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  7 mars 2018 | Local, Naval

  Lockheed Martin Canada Welcomes ANZAC Frigate HMNZS TE KAHA to Canada to Begin Modernization Contract Work

  OTTAWA, Ontario, March 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) Canada has signed a formal contract with the New Zealand government for ship installation and trials to complete the upgrade and modernization of the ANZAC class frigates. The first of two frigates, Her Majesty's New Zealand Ship (HMNZS) TE KAHA arrived in Victoria yesterday. Lockheed Martin Canada is responsible for designing and supplying the upgraded combat system for each ANZAC Class Frigate, including a new combat management system – based on Lockheed Martin Canada's Combat Management System 330 – along with the supply and integration of various sensors, a missile system and a Combat Systems Trainer. Lockheed Martin Canada has entered into a subcontractual agreement with Seaspan Victoria Shipyards Co. Ltd in Victoria, BC, to install the new systems on the ship platforms. "We are very happy to continue our relationship with the Royal New Zealand Navy," said Acting Vice President and General Manager of Lockheed Martin Canada RMS, Gary Fudge. "The New Zealand ANZAC Frigate Systems Upgrade marked our official entrance onto the international market as a combat systems integrator in 2014. Our continued partnership with the Navy is something we are very proud of," added Fudge. "Our partnership with Canadian shipyards on the Halifax Class Modernization program and the confidence that Canada placed in those shipyards on the National Shipbuilding Strategy program led directly to our ability to contract the ANZAC refit work to Seaspan," stated Fudge. Today, Lockheed Martin Canada is the Combat Systems Integrator (CSI) for four major active programs across three countries, including New Zealand's frigate upgrade project, the Chilean Navy's Type 23 modernization, Canada's Arctic Offshore Patrol Ship, and the lead program which saw the initial development of the CMS 330, the Halifax Class Modernization program. "The modernization and upgrades of ANZAC class frigates are critically important to the Royal New Zealand Navy," said Vice President of International Naval Systems Programs Kevin Arthurs. "These upgrades will provide the ships with a greater degree of survivability through a faster decision-making process and a more appropriate response to a variety of threats," added Arthurs. Her Majesty's New Zealand Ship (HMNZS) TE KAHA arrived in Canada yesterday and HMNZS TE MANA is scheduled to arrive in 2019. Under Lockheed Martin Canada supervision and direction, Seaspan Shipyards will refit and install the new systems with an expected completion date of 2020 for the entire contract. The second frigate, HMNZS TE MANA, is scheduled to arrive in 2019. For additional information, visit our website: www.lockheedmartin.ca. About Lockheed Martin Lockheed Martin Canada, headquartered in Ottawa, is the Canadian-based arm of Lockheed Martin Corporation, a global security and aerospace company employing 100,000 people worldwide. Lockheed Martin Canada has been Canada's trusted defence partner for nearly 80 years specializing in the development, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The company employs approximately 980 employees at major facilities in Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax, Calgary, and Victoria, working on a wide range of major programs spanning the aerospace, defence and commercial sectors. SOURCE Lockheed Martin https://news.lockheedmartin.com/2018-03-07-Lockheed-Martin-Canada-Welcomes-ANZAC-Frigate-HMNZS-TE-KAHA-to-Canada-to-Begin-Modernization-Contract-Work

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  5 août 2019 | Local, Naval

  Government of Canada announces construction of new icebreakers for Canadian Coast Guard

