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  4 février 2019 | Local, C4ISR

  Le gouvernement du Canada annonce l’attribution de contrats de recherche et développement à l’appui de la surveillance de l’Arctique

  Le 1er février 2019 – Ottawa (Ontario) – Défense nationale/Forces armées canadiennes Le ministère de la Défense nationale (MDN) investit dans la recherche et le développement en matière de défense afin de trouver des solutions novatrices aux défis de surveillance auxquels les Forces armées canadiennes (FAC) sont confrontées, particulièrement dans le Nord canadien. À l'appui de cet objectif, le député de York-Centre, Michael Levitt, a annoncé aujourd'hui, au nom du ministre de la Défense Harjit S. Sajjan, que le ministère de la Défense nationale, par l'entremise de Services publics et Approvisionnements Canada, a accordé deux contrats à Raytheon Canada Limitée et au laboratoire de vol spatial de l'Institut universitaire d'études aérospatiales de l'Université de Toronto (UTIAS SFL) dans le cadre de la Connaissance de la situation dans tous les domaines (CSTD) du programme de sciences et technologie (S et T), pour un total de 46,2 millions de dollars. Raytheon Canada Limited a obtenu un contrat de 31,2 millions de dollars pour la construction d'appareils électroniques d'émission et de réception destinés à une étude sur la détection radar à longue portée au-delà de l'horizon. Un contrat de 15 millions de dollars a également été attribué au UTIAS SFL pour le développement d'un prototype de microsatellite multifonctionnel équipé d'une technologie de détection de pointe pour la surveillance aérienne et maritime. Comme le souligne la politique de défense Protection, Sécurité, Engagement, l'aptitude à mener des travaux de pointe en recherche et développement dans le domaine des technologies relatives aux satellites et aux radars est essentielle au soutien des capacités des FAC, tout particulièrement dans des régions éloignées comme l'Arctique canadien. Les solutions de surveillance comme celles-ci améliorent notre accès à des renseignements précis et opportuns, ce qui permet aux FAC et à nos partenaires de mieux recueillir, comprendre et diffuser l'information et les renseignements, tout en appuyant notre capacité de mener des opérations couronnées de succès au pays comme à l'étranger. Ces systèmes appuieront la capacité du gouvernement du Canada d'exercer sa souveraineté dans le Nord, accroîtront la sensibilisation aux questions de sûreté et de sécurité et favoriseront une meilleure connaissance des activités commerciales et de transport dans l'Arctique canadien. De plus, les solutions trouvées dans le cadre de la CSTD du programme S et T contribueront aux efforts conjoints du Canada et des États-Unis pour moderniser des éléments du Commandement de la défense aérospatiale de l'Amérique du Nord (NORAD). Citations « Notre gouvernement comprend que la science et l'innovation sont cruciales pour relever certains de nos défis les plus complexes en matière de défense et de sécurité. Gr'ce à ces contrats, le ministère de la Défense nationale passe à l'étape suivante dans la résolution de nos problèmes de surveillance dans l'Arctique. Nous sommes fiers de nous associer à Raytheon Canada et au laboratoire de vol spatial pour continuer à produire des solutions novatrices visant à protéger le Nord canadien. » Honorable Harjit S. Sajjan Ministre de la Défense nationale Faits en bref Les microsatellites du UTIAS SFL en cours de développement offriront une détection et une identification rapides et ponctuelles de cibles de surface ou aériennes. On s'attend à ce que cela améliore la fiabilité des performances de détection et d'identification et entraîne l'amélioration de la connaissance de la situation pour les FAC et nos partenaires. Une fois le prototype terminé et testé avec succès, deux microsatellites supplémentaires seront construits pour créer une petite formation. Ceux-ci seront ensuite lancés à des fins de démonstration et d'essai. L'objectif principal du projet Raytheon est de démontrer la faisabilité de la technologie des radars à ondes ionosphériques pour la détection de cibles aériennes à toutes les altitudes au-delà de l'horizon du radar. Cela comprend la réflexion de signaux sur l'ionosphère vers une station de réception située au-delà de la ligne de visée. Une fois opérationnel, le système sera utilisé conjointement avec d'autres systèmes pour mieux comprendre l'effet des aurores boréales sur la détection de cibles au-delà de l'horizon. La CSTD du programme S et T vise à tirer parti de l'expertise scientifique et technologique novatrice d'autres ministères, du milieu universitaire, de l'industrie et d'autres alliés pour déterminer, évaluer et valider des technologies à l'appui de la surveillance aérienne et maritime, plus particulièrement dans le Nord. Gr'ce à un investissement quinquennal de 133 millions de dollars jusqu'en 2020, la CSTD du programme S et T appuie l'élaboration d'options pour mieux faire connaître les approches aériennes, maritimes de surface et souterraines du Canada, en particulier celles de l'Arctique. L'organisation scientifique et technologique de la Défense nationale, Recherche et développement pour la défense Canada (RDDC), est le chef de file national en S et T pour la défense et la sécurité. RDDC fournit à la communauté des S et T pour la défense, aux Forces armées canadiennes, à d'autres ministères et au milieu de la sécurité publique, les connaissances et la technologie nécessaires pour défendre et protéger les intérêts du Canada au pays et à l'étranger. Liens connexes Connaissance de la situation dans tous les domaines – Programme de S et T Protection, Sécurité, Engagement https://www.canada.ca/fr/ministere-defense-nationale/nouvelles/2019/02/le-gouvernement-du-canada-annonce-lattribution-de-contrats-de-recherche-et-developpement-a-lappui-de-la-surveillance-de-larctique.html

