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  16 février 2021 | Local, Terrestre

  SOUCY INTERNATIONAL Inc. ( DEFENSE DIVISION ) AWARDED CONTRACT TO INTEGRATE SEGMENTED COMPOSITE RUBBER TRACK ON TO U . S ARMY OMFV TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATOR

  SOUCY INTERNATIONAL Inc. (DEFENSE DIVISION) AWARDED CONTRACT TO INTEGRATE SEGMENTED COMPOSITE RUBBER TRACK ON TO U.S ARMY OMFV TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATOR 11 February 2021 – Drummondville QC Canada, Soucy International Defense Division, has been awarded a contract to manufacture and deliver prototype Segmented Composite Rubber Track (SCRT) systems for the U.S Army Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) as part of the Platform Electrification and Mobility (PEM) project This project has been created to help develop, integrate and test essential electrification and mobility technologies necessary for soldier experimentation of manned and unmanned Next Generation Combat Vehicle (NGCV) platforms. Within the NGCV program, there is the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV) and the Robotically Controlled Vehicle (RCV). Soucy will refine existing SCRT technology as part of the OMFV Demonstrator within the PEM program that is aimed to achieve its goal of silent mobility, reduce track system weight compared to conventional steel tracks, reduce rolling resistance, and ease maintenance and logistical burden. One of the major technical objectives of the PEM project is to provide silent mobility for a 50-ton tracked vehicle. Continuous composite rubber track (CRT) solutions provide significant noise and vibration reduction compared to a typical steel track. Soucy CRT has made great improvements over the last 15 years, with the continuous, single loop design providing significant reductions in weight; vibration; acoustic and thermal signature; increased fuel efficiency, and ease of maintenance, allowing for reduced logistical support. Segmentation of a composite rubber track could potentially further reduce soldier physical maintenance burden, vehicle installation time, and ease overall sustainment challenges in a contested operational environment. This prototype will allow the United States (US) Army and Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) to evaluate demonstrated options of different track systems for the OMFV program. -ends- Media Contacts: Angeline Heckel-Elies, Soucy Defense Division, +1 (819) 474 4522, Angeline.heckel-elies@soucy-group.com About CRT Tracks Increased durability over conventional steel tracks. Reduced vibration (up to 70%), noise (up to 13dB), thermal signature, braking distance, vehicle weight (up to 50%) and fuel consumption (up to 30%). Reduced vehicle crew fatigue. Significant reduction in life cycle costs and virtually maintenance free. Elimination of damage to infrastructure. About Soucy Soucy has been established for 50 years and specialize in the design, development, and manufacturing of CRT. Soucy supply a variety of components and parts for major manufacturers of power sport, industrial, agricultural and Defense vehicles around the world. Since entering the Defense market 26 years ago, the demand for Soucy's products has grown, and now being utilised in 12 counties worldwide. Soucy's expertise and knowledge of rubber track applications lie in compounding and track construction. The key elements in exceeding the specifications of traditional Steel Tracks and meeting customer requirements is the relationship between the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and rubber heat generation, this balance is critical in the design of CRT. www.soucy-defense.com

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  7 décembre 2018 | Local, Aérospatial

  Feds to move military aircraft testing from Alberta to Ottawa, but Cold Lake politicians say they're in the dark