  IQALUIT, NU, Aug. 2, 2019 /CNW/ - Canadians across the country rely on the critical services of the Canadian Coast Guard to protect mariners and the marine environment, and to ensure the safe and efficient movement of ships that are key to our vibrant economy. With continued growth in commercial shipping and with climate change already affecting our communities, demands on the Coast Guard continue to grow. The Coast Guard provides critical icebreaking services to ensure commercial ships and ferries have access to Canadian ports during the winter time, and supports summer re-supply activities in Canada's Arctic. To ensure the Coast Guard can continue to deliver these essential services, today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, announced that the Coast Guard will be procuring six new program icebreakers to replace its current aging fleet of icebreakers. Minister Wilkinson also announced, on behalf of the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility, that the Government of Canada is officially launching a competitive process, through an Invitation to Qualify, to add a third Canadian shipyard as a strategic partner under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS). This new shipyard will build the new program icebreakers for the Coast Guard. Coast Guard program icebreakers are essential to Canada's economy by supporting year-round marine trade in Eastern Canada, the St. Lawrence waterway and the Great Lakes. They enable eastern Canadian ferries to operate during the winter time, and are critical to Canada's commercial fisheries. The program icebreakers are also used to provide service to Canada's northern residents by supporting the annual re-supply of goods to Canada's Arctic communities and their industries. Quotes "The Canadian Coast Guard saves lives at sea, maintains safe shipping, enables an otherwise ice-choked economy, protects the marine environment and supports Canadian sovereign presence in the Arctic. Demands on the Coast Guard will only grow as the impacts of climate change become more frequent and intense. By adding the new program icebreakers to renew the fleet, we are ensuring the women and men of the Canadian Coast Guard have the equipment they need to deliver icebreaking services in the Arctic, on the St. Lawrence waterway and on Canada's East Coast." The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard "This is an important undertaking with another significant investment to back it up, and it means even more jobs, more opportunity and more economic development right across the country, while ensuring our Canadian Coast Guard has the ships it needs to do its important work. Together with our partners, we are renewing Canada's federal fleet, advancing Canadian technological innovation and supporting jobs across Canada." The Honourable Carla Qualtrough Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility Quick facts Through the Invitation to Qualify, the Government of Canada will establish a short list of pre-qualified shipyards that will be eligible to submit a formal proposal to become the third strategic partner under the NSS, joining Irving Shipbuilding Inc. and Seaspan's Vancouver Shipyards. Interested suppliers have 15 days, starting today, to respond to the Invitation to Qualify. On May 22, 2019, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that the Government of Canada is investing $15.7 billionto renew the Coast Guard fleet, with up to 16 Multi-Purpose Vessels to be built at Seaspan's Vancouver Shipyards and two new Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ships to be built at Irving Shipbuilding Inc. To date, the Government of Canada has awarded more than $11.4 billion in NSS-related contracts across the country. The Government of Canada's NSS is a long-term, multi-billion-dollar program focused on renewing the Canadian Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Navy fleets to ensure that Canada's marine agencies have the modern ships they need to fulfill their missions, while revitalizing Canada's marine industry, creating good middle-class jobs and maximizing economic benefits across the country. Related products Backgrounder – Canadian Coast Guard's new icebreakers Backgrounder – Canada's National Shipbuilding Strategy – Process to add a third shipyard Associated links National Shipbuilding Strategy Prime Minister announces renewal of Canadian Coast Guard fleet Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook SOURCE Public Services and Procurement Canada For further information: Marielle Hossack, Press Secretary, Office of the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, 819-997-5421; Media Relations, Public Services and Procurement Canada, 819-420-5501, media@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca; 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, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, 613-990-7537, Media.xncr@dfo-mpo.gc.ca Related Links www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/government-of-canada-announces-construction-of-new-icebreakers-for-canadian-coast-guard-821197891.html

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  15 novembre 2018 | Local, Aérospatial

  Le gouvernement du Canada fait don d’hélicoptères excédentaires de la Garde côtière