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  6 juillet 2021 | Local, Aérospatial, Naval, Terrestre, C4ISR, Sécurité

  Electrical Components International Acquires Promark Electronics

  July 06, 2021 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time ST. LOUIS & MONTREAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Electrical Components International, Inc. (“ECI”), a leading global supplier of wire harnesses, electrical components, and sub-assemblies for diversified industrial markets, today announced the acquisition of Promark Electronics Inc. (“Promark Electronics”). Founded in 1987 by Syd Knecht, Promark Electronics is a manufacturer of wire harnesses and cable and electromechanical assemblies utilized by commercial electric vehicles and other technically-complex, mission-critical products. With the growing demand for commercial electric vehicles, Promark Electronics has developed high-voltage cable and assemblies as part of its ProEV™ platform, which has made it a trusted partner to leading commercial electric vehicle manufacturers. The company will continue and expand its manufacturing operations in its Montreal, Quebec, Canada facilities. “We are excited to partner with Promark Electronics and establish ECI as the high-voltage harness supplier of choice in high-value, high-growth markets,” said Mike Balsei, Chief Executive Officer of ECI. “With ECI's global scale and Promark Electronics' proprietary solutions, we will be able to help manufacturers meet the increasing demand for commercial electric vehicles as well as in adjacent e-mobility verticals.” The Knecht Family will continue to lead the Promark Electronics team. In a joint statement, Jarred, Brandon, and Robert Knecht commented: “We are incredibly proud of the business and reputation that our family has built over the past three decades. We are thrilled to have found an industry-leading partner to help us further accelerate our growth, particularly in the e-mobility space. We are excited to join the ECI family, deepen our customer relationships, and continue our long track record of innovation and excellence.” ECI is a portfolio company of Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. (“Cerberus”), a global leader in alternative investing. Earlier this year, ECI acquired Omni Connection International, a manufacturer of wire harnesses and connection systems for leading tier one automotive suppliers. Michael Sanford, Senior Managing Director at Cerberus, added: “Promark Electronics adds a highly complementary platform serving a rapidly growing market. We remain excited about the strategic opportunities for ECI and look forward to supporting the business' continued growth.” Barclays served as financial advisor and Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP and Debevoise & Plimpton LLP served as legal counsel to ECI and Cerberus. Lincoln International LLC, Crowe BGK, and EY served as financial advisors to Promark Electronics and Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP acted as legal counsel. About ECI Founded in 1953, Electrical Components International, Inc. (ECI) is one of the world's leading wire harness, electrical components, and sub-assembly suppliers for diversified industrial markets. With nearly 22,000 employees in 31 facilities spanning eight countries and four continents, ECI's “blue-chip” customer base includes many firms in the Fortune 500 across the appliance, HVAC, construction, agriculture, transportation, and critical infrastructure sectors. For more information about ECI, visit www.ecintl.com. About Promark Electronics Founded in 1987 by Syd Knecht and headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Promark Electronics is a state-of-the-art electronics manufacturer, serving OEMs in industries with complex production processes and applications, including e-mobility, industrial technology, medical, mining, aerospace, space, and defense industries. For more information, visit www.PMK.com. About Cerberus Founded in 1992, Cerberus is a global leader in alternative investing with over $55 billion in assets across complementary credit, private equity, and real estate strategies. We invest across the capital structure where our integrated investment platforms and proprietary operating capabilities create an edge to improve performance and drive long-term value. Our tenured teams have experience working collaboratively across asset classes, sectors, and geographies to seek strong risk-adjusted returns for our investors. For more information about our people and platforms, visit us at www.cerberus.com. Contacts ECI Julie Mottershead julie.mottershead@ecintl.com (314) 261-7774 Cerberus Akash Lodh Sard Verbinnen & Co. Cerberus-SVC@sardverb.com (202) 758-4263

