24 janvier 2019 | Local, Aérospatial
L3 MAS announced on Jan. 24 that it was competitively awarded the Flight Sciences Technical Investigation and Engineering Support (FS TIES) contract from the Government of Canada for the provision of flight sciences engineering support to the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) across all its fleets. The one-year contract includes four one-year option periods.
“L3 MAS is honoured to be selected by the Royal Canadian Air Force to offer technically superior, innovative and cost-effective flight sciences solutions for its fleets of aircraft,” said Jacques Comtois, vice-president and general manager of L3 MAS. “For nearly 15 years, under this very specialized contract, L3 MAS has successfully provided the RCAF with FS TIES services that encompass numerous engineering disciplines.”
L3 MAS has an exceptional range of engineering skills, strategic suppliers and experience managing complex projects that include FS TIES in a collaborative team environment. With over 200 engineers and technologists, L3 MAS provides innovative and cost-effective solutions for its customers.
7 février 2023 | Local, Terrestre
In addition, the army will buy a counter-drone system to be used for Operation Reassurance, the Canadian Forces mission in eastern Europe, according to the Feb. 3 briefing obtained by this newspaper.
3 août 2020 | Local, Aérospatial
FORT WORTH, Texas, July 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 30, the U.S government submitted the Request for Proposal (RFP) response for the Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) built F-35 to Canada in support of their Future Fighter Capability Project. Canada has been a valued partner since the inception of the Joint Strike Fighter competition. Canadian industry plays an integral role in the global F-35 supply chain and has gained significant technical expertise over the past 15-plus year involvement in the F-35 production. "We are extremely proud of our longstanding partnership with Canada, which has played a key role in the F-35's development," said Greg Ulmer, F-35 Program executive vice president. "The 5th Generation F-35 would transform the Royal Canadian Air Force fleet and deliver the capabilities necessary to safeguard Canadian skies. The F-35's unique mix of stealth and sensor technology will enable the Royal Canadian Air Force to modernize their contribution to NORAD operations, ensure Arctic sovereignty and meet increasingly sophisticated global threats." The program will continue to bring manufacturing and production opportunities to Canada, with an estimated 150,000 jobs supported over the life of the program. The F-35 program connects Canadian industry to a global supply chain supporting a growing fleet that will deliver more than 3,200 aircraft and delivers sustainment well past 2060. To date, the F-35 operates from 24 bases worldwide. More than 1,040 pilots and over 9,340 maintainers are trained. Nine nations operate the F-35 from their home soil and six services have employed F-35s in combat operations. For additional information, visit www.f35.com. About Lockheed Martin Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 110,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. SOURCE Lockheed Martin Aeronautics https://news.lockheedmartin.com/2020-07-31-F-35-Proposal-to-Canada-Submitted
1 septembre 2022 | Local, Naval
HMCS Harry DeWolf is expected back to conduct “force generation activities” in November and early December.