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Canada prepares to send Leopard tanks to Ukraine

The Canadian Forces is looking at sending Leopard tanks to Ukraine but is still examining exact numbers it can donate, National Defence and industry sources…

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  • CAE wins contract to provide German Navy with comprehensive NH90 Sea Lion training solution

    26 décembre 2019 | Local, Naval

    CAE wins contract to provide German Navy with comprehensive NH90 Sea Lion training solution

    Stolberg, Germany, December 19, 2019 – CAE today announced that CAE Elektronik GmbH has signed a contract with the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to provide the German Navy with a comprehensive training solution for the NH90 Sea Lion helicopter. The German Navy is procuring a fleet of 18 NH90 Sea Lion helicopters to support search and rescue (SAR) operations and replace the venerable Sea King MK41 helicopter, which has been in operation for over 40 years for the German Navy. The German Navy NH90 Sea Lion training solution will be based near German Naval Airbase Nordholz, which is the home of the German Naval Air Command. “CAE has a long history supporting German naval aviation training at Nordholz on platforms such as the Sea King and Lynx helicopters as well as P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft,” said Niels Kröning, General Manager, CAE Elektronik GmbH. “We are honoured to be selected to continue this longstanding cooperation with the development of a world-class training solution for the NH90 Sea Lion helicopter.” Under terms of the contract, CAE will design and manufacture a suite of NH90 Sea Lion training devices for the German Navy, including: NH90 full-mission simulator capable of compliance to the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Level D qualification, the highest for flight simulators; NH90 cockpit procedures trainer; NH90 operational tactics trainer for training rear-crew tactical coordinators (TACCO) and sensor operators, and capable of networking with the full-mission simulator to provide full-crew mission training; NH90 winch and hoist operator trainer, which will also be capable of networking to other NH90 training devices for full-crew training. In addition, CAE will construct an interim training facility just outside the main entrance to German Naval Airbase Nordholz and will provide on-site training support and maintenance services upon delivery. The new NH90 Sea Lion training system is expected to be operational by the second half of 2022. “This contract award for the German Navy NH90 Sea Lion further extends CAE's industry-leading position providing comprehensive training solutions for the enduring NH90 helicopter platform,” said Marc-Olivier Sabourin, Vice President and General Manager, Defence & Security International, CAE. “The German Navy will now join the German Army and other countries including Australia, the Netherlands, Qatar, New Zealand and others in partnering with CAE to provide the training systems and support required to prepare their NH90 aircrews.” The NH90 full-mission simulator for the German Navy will feature a range of CAE's core simulation technologies. These technologies include: six degree-of-freedom (DOF) electric motion system; high-performance vibration platform to replicate vibration cues critical to helicopter pilots; and a high-fidelity CAE Medallion-6000 image generator. The NH90 training devices will also feature the Open Geospatial Consortium Common Database (OGC CDB) architecture, an international standard for the creation of synthetic environment databases that has been adopted on a range of German Armed Forces training systems. About NSPA The NATO Support and Procurement Agency brings together in a single organization NATO's logistics and procurement support activities, providing integrated multinational solutions for its customers. NSPA acts as NATO's premier life cycle management (including acquisition) and services provider, effectively and efficiently delivering a broad spectrum of integrated capabilities for NATO, its nations and partners, including support to operations. About CAE CAE's Defence & Security business unit focuses on helping prepare our customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness. We are a world-class training systems integrator offering a comprehensive portfolio of training centres, training services and simulation products across the air, land, sea and public safety market segments. We serve our global defence and security customers through regional operations in Canada; the United States/Latin America; Europe/Africa; and Asia-Pacific/Middle East, all of which leverage the full breadth of CAE's capabilities, technologies and solutions. CAE is a global leader in training for the civil aviation, defence and security, and healthcare markets. Backed by a record of more than 70 years of industry firsts, we continue to help define global training standards with our innovative virtual-to-live training solutions to make flying safer, maintain defence force readiness and enhance patient safety. We have the broadest global presence in the industry, with over 10,000 employees, 160 sites and training locations in over 35 countries. Each year, we train more than 220,000 civil and defence crewmembers, including more than 135,000 pilots, and thousands of healthcare professionals worldwide. www.cae.com Follow us on Twitter @CAE_Inc and @CAE_Defence View source version on CAE: https://www.cae.com/news-events/press-releases/cae-wins-contract-to-provide-german-navy-with-comprehensive-nh90-sea-lion-training-solution

  • Royal Canadian Air Force wants more than a few good pilots as it’s losing many of them to commercial jobs

