by a person having proper certificates; stay below an altitude of 122 m (400 feet) above ground level; and stay away from air traffic. Only drone pilots who need to fly a drone outside the rules for basic or advanced operations will need to apply for a Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC) before they fly. Transport Canada encourages drone pilots to take the necessary time to review and fully understand the new rules for drones in Canada and to follow a course provided by a drone flight school before attempting to take an online exam or flight review. Drone pilots will need to have their Pilot Certificate and proof of registration readily available when flying their drone as of June 1, 2019. This can mean having an electronic version available on their mobile device or carrying a printed copy. Transport Canada has developed an improved, user-friendly website with information on the new regulations and helpful tools for all drone pilots available at: Canada.ca/drone-safety. Transport Canada's new drone services are available on our website. We invite drone pilots to create an account in the Drone Management Portal for easy access to these drone services at all times. Until the new rules come into force on June 1, 2019, recreational drone pilots must continue to follow the rules of the Interim Order Respecting the Use of Model Aircraft and pilots using their drone for work or research must continue to follow the conditions of their Special Flight Operations Certificate. All drone pilots are also subject to the Criminal Code as well as all provincial, territorial, and municipal laws governing areas such as privacy and trespassing. Endangering the safety of an aircraft is a serious offence. Anyone who violates the regulations could be subject to additional fines of up to $25,000 and/or prison. This applies to drones of any size used for any purpose. Quotes “We've listened closely to feedback from Canadians and have updated our regulations to balance practicality and the safe use of drones. Drones are part of an important economic sector with significant potential to improve lives and connect communities across the country. Our new regulations will create new opportunities for Canadians by establishing a safe and predictable regulatory environment where the industry can innovate and where recreational and non-recreational drone pilots can safely access Canadian airspace.” The Honourable Marc Garneau Minister of Transport https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2019/01/minister-garneau-unveils-canadas-new-drone-safety-regulations.html