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  28 novembre 2017 | Local, Naval

  Lockheed Martin, BAE submit warship bid

  ANDREA GUNN OTTAWA BUREAU Days before the bid submission deadline for the Canadian Surface Combatant request for proposals, Lockheed Martin Canada has announced it has teamed up with the UK-based BAE Systems to submit a proposal for Canada's new fleet of warships. The combined request for proposals is for an off-the-shelf ship design and combat systems integrator, and experts say the Lockheed Canada and BAE duo will be a powerhouse contender. For the ship design, BAE Systems is offering its Type 26 Global Combat Ship — long rumoured to be a favourite of Royal Canadian Navy officials and arguably the newest and most advanced vessel of its kind in the world — and the only possible contender that has yet to actually be built. The Royal Navy is building eight of their own Type 26 vessels. For the combat systems, which is best described as the brain and nervous systems of the ship's intelligence and combat operations, Lockheed Canada is offering its Canadian-designed CMS 330. This is a newer version of the combat management system Lockheed designed for the Royal Canadian Navy's original Halifax-class ships and is present on Canada's modernized frigates. Both firms were identified among bidders prequalified to participate in the process, alongside other international industry giants like ThyssenKrupp, Navantia and DCNS. Also part of the consortium participating in the Lockheed/BAE bid are CAE, L3 Technologies, MDA and Dartmouth-based marine tech firm Ultra Electronics. Speaking with The Chronicle Herald on Monday, Gary Fudge, VP of Canadian naval systems programs with Lockheed, said an independent study completed by Lockheed Canada revealed the Type 26 as the best design in the running, and prompted their interest in teaming with BAE for preliminary work several years before Canada announced that it would be combining the ship design and combat systems integrator into a single bid. He said BAE's modern design and modern toolsets — for example their use of advanced digital blueprints that will make it easier to modify and modernize the design in the future — made the Type 26 the key contender for them. “Given that Irving has just built the most modern shipyard, we wanted the designer to have toolsets and data that can migrate easily into Irving's toolsets,” said Fudge. Irving is the prime contractor for the combat portion of the government's National Shipbuilding Strategy and will build a fleet of 15 Canadian Surface Combatants (CSCs) at its Halifax shipyard, with a budget of $56billion to $60 billion, starting in the 2020s. It will also have a say, alongside the federal government, in selecting the winning bidder. Rosemary Chapdelaine, vice president and general manager with Lockheed Martin Canada Rotary and Mission Systems, on Monday touted job creation in Canada, including Nova Scotia, as a key component to their bid. For example, Lockheed Canada's combat systems and integration technology is built at a facility in Ottawa and tested at the the company's Maritime Advanced Testing and Training Site in Dartmouth. Chapdelaine said Lockheed Canada's approach to the bid is to be seen as the Canadian team, even if it takes points from other parts of their bid. “We want to provide the Canadian content, do the direct work in Canada using Canadian industry,” she said. David Perry, a senior analyst with Canadian Global Affairs Institute, said Lockheed Canada's long history with the Royal Canadian Navy via the Halifax-class frigates and the advantages of the Type 26 over other potential designs puts the consortium in a good spot in the competition. “An advantage of the Type 26 would be that where the requirements for it overlap with CSC, the technology would be very new, without modifying the design at all. The other ships in the competition would be older technology, so they'd need to modify it to introduce more current technology,” he said. But that doesn't make it a shoo-in — in an RFP with thousands of different parts, Perry said the winning design will have to tick a lot of boxes. Speed and accommodations for example, while adequate in the Type 26, Perry said are not necessarily the cream of the crop compared to other options out there. Retired navy commander and defence analyst Ken Hansen agreed that Lockheed Canada's extensive experience working with the Canadian Navy, as well as their edge on Canadian content, gives them an advantage over some parts of the competition. But, he said, while extremely advanced technology, the Type 26 might not be the ship Canada needs due to its high price and extreme complexity. “The (Type 26) is inordinately complex and it had a lot of teething pains — the ship has been described in the U.K. press as overpriced and a technical nightmare,” he said. “I have not gotten that warm feeling where the reassurances from the British design authorities say ‘Oh it's solved and we're back on track.'” It is not known how many groups will submit bids for the CSC competition. At least one other has gone public — Alion Canada announced its bid with Dutch De Zeven Provinciën Air Defence and Command frigate as its design last week. The federal government says it expects to be able to select a winning bidder at the earliest in the spring of 2018, dependent on the number and quality of bids it receives. http://thechronicleherald.ca/novascotia/1524306-lockheed-martin-bae-submit-warship-bid