    13 février 2019 | Local, Aérospatial

    Royal Canadian Air Force wants more than a few good pilots as it’s losing many of them to commercial jobs

    by Lee Berthiaume The Canadian Press OTTAWA — A shortage of experienced pilots is forcing the Royal Canadian Air Force to walk a delicate line between keeping enough seasoned aviators available to train new recruits and lead missions in the air. Air Force commander Lt.-Gen. Al Meinzinger described the balancing act during a recent interview in which he also revealed many pilots today are likely to have less experience than counterparts in similar positions 10 years ago. Much of the problem can be traced back to veteran aviators leaving for commercial jobs, or other opportunities outside the military, forcing senior commanders into a juggling act over where to put those still in uniform. "In order to (support) your training system ... you've got to pull experienced pilots into those positions, but you have to have experienced pilots on the squadrons to season the youth that are joining the units," he said. "So it's a bit of a delicate balance. And when you're in a situation where you don't have as much experience, broadly speaking, you've got to balance that very carefully. Hence the idea of retaining as much talent as we can." Fixing the problems created by the shortage will become especially critical if the Air Force is to be ready for the arrival of replacements for the CF-18s. Meinzinger said such transitions from one aircraft to another are particularly difficult — the RCAF needs to keep the same number of planes in the air to fly missions and have senior aviators train new pilots, while still sending seasoned pilots for training on the incoming fleet. "Ideally you want to go into those transitions very, very healthy with 100 per cent manning and more experience than you could ever imagine," Meinzinger said. While he is confident the military can address its pilot shortage in the next few years, especially when it comes to those responsible for manning Canada's fighter jets, the stakes to get it right are extremely high. The federal auditor general reported in November that the military doesn't have enough pilots and mechanics to fly and maintain the country's CF-18 fighter jets. Air Force officials revealed in September they were short 275 pilots and need more mechanics, sensor operators and other trained personnel across different aircraft fleets. There are concerns the deficit will get worse as a result of explosive growth predicted in the global commercial airline sector, which could pull many experienced military pilots out of uniform. "That's the expectation, that Canada will need an additional 7,000 to 8,000 pilots just to nourish the demands within the Canadian aerospace sector," Meinzinger said. "And we don't have the capacity as a nation to produce even half of that." Within the military, there also haven't been enough new pilots produced to replace those who have left. The auditor general found that while 40 fighter pilots recently left the Forces, only 30 new ones were trained. The military is working on a contract for a new training program that will let the Air Force increase the number of new pilots trained in a given year when necessary, as the current program allows only a fixed number to be produced. Meanwhile, Meinzinger said the loss of more seasoned pilots means others are being asked to take on more responsibility earlier in their careers, though he denied any significant impact on training or missions. He said the military is managing the situation through the use of new technology, such as simulators, to ensure the Air Force can still do its job. "There's no doubt commanding officers today in RCAF squadrons, they have probably less flying hours than they did 10 years ago," he said. "What that (commanding officer) has today is probably an exposure to 21st-century technology and training. So I think that certainly offsets the reduction of flying hours." Meinzinger and other top military commanders are nonetheless seized with the importance of keeping veteran pilots in uniform to ensure those climbing into the cockpit for the first time have someone to look to for guidance — now and in the future. New retention strategies are being rolled out that include better support for military families, increased certainty for pilots in terms of career progression and a concerted effort to keep them in the cockpit and away from desks and administrative work. Other militaries, notably the U.S., that are struggling with a shortage of pilots have introduced financial bonuses and other measures to stay in uniform. Meinzinger couldn't commit to such an initiative, but did say that "nothing is off the table." The situation may not represent an existential crisis, at least not yet, but officials know it is one that needs to be addressed if Canada's Air Force is to continue operating at top levels for the foreseeable future. "Experience is what allows us to (transfer knowledge) and grow for the future," Meinzinger said. "And that's why I talk about it as being kind of the centre of gravity. In the extreme, if you lose all your experience, you can't regenerate yourself." https://www.thespec.com/news-story/9169169-royal-canadian-air-force-wants-more-than-a-few-good-pilots-as-it-s-losing-many-of-them-to-commercial-jobs/