  David Pugliese, Ottawa Citizen and Tyler Dawson DND officials said there had been consultation about the move with local politicians. 'It's totally not true,' said local MP David Yurdiga The federal government will create a new centre of excellence in Ottawa to support aircraft testing, but it will come at the cost of relocating staff and shutting down existing military facilities in Alberta. The move affects the Canadian military's Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment, or AETE, which has been at Cold Lake, Alta. since 1971. Under the new plan AETE would be relocated to the international airport in Ottawa and partnered with the National Research Council Flight Research Laboratory and Transport Canada Aircraft Services Directorate to create a centre of excellence for flight testing and evaluation. The move would affect almost one-third of the unit, which employs 166 military personnel and 22 public servants. The remaining two-thirds would be reassigned to other air force functions, said Department of National Defence spokesman Dan Le Bouthillier. Moving AETE will save $14 million a year and free up space for the arrival of more fighter jets at Cold Lake. Canada is in the process of purchasing used fighter aircraft from Australia and the federal government has committed to buying 88 new jets to replace the existing fleet of CF-18s. “This partnership will streamline our flight testing and evaluation capability, while ensuring sufficient space is available for the arrival of additional fighter aircraft in Cold Lake,” Le Bouthillier said. The move, however, is not sitting well with local politicians. David Yurdiga, the Conservative MP for the area, said he'd heard about the move on Monday when it was raised at the House Commons Standing Committee on Public Accounts. DND officials briefing the committee said there had been consultation about the move with local politicians. “It's totally not true,” said Yurdiga. Craig Copeland, the mayor of Cold Lake, said the city hasn't yet received a briefing from officials in Ottawa. “It's been sort of verbally mentioned over the years that there would be a re-org,” he explained. “We're hoping to get somebody to brief us.” Details about the exact number of jobs that will be moved from Alberta are still not clear. It is not known how many of the air force personnel who will be reassigned to new jobs would continue to operate from Cold Lake. Yurdiga said the loss of jobs would hit the community hard but he added that defence minister Harjit Sajjan had assured him there would be a “net benefit” to the community. “Cold Lake can't afford to lose even one position,” Yurdiga said. “There are so many unanswered questions and uncertainty is what the community is facing,” he added. Copeland said he had heard an estimate of 50 jobs being lost. That would be a real blow to the area, already suffering from depressed oil prices, and with a home foreclosure rate, he said, of around 10 per cent. “That is concerning to me,” Copeland said. “On the one hand it's tough to see people leave our community but on the other hands, we are hopeful — and expecting — that the Canadian military's going to be investing (locally) for the new fighter jet program.” AETE currently occupies the second-largest and newest hangar at Cold Lake, which will be repurposed for other air force needs, including the new fighter program. The final details of the move are still being worked on, including costs, Le Bouthillier said. DND is in ongoing discussions with the Ottawa International Airport Authority regarding the location of the new centre, he added. The costs for relocating AETE are included in the $470 million the Liberal government has set aside for buying the used Australian F-18 fighter jets, and would not take place before summer 2021. The Cold Lake location was primarily selected for AETE because of the large evaluation range nearby and its favourable climate for flight testing. AETE employs test pilots, flight test engineers, qualified systems evaluators, specialist engineers, and technologists. Postmedia first revealed the proposal to move AETE in April 2016. The plan first started under the Conservative government but the Liberals continued with the relocation initiative. At the time the Canadian Forces said it would still use the bombing ranges associated with the Cold Lake installation but other test work could be moved. At the time, the military told defence industry representatives the remote Cold Lake location made it challenging to attract or retain people and that relocating could save money. https://nationalpost.com/news/so-many-unanswered-questions-feds-to-move-military-aircraft-testing-from-alberta-to-ottawa-but-locals-say-theyre-in-the-dark

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  20 juin 2023 | Local, Naval

  Du nouveau à la barre des Forces maritimes de l’Atlantique et de la Force opérationnelle interarmées (Atlantique)

