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  May 11, 2023 | Local, Aerospace

  Doing business with MDA

  This is truly an exhilarating period in space advancement, as we witness dramatic reductions in launch costs and remarkable progress in space technology. The current landscape is accelerating the commercial adoption of space solutions and driving unprecedented growth in the global space economy. As the national champion in the Canadian space sector collaboration is one of MDA’s core values, and key to our mission is making ambitions come true. This all comes together with MDA’s LaunchPad, where we partner with our community to build and grow. Our LaunchPad Portal is where we start that process. Whether you are a University looking to leverage our Satellite imagery to support your research, a student team looking for a sponsor, a start-up seeking investment, an established business looking to become a supplier to the space industry or seeking access space technologies for application in another sector. Whatever your needs – if you are a Canadian participating in the space economy, we want to hear from you. Visit the LaunchPad Portal and let's shape the future of space together! We look forward to connecting with you, learning about your ambitions, and exploring how we can support you in making those ambitions come true. MDA’s LaunchPad Team

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  February 19, 2020 | Local, Naval

  ROLLS-ROYCE BREAKS GROUND ON CANADA EXPANSION

  Rolls-Royce has broken ground on a new expansion to its Centre of Excellence for Naval Handling equipment in Canada. Design and manufacture of the Rolls-Royce Mission Bay Handling System (MBHS) will take place inside the new facility in Peterborough, Ontario. The MBHS is a feature of the Global Combat Ship design, selected for the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC), Australian Hunter Class and UK Type 26 programs. The Canadian Federal Government has already selected the Global Combat Ship design for the Royal Canadian Navy's 15 new CSC ships. Bruce Lennie, Rolls-Royce, vice president, business development and government affairs said: "We are pleased to welcome Minister Monsef, MPP Smith and Mayor Therrien to mark this significant milestone in developing our infrastructure which will support the Canadian Surface Combatant program. "This centre will harness and build upon the wealth of Canadian engineering and technological expertise we have at Rolls-Royce. "We look forward to growing our business in country, further developing our supply chain and enhancing our contributions to the Canadian economy." Rolls-Royce employs more than 1,000 people across five facilities in cities including Montreal, Ottawa and Peterborough. https://www.insidermedia.com/news/midlands/rolls-royce-breaks-ground-on-canada-expansion

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  April 21, 2021 | Local, Aerospace, Naval, Land, C4ISR, Security

  Federal budget resurrects 'economic harm' warning as fighter jet contract nears | CBC News

  Defence contractors, perhaps one in particular, were served notice in Monday's budget that the Liberal government will penalize companies that try to do the country economic harm. The policy was a feature of a nasty trade dispute between Ottawa and U.S.-based Boeing over three years ago. Its resurrection comes as Boeing is one of the bidders for the replacement of the RCAF's fighters.