26 septembre 2022 | Local, Terrestre
More problems emerge with new Canadian military machine-guns
“We continue to work closely with Colt Canada, who are covering all costs related to the repair of these issues."
24 septembre 2019 | Local, Naval
Guns from Iroquois-class destroyers up for sale
DAVID PUGLIESE, OTTAWA CITIZEN
The Canadian government is looking for buyers for the OTO Melara 76mm guns removed from the Royal Canadian Navy's Iroquois-class destroyers.
All Iroquois-class ships have been decommissioned, and systems that were strictly associated with that class, have been declared surplus, according to the Department of National Defence. The five 76mm gun systems and associated spare parts from these ships were declared surplus in 2015 and 2016 and are moving through the disposal process, noted DND spokesman Andrew McKelvey.
But the DND has decided not to provide the guns to museums. Instead they are being sold.
Two of the guns were sold last year to the French Defence Ministry for undisclosed amount.
The sale of the other guns is being coordinated by Public Services and Procurement Canada.
The guns are up for sale to Canadian allies or approved buyers within the defence industry.
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4 septembre 2018 | Local, Aérospatial, Naval, Terrestre, C4ISR
No need to ensure purchased military equipment actually works, government officials argue in procurement dispute
David Pugliese, Ottawa Citizen Officials admit they have never tested the latest search and rescue gear to be used by the military and coast guard Canada is under no obligation to ensure the military equipment it purchases can actually do the job, federal officials are arguing, as they admit they have never tested the latest search and rescue gear to be used by the military and coast guard. The admission by staff of Public Services and Procurement Canada is among the evidence in a complaint by two defence firms that argue the government's decision to award a contract to a rival company was unfair. The complaint was filed on July 27 with the Canadian International Trade Tribunal by Kongsberg Geospatial of Ottawa on behalf of Critical Software, a Portuguese firm. The complaint centres on the government decision to name MDA Systems the winner of a $5.6 million contract to provide software to help in search and rescue missions. Critical Software, which teamed with Kongsberg to bid on the project, had originally raised concerns with the government about why the two companies' proposal was thrown out on a technicality. The Critical Software system is used by more than 1,000 organizations, such as coast guards, police and military in more than 30 countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and South America. But because Critical Software and Kongsberg didn't provide a percentage figure of how many systems were in use in each region, their bid was disqualified by the government. The two companies questioned that decision and were stunned when federal officials admitted they have never tested the winning system and didn't actually know whether it meets the requirements of the Canadian Forces or the Canadian Coast Guard. Public Service and Procurement Canada officials stated “Canada may, but will have no obligation, to require that the top-ranked Bidder demonstrate any features, functionality and capabilities described in this bid solicitation or in its bid,” according to the federal response provided to Kongsberg/Critical Software and included in its complaint to the trade tribunal. The government noted in its response that such an evaluation would be conducted after the contract was awarded and insisted the acquisition process was fair and open. Full article: https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/no-need-to-ensure-military-equipment-purchased-actually-works-government-officials-argue-in-procurement-dispute
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5 décembre 2024 | Local, Terrestre
Remarks by Minister of National Defence Bill Blair at the 2024 Halifax International Security Forum
First of all, good afternoon friends. May I also extend a warm welcome to all of you who have travelled here to Halifax.