The Liberal government's recent internal budget cutting exercise at the Department of National Defence (DND) has deprived the army's system for maintaining equipment and vehicles of up to $150 million, CBC News has learned.
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Canadian efforts to boost ammunition production among domestic firms is caught in a “hamster wheel” of red tape, warns industry official
November 18, 2020 | Local, Naval
Corrosion Detection in Ships Sandbox: Rust Never Sleeps Test your best solutions to find corrosion trouble spots for the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN). The Corrosion Detection in Ships Sandbox, delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is now accepting applications. The Sandbox will take place at the Centre for Ocean Ventures & Entrepreneurship (COVE) facility in Halifax, Nova Scotia in the spring of 2021. Please note that if current COVID restrictions are not lifted in time for the Sandbox to proceed, additional postponement may be required. Participants will get the opportunity to showcase their products in realistic simulations, with successful demonstrations resulting in access to an actual vessel to demonstrate their solution in a real world environment. Apply now to test your technologies at one of the leading collaborative facilities for applied innovation in the ocean sector. The deadline to apply is December 15, 2020. Apply now Test Drives: Bringing a whole new element to the innovation ecosystem With new technology, there is no better way to see if it delivers on its promise then to put it to work. That's why IDEaS will soon be launching Test Drives, an element designed to take a product and put it in the hands of real armed forces members as they put it through its paces. Products will travel through this final stage of the IDEaS innovation pipeline into the real world, unlocking its potential. IDEaS will acquire use of the solutions to be evaluated via a purchase, lease, loan or other arrangement with the innovator. Stay tuned for details! Reminder: CFP4 Call Closing Soon! The deadline to apply for the new Competitive Projects challenges is fast approaching! Don't miss your opportunity to find new ways to support our troops with your logistics solutions, new armour designs and visual and data security. Applications must be submitted by December 10th, 2020. Sincerely, The IDEaS team
December 3, 2023 | Local, Aerospace
The US$5.9B deal includes 14 P-8A aircraft, with options for up to two more, as well as associated equipment, training devices, and initial sustainment.