November 3, 2021 | Local, Aerospace
LETTER OF INTEREST: J85 PROPULSION GROUP SUSTAINMENT (PGS)
W8485-22SA02/A
The Department of National Defence, Director General Aerospace Equipment Program Management, has a requirement for airworthy, cost-effective, and performance-based, support for the General Electric J85-CAN-40 Propulsion Group systems of the Royal Canadian Air Force CT114 Tutor fleet. This is a long-term requirement to the End of Life of the aircraft fleet.
The intent of this LOI is to solicit market information, including availability and delivery schedule, as well as to determine industry interest in responding to a potential Request for Proposal. The RFP can be found (attached).
https://buyandsell.gc.ca/procurement-data/tender-notice/PW-BY-241-28385
July 27, 2022 | Local, Aerospace
Even as Canada acknowledges growing importance of space in defense, Jessica West of Canada's Project Ploughshares said, "The creation of a division within the military [structure] rather than a standalone force points to the integration of space across military functions rather than a ‘warfighting’ orientation."
July 7, 2023 | Local, Other Defence
Innovative Solutions Canada, an initiative designed to stimulate technology research, development, and commercialization of Canadian innovations, has recently launched a quantum testing stream. Pre-commercial innovative prototypes in quantum sensing, communications, and computing will be tested in real-life settings and address a variety of priorities within the Government of Canada. For more information, visit the Innovative Solutions Canada web site.
May 12, 2024 | Local, Security
Germany’s defence minister acknowledged Friday that countries like Canada — and to a lesser extent Ukraine — are in a tough spot when it comes to maintaining older variants of the Leopard 2 main battle tank and keeping them in the field.