18 décembre 2023 | Local, Sécurité
Minister Blair meets with Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz
Minister Blair meets with Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz
9 septembre 2019 | Local, Aérospatial
Leonardo & CAE collaborate on helicopter training solutions for U.S. government
Leonardo and CAE USA have joined forces to collaborate in the United States to offer integrated solutions for helicopter training requirements for the government market. A memorandum of agreement (MoA) was signed recently between the companies that expands on the long-established relationship between Leonardo and CAE in helicopter training. The MoA is focused on delivering tailored helicopter-and-training packages to U.S. government operators and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers.
The companies will provide low risk and best value by offering a comprehensive and integrated training solution that includes aircraft, simulators and courseware. Working together to create a cohesive flight training package, Leonardo and CAE will be at the forefront of integrated, live, and virtual training developed for specific aircraft missions.
The integrated offerings from Leonardo and CAE could include advanced helicopters, simulators and training devices, courseware, training services, and training centers. Each arrangement will be specific to the customer and determined on a case-by-case basis.
William Hunt, CEO AgustaWestland Philadelphia Corporation, said: “Leonardo has a long history of collaborating with CAE for helicopter training. By creating integrated training systems for the U.S. government together, we are able to offer forward-looking, cost effective solutions that ensure mission success.”
“We look forward to collaborating with Leonardo on training opportunities in the U.S. military market related to Leonardo's range of helicopter platforms,” said Ray Duquette, president and general manager, CAE USA. “Our extensive experience in helicopter simulation and training and specifically on Leonardo helicopters means we will be able to offer timely, cost-effective and integrated training solutions to our U.S. customers.”
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26 octobre 2022 | Local, Naval
La Marine royale canadienne met en service le NCSM Margaret Brooke
26 octobre 2022 – Halifax (N.-É.) – Ministère de la Défense nationale / Forces armées canadiennes Les médias sont invités à assister à la cérémonie de mise en service du Navire canadien de Sa Majesté (NCSM) Margaret Brooke à Halifax, en Nouvelle-Écosse, le 28 octobre. Cette activité constitue la mise en service officielle dans la Marine du NCSM Margaret Brooke, le deuxième navire de patrouille extracôtier et de l'Arctique remis dans le cadre de la Stratégie nationale de construction navale. DATE : Vendredi 28 octobre 2022 à 13 h (Atlantique) LIEU : Jetée NJ, arsenal CSM, Halifax (N.-É.) ACTIVITÉ : Des dirigeants militaires et des dignitaires civils mettront en service le NCSM Margaret Brooke dans la flotte de la MRC. La capitaine de frégate Nicole Robichaud, commandante, et les membres de l'équipage du navire seront accessibles pour des entrevues après la cérémonie. Notes pour le rédacteur en chef/chef des nouvelles : Tous les médias qui souhaitent assister à la cérémonie sont priés de communiquer avec le capitaine de corvette Brian Owens, officier supérieur des affaires publiques des Forces maritimes de l'Atlantique, au 902-401-5529, ou par courriel à brian.owens@forces.gc.ca. Les médias sont priés d'arriver à l'entrée Admiral's, à l'arsenal CSM, avec d'une pièce d'identité avec photo, au plus tard à 12 h 30 (Atlantique), où ils seront accueillis et escortés jusqu'au site pour couvrir l'activité. La cérémonie sera aussi diffusée en direct sur la page Facebook de la Marine royale canadienne à l'adresse Facebook - Marine royale canadienne. https://www.canada.ca/fr/ministere-defense-nationale/nouvelles/2022/10/la-marine-royale-canadienne-met-en-service-le-ncsmmargaret-brooke.html
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14 juin 2018 | Local, Aérospatial, Naval, Terrestre
Trade dispute could leave U.S. firms out of the running to sell military equipment to Canada
U.S. President Donald Trump's tirade against Canada and threats to punish the country could undermine efforts by American firms trying to sell fighter jets and other military equipment to the Canadian Forces, warn defence and industry analysts. One European firm, Airbus, has already been talking with Canadian officials to pitch its plan to build fighter jets in Quebec as it positions itself to win the $16-billion deal to replace CF-18 aircraft. An Italian aerospace firm, Leonardo, is looking at building helicopters in Nova Scotia as it moves towards negotiations for a search-and-rescue aircraft modernization project the Department of National Defence says will be worth between $1 billion and $5 billion. Trump has hit Canadian aluminum and steel with tariffs, claiming their import is a threat to national security. After the weekend G7 meeting and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's reaffirming that Canada would reciprocate with tariffs on specific U.S. products, Trump vowed more economic grief that will “cost a lot of money for the people of Canada.” Trump's move comes at a time when European firms are courting the Canadian government, particularly on big-ticket defence items such as aircraft and warships. Billions of dollars in new purchases are potentially at stake and European firms had a strong presence at the recent CANSEC military equipment trade show in Ottawa. “Trump certainly isn't helping U.S. defence companies who want to sell to Canada,” said Martin Shadwick, a defence analyst in Toronto. “It would be very difficult at this point from a political optics point of view for the government to announce awarding contracts to any American firm.” Shadwick said whether that situation will continue for the next several years, when for instance the decision on new fighter jets is supposed to be made, would depend on any further actions by the president. Two U.S. aircraft, the Boeing Super Hornet and the Lockheed Martin F-35, are among the top contenders in that jet competition. The other three aircraft are from European companies. An earlier trade dispute with Canada has already backfired on Boeing and the Trump administration, costing the U.S. billions in fighter jet sales. Last year Boeing complained to the U.S. Commerce Department that Canadian subsidies for Quebec-based Bombardier allowed it to sell its civilian passenger aircraft in the U.S. at cut-rate prices. As a result, the Trump administration brought in a tariff of almost 300 per cent against Bombardier aircraft sold in the U.S. In retaliation, Canada decided against buying 18 new Super Hornet fighter jets from Boeing. That deal would have been worth more than US$5 billion. Christyn Cianfarani, president of the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries, said it is too early to determine the impact of the U.S. tariffs on the domestic defence industry. “Tariffs are never good for trade or business,” she added. “CADSI is monitoring the issue and consulting our members to better understand the potential impact to Canadian firms, both in terms of the direct impact of any tariffs and the more indirect, long term impact on supply chains and market access,” she said. There is growing concern that Canadian aviation firms could be hurt by Trump's aluminum tariffs. The Aerospace Industries Association of Canada did not respond to a request for comment. But its counterpart in the U.S. has voiced concern that American aerospace companies could feel pain. In March, the U.S. Aerospace Industries Association noted it was deeply concerned about Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum as it “will raise costs and disrupt the supply chain, putting U.S. global competitiveness at risk.” “There is also a significant threat for retaliation from other countries towards American made products,” the association noted in a statement. Canada is the largest exporter of aluminum and steel to the U.S. http://nationalpost.com/news/politics/trade-dispute-could-leave-u-s-firms-out-of-the-running-to-sell-military-equipment-to-canada