July 17, 2024 | Local, Land, Security
B.C. Premier David Eby backed Newfoundland and Labrador’s legal challenge of the federal equalization payment program, while Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew called on the federal government to meet NATO’s two per cent spending target “within the next four years.”
https://www.ipolitics.ca/news/equalization-nato-spending-dominate-premiers-meeting
November 18, 2022 | Local, Aerospace, Naval, Land, C4ISR
Halifax has been chosen by the federal government to host the new North American NATO defence innovation office, Defence Minister Anita Anand said Friday.
October 26, 2022 | Local, Aerospace, Naval, Land, C4ISR, Security, Other Defence
Better science and technology solutions for a safer future – New challenges launched by the Canadian Safety and Security Program The Canadian Safety and Security Program (CSSP) has recently launched eight new challenges under the theme of Building robust safety and security capabilities through science and technology (S&T). These challenges aim to help address Canada's existing and emerging threats and risks in areas such as: Improving community resilience and responder capabilities Looking for better ways to verify and manage the identities of individuals Improving border security Enhancing chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosives (CBRNE) capabilities and responses Countering the threat posed by uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) Submit your application by December 16, 2022. Apply now! Competitive Projects to launch new and exciting challenges through its next Call for Proposals! The Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program will be launching four new challenges under its Competitive Projects element soon. These new challenges cover a wide scope of Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces (DND/CAF) needs including the Arctic domain, cognitive radio communications, human autonomy teaming, and just-in-time resupply of common medical equipment and devices in austere environments. Check back soon for more information including details on how to apply! Get ready for a robot showdown! The IDEaS program has selected five innovative finalists to demonstrate their advanced robotic platforms and methods of control for a chance to win cash prizes to further develop their technology! Stay tuned to find out more about this upcoming event and visit the Robot Round-up challenge page for more information on this contest.
September 15, 2017 | Local, Naval
QinetiQ Target Systems has received a new order from the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) to deliver more than 40 units of Hammerhead unmanned surface vehicle (USV) targets and several payloads. The latest C$4.7m ($3.86m) order is part of an existing C$35m ($28.75m) framework contract with the Canadian Department of National Defence. http://www.naval-technology.com/news/newsqinetiq-target-systems-to-supply-over-40-hammerhead-targets-to-canadian-navy-5925606