  • Thanatologie forensique: Apport de cerveaux au Québec

    26 octobre 2018 | Local, Sécurité

    Thanatologie forensique: Apport de cerveaux au Québec

    Une experte médico-légale de premier plan obtient une chaire de recherche Canada 150 à l'Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières Le 26 octobre 2018 — Trois-Rivières (Québec) Le Canada est une destination de premier choix pour certains des plus grands scientifiques et universitaires du monde entier. Pour faire du Canada un pays audacieux et innovateur, nous devons tirer profit des percées des scientifiques canadiens et de leurs homologues du monde entier. Aujourd'hui, le ministre de l'Infrastructure et des Collectivités, l'honorable François-Philippe Champagne, au nom de la ministre des Sciences et des Sports, l'honorable Kirsty Duncan, était à l'Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières pour souligner l'attribution d'une chaire de recherche Canada 150 en thanatologie forensique à Mme Shari Louise Forbes. Mme Forbes, qui travaillait auparavant à l'Australian Facility for Taphonomic Experimental Research, mènera des recherches sur les changements qui surviennent dans le corps après la mort pour étudier l'incidence de l'environnement unique du Canada sur les taux de décomposition. Ses travaux de recherche médico-légale amélioreront la collecte, l'identification et le rapatriement des restes humains lors des enquêtes sur des personnes disparues, des cas d'homicides et des victimes de catastrophes de grande ampleur et de crimes de guerre. Mme Forbes est l'une des 25 nouvelles recrues du Programme des chaires de recherche Canada 150 qui ont fait l'objet d'une annonce par la ministre Duncanplus tôt cette année. Des 25 titulaires, 60 % sont des femmes et 40 % sont des chercheurs canadiens qui ont choisi de revenir au Canada pour mener à bien leurs ambitieux programmes de recherche. Chaque titulaire de chaire pourra recruter des étudiants au Canada et ailleurs pour l'aider dans ses travaux dans des disciplines comme la chimie, la microbiologie, la génomique de l'évolution et la psychologie. Le gouvernement du Canada a fait de la science une priorité en investissant 4 milliards de dollars dans la recherche fondamentale dans le budget de 2018 pour renforcer notre capacité d'innover et d'être des chefs de file en matière d'emplois de l'avenir. Citations « Le Canada appuie la science et nos scientifiques qui travaillent vraiment fort pour faire du Canada un chef de file en matière de recherche et d'innovation. Les travaux de Mme Forbes rehausseront encore plus la réputation de premier plan qu'a le Québec à l'échelle internationale dans le domaine de la recherche médico-légale spécialisée et aideront les policiers à identifier les restes des personnes qui sont mortes à la suite de crimes ou lors de catastrophes de grande envergure. » — Le ministre de l'Infrastructure et des Collectivités, l'honorable François-Philippe Champagne « C'est un privilège de célébrer nos nouveaux titulaires de chaires de recherche Canada 150, dont les contributions à la recherche rendront l'économie plus florissante et la classe moyenne plus forte. Leur arrivée représente par ailleurs un apport de cerveaux pour notre pays, un pays dont la réputation n'est plus à faire pour ce qui est de l'ouverture, de la diversité et du bon accueil qu'il réserve aux scientifiques et aux chercheurs passionnés de partout dans le monde. » — La ministre des Sciences et des Sports, l'honorable Kirsty Duncan « Nous croyons que le Canada est vraiment l'un des meilleurs endroits au monde où mener des recherches d'avant-garde et innovatrices, où l'ingéniosité et la créativité humaines sont mises à contribution pour nous faire progresser dans l'atteinte de nos objectifs communs. Les titulaires de chaires de recherche Canada 150 sont la preuve que le Canada réussit à attirer les chercheurs les plus talentueux au monde. Nous sommes fiers qu'ils aient choisi de poursuivre leurs travaux novateurs dans notre pays, et d'encadrer et de former les étudiants universitaires et des chercheurs postdoctoraux qui formeront la prochaine génération de leaders dans tous les domaines de l'économie et de la société. » — Le président du Conseil de recherches en sciences humaines du Canada, Ted Hewitt « Nous sommes très fiers de l'obtention de cette prestigieuse chaire de recherche Canada 150. Seulement 25 chaires de ce type ont été attribuées au Canada, dont 4 au Québec, afin de souligner le 150e anniversaire du pays. Nous nous réjouissons également que la professeure Shari Forbes, de réputation internationale, ait choisi de poursuivre ses travaux à l'UQTR. Notre université continuera ainsi d'accroître sa renommée en criminalistique, tout en développant de nouvelles collaborations, ici et à l'étranger. En plus de former la relève en criminalistique, l'équipe de la Chaire contribuera certainement au succès des enquêtes policières. » — Le recteur de l'Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Daniel McMahon Faits en bref Dans le budget de 2017, le gouvernement du Canada a investi 117,6 millions de dollars pour lancer un concours visant à doter les chaires de recherche Canada 150. Il s'agit d'un programme de financement ponctuel destiné à favoriser l'afflux de cerveaux au Canada. Le financement des chaires de recherche Canada 150 provient des trois organismes subventionnaires : le Conseil de recherches en sciences humaines du Canada, le Conseil de recherches en sciences naturelles et en génie du Canada, et les Instituts de recherche en santé du Canada. Les chaires sont attribuées pour une période de sept ans et reçoivent 350 000 $ par année ou 1 million de dollars par année, selon le type de recherche. La Fondation canadienne pour l'innovation fournit un investissement additionnel de plus de 830 000 $ pour appuyer les chaires de recherche Canada 150. L'investissement dans le Programme des chaires de recherche Canada 150 s'inscrit dans le soutien global du gouvernement à la science, ce qui inclut plus de 4 milliards de dollars pour la science fondamentale. Liens connexes Programme des chaires de recherche Canada 150 Titulaires de chaire de recherche Canada 150 Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières Personnes-ressources Suivez les titulaires des chaires de recherche Canada sur Twitter : @CRC_CRC Nyree St-Denis Conseillère en communications Cabinet de la ministre des Sciences et des Sports 343-291-4051 nyree.st-denis@canada.ca Relations avec les médias Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada 343-291-1777 ic.mediarelations-mediasrelations.ic@canada.ca Ann-Clara Vaillancourt Attachée de presse Cabinet du ministre de l'Infrastructure et des Collectivités 613-697-3778 ann-clara.vaillancourt@canada.ca https://www.canada.ca/fr/innovation-sciences-developpement-economique/nouvelles/2018/10/apport-de-cerveaux-au-quebec.html

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