  Le 20 juin 2023 – Ottawa – Défense nationale/Forces armées canadiennes Aujourd’hui, les Forces maritimes de l’Atlantique (FMAR[A]) et la Force opérationnelle interarmées (Atlantique) (FOIA) ont accueilli leur nouvelle commandante, la contre‑amirale (cam) Josée Kurtz. La Cam Josée Kurtz a pris la relève du Cam Brian Santarpia au cours d’une cérémonie tenue à l’arsenal canadien de Sa Majesté à Halifax, en Nouvelle‑Écosse. La commandante des FMAR(A) et de la FOIA est responsable de la Marine royale canadienne (MRC) sur la côte Est, ainsi que de l’exécution des opérations courantes et nationales, et de la direction des opérations continentales des Forces armées canadiennes (FAC) dans tout le Canada atlantique, en vue de défendre les intérêts et les valeurs du Canada, tant au pays qu’à l’étranger. Note aux rédacteurs en chef Veuillez communiquer avec les Affaires publiques des FMAR(A) au sujet des photos de la cérémonie de passation de commandement. Citations « Je suis très honorée de prendre le commandement d’un groupe de marins, d’aviateurs, de soldats et de membres de l’Équipe de la Défense dévoués qui sont l’exemple même de la rigueur, du dévouement et du professionnalisme que les Canadiens attendent des Forces armées canadiennes. En tant que commandante, je veillerai fidèlement et résolument au respect des normes de professionnalisme et de dévouement que le contre-amiral Santarpia a maintenues pendant son mandat. » Contre-amirale Josée Kurtz, nouvelle commandante des Forces maritimes de l’Atlantique et de la Force opérationnelle interarmées (Atlantique) « C’est avec fierté que j’ai représenté les marins, les soldats, les aviateurs et les membres civils, qui sont les piliers des Forces maritimes de l’Atlantique et de la Force opérationnelle interarmées (Atlantique). Les Forces maritimes de l’Atlantique ont toujours mené efficacement leurs opérations au pays et à l’étranger dans le plus grand respect des engagements du Canada, en persévérant dans les moments difficiles, et je suis reconnaissant d’avoir pu travailler aux côtés de ces incroyables membres des Forces armées canadiennes et de l’Équipe de la Défense. » Contre-amiral Brian Santarpia, ancien commandant des Forces maritimes de l’Atlantique et de la Force opérationnelle interarmées (Atlantique) Faits en bref Le Cam Josée Kurtz assume le commandement des Forces maritimes de l'Atlantique et de la Force opérationnelle interarmées de l'Atlantique et deviendra le commandant de la composante maritime au sein du Commandement des opérations interarmées du Canada. La Cam Josée Kurtz s’est enrôlée dans les FAC en 1988 en tant qu’officière de la MRC. Après avoir reçu son instruction initiale, elle a obtenu son certificat de quart à la passerelle et s’est spécialisée en navigation. En 1997, la Cam Josée Kurtz a suivi le cours d’officier de la salle des opérations et a servi comme officière de l’armement et officière de combat à bord du Navire canadien de Sa Majesté (NCSM) Vancouver. La Cam Josée Kurtz a été commandante en second du NCSM Ville de Québec de 2007 à 2009 et commandante du NCSM Halifax de 2009 à 2011. Au cours de cette période, le NCSM Halifax a été déployé pour participer à la mission d’aide humanitaire et de secours en cas de catastrophe en Haïti en 2010. La Cam Josée Kurtz a été commandante de l’École des opérations navales des Forces canadiennes de 2011 à 2012 et commandante du 2e Groupe maritime permanent OTAN (SNMG2) au sein de la flotte alliée, dans la région de la Méditerranée et de la mer Noire, de juin à décembre 2019. La Cam Josée Kurtz est titulaire d’un baccalauréat ès arts de l’Université d’Ottawa et d’une maîtrise en études de la défense du Collège militaire royal. Elle est également diplômée du Programme de sécurité nationale du Collège des Forces canadiennes à Toronto. Avant de prendre le commandement des FMAR(A) et de la FOIA, la Cam Josée Kurtz a été nommée commandante et vice-chancelière du Collège militaire royal du Canada en 2021. Liens connexes Marine royale canadienne Forces maritimes de l’Atlantique Force opérationnelle interarmées (Atlantique) https://www.canada.ca/fr/ministere-defense-nationale/nouvelles/2023/06/du-nouveau-a-la-barre-des-forces-maritimes-de-latlantique-et-de-la-force-operationnelle-interarmees-atlantique.html