  Communiqué de presse Le 14 novembre 2018 Saint Hubert (Québec) Garde côtière canadienne Le gouvernement du Canada soutient l'épanouissement d'un personnel bien formé et hautement qualifié pour servir au sein de l'industrie aérospatiale de demain, en faisant don de biens excédentaires de la Garde côtière à des établissements d'enseignement partout au Canada. Ces dons permettent d'aider à appuyer la formation en entretien d'aéronefs au Canada, en fournissant aux étudiants une expérience pratique. Au nom de l'honorable Jonathan Wilkinson, ministre des Pêches, des Océans et de la Garde côtière canadienne, Sherry Romanado, secrétaire parlementaire de la ministre des Aînés, et députée de Longueuil–Charles-LeMoyne, a annoncé aujourd'hui que l'École nationale d'aérotechnique, affiliée au cégep Édouard-Montpetit, de même que neuf autres établissements d'enseignement ou de formation dans tout le Canada, a reçu un hélicoptère Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm BO-105 de la Garde côtière. Les dix hélicoptères BO-105 ont été en service à la Garde côtière canadienne pendant plus de 30 ans. Le premier hélicoptère BO-105 a été acquis par la Garde côtière en avril 1985, et le tout dernier, en avril 1988. La flotte d'hélicoptères joue un rôle essentiel à l'appui des programmes tels que le déglaçage, la communication maritime, les aides à la navigation, l'intervention environnementale, la protection des voies navigables, la conservation et la protection, la science et le soutien aux autres ministères du gouvernement, au besoin. Dans le cadre du Plan de renouvellement de la flotte de la Garde côtière, le gouvernement du Canada a acquis et déployé 22 nouveaux hélicoptères, incluant 15 hélicoptères de transport de léger tonnage (Bell Epi 429) et sept hélicoptères de transport de moyen tonnage (Bell Epi 412). Citations « Je suis fier que ces hélicoptères de la Garde côtière aideront les étudiants partout au pays à se perfectionner, en leur offrant la possibilité d'acquérir une expérience pratique. Ces actifs ont une longue histoire et font partie du patrimoine de la Garde côtière. Je suis heureux que les générations à venir pourront en profiter pour acquérir l'expertise nécessaire en entretien d'aéronefs de haut niveau ». L'honorable Jonathan Wilkinson, ministre des Pêches, des Océans et de la Garde côtière canadienne « Les étudiants de l'École nationale d'aérotechnique bénéficieront du don du gouvernement du Canada. Il n'y a rien de tel que de pouvoir offrir aux étudiants la possibilité de se perfectionner et d'améliorer leurs compétences en apprenant directement sur des biens réels de la Garde côtière ». Sherry Romanado, secrétaire parlementaire de la ministre des Aînés, et députée de Longueuil–Charles-LeMoyne « L'École nationale d'aérotechnique (ÉNA) compte parmi les dix établissements d'enseignement au Canada ayant reçu un BO-105 en cadeau. En s'ajoutant aux 37 aéronefs de l'ÉNA, cela permet d'accroître la valeur pédagogique des laboratoires et des activités pratiques, dans les hangars, sur un nouveau type d'hélicoptère. Nous sommes très reconnaissants envers la Garde côtière canadienne pour ce don qui permet d'offrir à nos étudiants une formation encore plus collée aux besoins de l'industrie tout en renouvelant notre flotte d'appareils ». Sylvain Lambert, directeur général du cégep Édouard-Montpetit et directeur de l'ÉNA Faits en bref Au total, dix établissements d'enseignement ou de formation approuvés par Transports Canada et offrant des programmes pour techniciens d'entretien d'aéronefs, partout au Canada, ont reçu comme don un hélicoptère BO-105. La Garde côtière canadienne a terminé la construction et la livraison de 15 hélicoptères de transport léger Bell 429 et de 7 hélicoptères de transport moyen Bell 412EPI dans le cadre de son Plan de renouvellement de la flotte toujours en cours. Les 22 nouveaux hélicoptères ont été déployés aux bases de la Garde côtière partout au pays. La Garde côtière canadienne construit actuellement un simulateur de vol complet qui doit offrir une plateforme pour la formation sur la nouvelle flotte. Les établissements bénéficiaires utiliseront les hélicoptères BO-105 pour la formation pratique sur les programmes de mécanique et d'ingénierie. https://www.canada.ca/fr/peches-oceans/nouvelles/2018/11/le-gouvernement-du-canada-fait-don-dhelicopteres-excedentaires-de-la-garde-cotiere.html