December 17, 2023 | Local, Security
Something's gotta give. That's the message the Canadian military's top operations commander delivers now every time he meets with federal public safety officials and desperate provinces struggling to respond to domestic, climate-related disasters.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/military-armed-forces-auchterlonie-wildfires-1.7060034
February 7, 2023 | Local, Land
Converting NATO's so-called "tripwire" forces in the three Baltic countries to fully topped-up fighting brigades — the kind that could withstand a Russian invasion — is proving to be a challenge for the lead nations involved: Canada, the United Kingdom and Germany.
May 31, 2019 | Local, Aerospace
General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada will showcase Laflamme Aero's LX300 Customizable Unmanned Helicopter – a Canadian-built, multi-mission and multi-role unmanned helicopter that can perform missions over land and sea – at CANSEC 2019. General Dynamics recently signed a co-operation agreement with Laflamme Aero to promote the LX300 for defence and security opportunities in Canada and internationally. The agreement will also support advances in manned-unmanned operations, autonomy, network security and human-machine collaboration in common mission management systems. “Navies and Coast Guards around the globe are seeking alternate options to manned platforms for multi-mission roles such as maritime patrol and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance,” said David Ibbetson, vice president and general manager of General Dynamics Mission Systems–International. “Through this co-operation agreement with Laflamme Aero, we are pleased to move the needle on defence innovation in the process.” The LX300 is designed and built to meet helicopter certifications and standards. Its advanced tandem-rotor technology and the ability to carry 90kgs of payload will allow for sustained operations in multiple mission types. It also features aeronautical grade composite materials for blades and airframe and eliminates vibration at its source using advanced rotor technology. “The strength of this agreement lies in the complementarity of our two companies,” said Enrick Laflamme, president of Laflamme Aero. “Our helicopter, designed with aerospace standards in mind and incorporating innovative technologies, integrates seamlessly with the advanced and integrated solutions of General Dynamics to provide the best solution for the security and defence industry." http://www.canadiandefencereview.com/news?news/2678
December 17, 2018 | Local, Naval
SIDNEY, BC, Dec. 14, 2018 /CNW/ - Keeping our oceans and waters safe is a priority for our Government. Two new search and rescue lifeboats have arrived to join the Canadian Coast Guard fleet on the West Coast, enhancing the critical marine search and rescue services provided by the Coast Guard in the region and helping to keep Canadians and our Canadian waters safe. The Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, was in Sidney, B.C.today to announce the arrival of the new High Endurance Self-Righting Search and Rescue Lifeboats, named CCGS McIntyre Bay and CCGS Pachena Bay. The Canadian Coast Guard informally refers to the lifeboats as "Bay Class", as each one is named after a Canadian bay. The boats are 19-metre long, have a top speed of 25 knots in calm conditions, and can operate up to 100 nautical miles from shore. They are considered all-weather vessels, with the ability to operate in hurricane force conditions, and will right themselves should they capsize. CCGS McIntyre Bay will be deployed to Prince Rupert, B.C. in 2019, and CCGS Pachena Bay will be deployed to Port Hardy, B.C. in 2019. The two new search and rescue lifeboats are the third and fourth of 20 such vessels being built under the Federal Infrastructure Initiative, the Fleet Renewal Plan and the Oceans Protection Plan. The Coast Guard has already taken delivery of CCGS Baie de Plaisance, which will be stationed in Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine, and CCGS Pennant Bay,which will be stationed in Atlantic Canada. Quotes "The Government of Canada will continue to provide the Canadian Coast Guard with the equipment it needs to ensure the safety of mariners, and to protect the marine environment. Our investment in these new Bay Class search and rescue lifeboats is enhancing the essential marine search and rescue services we provide in Canada's waters every day, while supporting and promoting Canada's marine industry." The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Quick Facts The Canadian Coast Guard leads the maritime component of the federal Search and Rescue system through distress monitoring, coordination of maritime incidents, and by providing assistance to disabled vessels and those in distress on the water. Chantier Naval Forillon won a $45.8 million contract in July 2015 to build six new lifeboats. This contract created 25 new jobs for workers at the Chantier Naval Forillon Inc in Gaspé, Quebec, as well as sustaining approximately 35 jobs at the shipyard. Hike Metal Products won a $43.4 million contract in July 2015 to build six new vessels. This contract created and sustained 45 jobs for workers at Hike Metal Products in Wheatley, Ontario. On December 6, 2018, Public Services and Procurement Canada announced contracts for the construction of eight new lifeboats, bringing the total to 20 new vessels for the Coast Guard. Through the Oceans Protection Plan, the Government of Canada is working with Indigenous and coastal communities and marine stakeholders to help keep Canadian waters and coasts safe and clean for today and into the future. Associated Links Canadian Coast Guard Search and Rescue Program Government of Canada to invest in eight search and rescue lifeboats for Canadian Coast Guard Stay Connected Follow the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Follow the Canadian Coast Guard on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Subscribe to receive our news releases and more via RSS feeds. For more information or to subscribe, visit http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/media/rss-eng.htm. SOURCE Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) Canada For further information: Jocelyn Lubczuk, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, 343-548-7863, Jocelyn.lubczuk@dfo-mpo.gc.ca; Media Relations, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, 613-990-7537, Media.xncr@dfo-mpo.gc.ca https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/canadian-coast-guard-welcomes-two-new-high-endurance-search-and-rescue-lifeboats-to-the-west-coast-702810062.html