June 27, 2023 | Local, Other Defence
Le 27 juin 2023 – Ottawa (Ontario) – Défense nationale/Forces armées canadiennes
La ministre de la Défense nationale, l’honorable Anita Anand, sera au Royaume-Uni du 27 au 29 juin 2023.
Pendant son séjour, la ministre rencontrera le secrétaire d’État à la Défense du Royaume‑Uni, le très honorable Ben Wallace, et d’autres responsables britanniques, de sorte à discuter des efforts visant à soutenir l’Ukraine, à promouvoir l’ordre international fondé sur des règles et à développer la solide relation de défense qu’entretiennent le Canada et le Royaume‑Uni.
Le 28 juin, la ministre Anand visitera l’école de Liphook pour rencontrer des élèves qui effectuent des recherches sur l’entraînement canadien réalisé au Royaume-Uni durant la Première Guerre mondiale. Elle tiendra également une réunion bilatérale avec le porte-parole de l’opposition officielle en matière de défense, le très honorable John Healey, et des représentants de BAE Systems.
Le 29 juin, la ministre Anand visitera le camp d’entraînement militaire de Lydd pour rencontrer des membres des Forces armées canadiennes en déploiement au Royaume-Uni en vue d’entraîner le personnel des forces armées ukrainiennes dans le cadre de l’opération UNIFIER du Canada. Par après, elle adressera la parole à des membres du Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) – groupe de réflexion sur les questions de défense et de sécurité.
Le 29 juin, la ministre tiendra aussi une réunion bilatérale avec le secrétaire d’État Wallace et participera à un point de presse conjoint avec ce dernier. Enfin, la ministre prononcera une allocution lors d’une réception à l’occasion de la fête du Canada, à la Maison du Canada.
Le 29 juin 2023 (heure locale)
13 h. La ministre Anand présentera une allocution sur les priorités du Canada en matière de défense à des membres du Royal United Services Institute.
15 h 45. La ministre Anand et le secrétaire d’État à la Défense du Royaume‑Uni, Ben Wallace, tiendront un point de presse. Ils prononceront des allocutions et répondront à des questions des représentants des médias y participant en personne.
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.
April 29, 2022 | Local, Aerospace, C4ISR
Good afternoon, The Trade Commissioner Service would like to make Canadian industry aware of a recent RFI from the US Department of Defense, entitled: Weapons Systems or Commercial Capabilities for Ukraine Security Assistance. Responses are due via email by noon (12:00 eastern) on May 6th, 2022. Full information can be found here: https://sam.gov/opp/0eda068c58d54a20b23df2409426c64c/view DoD is exploring options which would accelerate production and build more capacity across the industrial base for weapons and equipment that can be rapidly exported, deployed with minimal training, and that are proven effective in the battlefield. To that end, they are seeking information from across industry on weapons systems or other commercial capabilities related to · air defense · anti-armor · anti-personnel · coastal defense · counter battery · unmanned aerial systems · communications (e.g., secure radios, satellite internet) Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested companies are encouraged to submit to osd.pentagon.ousd-a-s.mbx.Ukraine-Assistance@mail.mil by 12:00 noon (EDT) on Friday, 6 May 2022. Note: DoD has specified a response format that can be found on the full RFI posting: https://sam.gov/opp/0eda068c58d54a20b23df2409426c64c/view For general questions about working with US DoD or the US defence industry, please contact Trade Commissioner Bobby Tate – Robert.tate@international.gc.ca TCS Colleagues, please use Opportunity #1-1R4OR1 for referrals.
November 23, 2018 | Local, Aerospace
Quebec-based company pushes the limits of Canadian robotics technology SHERBROOKE, QC, Nov. 22, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - New technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming all sectors of Canada's economy, including space. Canada is leveraging its leadership in AI and space to unleash innovation in space exploration. The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is now exploring ways to equip future space robots with AI. Giving robots some autonomy will be critical for new missions into deep space. Set to be located in increasingly distant destinations, space robots of the future will have to work without human help, relying on AI to make decisions. The CSA is collaborating with MDA, a Maxar Technologies company, and AI experts from Menya Solutions, a small company from Sherbrooke, Quebec, on the next generation of autonomous space robotics. MDA built the original Canadarm, Canadarm2 and Dextre, and are now taking steps towards the AI-based robots of the future by giving Canadarm2 and Dextre the ability to conduct certain tasks autonomously. This pioneering work will ensure Canada'scontinued competitiveness in space robotics when future opportunities arise. Countries from around the world are preparing plans to build the successor to the International Space Station (ISS): an outpost in the vicinity of the Moon called the Gateway that will serve as a stepping stone for deep-space exploration. Unlike the ISS, which has been continuously inhabited for almost 20 years, this future orbiting lunar station will rely upon AI-based autonomous robotics for its upkeep. Robots will assemble and service the Gateway, and will capture visiting spacecraft and help conduct science on behalf of researchers on Earth. Quotes "Artificial intelligence is transforming all industries and sectors, providing new opportunities for Canadians. It's exciting to see how the collaboration between Canada's space sector and our world-leading AI research is already helping small companies grow, innovate and export their expertise. By working together, we are supporting the creation of high-skilled jobs that play a significant role in boosting Canada's digital economy." The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development "AI-enabled space robotics will extend the reach of human space exploration and will cement Canada's leading position in this critical technology area. Canada's robotics built the International Space Station and perform robotic operations while orbiting 400 km above the Earth. At 400,000 km from the Earth, the Lunar Gateway robotics will require artificial intelligence to operate more autonomously for significantly longer periods. MDA is proud to be working with Menya Solutions to develop and apply these essential technologies." Mike Greenley, Group president at MDA "Menya Solutions is excited and proud to work with the CSA and MDA on the next generation of AI-based autonomous robotics. Working with these world leaders in space and robotics technologies will create opportunities for us in other sectors and contribute to the growth of our business. This collaboration aligns well with our other ongoing efforts in helping different organisations to deploy AI solutions that support humans and machines in making decisions, improving living and working conditions, and allowing us to save money, time and lives. " Froduald Kabanza, CEO at Menya Solutions Quick facts By 2020, Canadarm2 will be able to carry out certain tasks in space without human intervention, like moving around the ISS scanning it for problems. Canadarm2 and Dextre would eventually be able to handle payloads and carrying out repairs independently. The CSA and MDA would also develop the know-how to be able to autonomously capture the Station's visiting cargo ships. Based on projections by PricewaterhouseCoopers, AI is expected to contribute as much as US$15.7 trillion to the world economy by 2030. Space contributes $5.5 billion and 10,000 direct jobs to our economy annually. Innovative small and medium-sized enterprises make up 92 percent of Canada's space sector. Over 500 Canadian organizations were involved in the supply chain that built and sustained Canada's robots on the International Space Station—from machine shops to software developers. Website: http://asc-csa.gc.ca Email:ASC.Medias-Media.CSA@canada.ca Follow us on Social Media SOURCE Canadian Space Agency https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/canadas-artificial-intelligence-leadership-extending-to-space-701072341.html