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  24 août 2022 | Local, Aérospatial

  S’envoler au-dessus et au-delà à l’environnement protégé des systèmes de défense contre les systèmes aéronefs sans pilote!

  Le programme IDEeS tiendra son deuxième environnement protégé pour son défi, Détecter et vaincre : Contrer les systèmes aéronefs sans pilotes (CUAS), à Suffield en Alberta du 12 septembre au 7 octobre, 2022. IDEeS, en partenariat avec le Commandement des opérations interarmées du Canada dirige l'effort lié aux CUAS, en collaboration avec l'Armée canadienne, la Marine royale canadienne, l'Aviation royale canadienne, le Commandement des Forces d'opérations spéciales du Canada et le département de la défense américaine Irregular Warfare Technical Support Directorate. Le programme IDEeS et ses partenaires sont impatients d'accueillir des participants de divers pays alliés afin de développer et d'accroître les connaissances sur certains types de technologies qui présentent un intérêt plus élevé dans le domaine des systèmes aéronefs sans pilote. Visitez la page web de l'environnement protégé pour plus d'information et restez à l'écoute pour plus de mise à jour sur l'événement! IDEeS est en partenariat avec COMFOSCAN à Hack the North! Le Commandement des Forces d'opérations spéciales du Canada (COMFOSCAN) et IDEeS sont excités de rencontrer les jeunes les plus brillants de partout dans le monde lors de l'un des plus grands hackathons au Canada qui se déroulera à l'Université de Waterloo, Hack the North (en anglais seulement), du 16 au 18 septembre 2022. Les étudiants auront la chance de rencontrer des spécialistes du ministère de la Défense nationale et des Forces armées canadiennes (MDN/FAC) et de déchiffrer le code des défis de l'interface de programmation d'applications. Hackers, démarrez vos moteurs et que la course commence ! L'Équipe IDEeS

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  12 février 2020 | Local, Naval

  Canada's submarine fleet spent 'zero days' at sea last year: government documents

  All four of Canada's submarines were tied up last year for repairs and maintenance — news that has the opposition Conservatives questioning whether the Liberal government can keep the second-hand fleet afloat for another two decades. In response to a written question before Parliament, the Department of National Defence said the boats "spent zero days at sea" in 2019, but three of the four would return to service at some point this year. Over the year, HMCS Victoria, HMCS Windsor, HMCS Chicoutimi and HMCS Corner Brook were in various stages of repair and maintenance. They also went into drydock for long-term upgrades meant to ensure the submarines remain operational until the end of the next decade. The Liberal government's 2017 defence policy does not envision replacing the subs until 2040, but a written statement recently put before the House of Commons indicates the navy wants to keep the boats "operationally effective until the mid-2030s." Conservative defence critic James Bezan said the acquisition of new submarines is not something Canada can put off for 20 years — and the Department of National Defence and the Liberal government should begin seriously looking for replacements. 'Do they have a plan?' "The boats are getting older and need to be replaced sooner, but I'm not sure that's resonating with the minister's office or the [Prime Minister's Office]," Bezan said. "You have to ask yourself the questions. Do they have a plan to replace the submarines? And do they even care that we have submarines?" The boats were docked last year after an intense sailing schedule for two of the four submarines over 2017 and 2018. HMCS Chicoutimi spent 197 days at sea helping to monitor sanctions enforcement off North Korea and visiting Japan as part of a wider engagement in the western Pacific. HMCS Windsor spent 115 days in the water during the same time period, mostly participating in NATO operations in the Atlantic. Bezan said he is not questioning Canada's need for submarines, pointing out that the navy has three coastlines to monitor, countries such as China and India are investing heavily to build up their own fleets and Russian submarine activity in the North Atlantic has surpassed Cold War levels. "The best way to fight a submarine is with a submarine," said Bezan. "There is a growing need for submarines to ensure our sovereignty around North America. It is also the best way to patrol our Arctic waters." Frigates first The Liberal government has just started the process of replacing the country's patrol frigates — the backbone of the navy — through an estimated $60 billion program that will roll out over the next two decades. Following the release of the federal government's new defence policy in June 2017, a senior government official, speaking on background, cited the cost and complexity of rebuilding the surface fleet as justification for postponing the purchase of new submarines. The commander of the navy, Vice-Admiral Art McDonald, said that after some early struggles, the submarine program has reached what he described as "a steady state," and he's convinced the boats can be operated safely for years to come. "We know there's still excellent life in the Victoria-class submarine. I've seen that personally," McDonald told CBC News in a recent interview. "We'll be able to operate those boats into the 2030s, but to do that we'll have to continue with the routine investments we've made in them." Submarines are not cheap. Defence department figures tabled before Parliament show the navy has invested upward of $325 million in submarine maintenance, repairs and upkeep each year for the last two years. The bulk of the cash went to repairing HMCS Corner Brook, which has been undergoing an extended upgrade since 2015 following an accident four years earlier when it smashed into the bottom of the ocean off British Columbia. The boat is one of the three Canadian subs expected to be back in the water this year for "contractor trials" meant to confirm the repairs. The Chrétien government bought the submarines second-hand from Britain in 1998 at a cost of $750 million. Since then, National Defence has pumped billions into repairing and converting them for Canadian use. The program suffered a major setback in 2004 when HMCS Chicoutimi caught fire on its maiden voyage, killing one sailor. Almost a decade ago, navy planners started making a case for a replacement program. They told the former chief of the defence staff, the now-retired general Walt Natynczyk, that the military needed bigger, quieter submarines that could perform stealth missions, launch undersea robots and fire guided missiles at shore targets. The briefing was obtained in 2012 by The Canadian Press under access to information legislation. A year later, the commander of the navy at the time, the now-retired vice-admiral Paul Maddison, told a Senate committee the navy meant to operate the boats until at least 2030. https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/submarines-canada-fleet-repairs-canadian-navy-1.5458632

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  27 avril 2021 | Local, Aérospatial, Naval, Terrestre, C4ISR, Sécurité

  May 2 is the last day to register for Canadian Defence Marketplace

  Don't miss your opportunity to conduct private and secure 1-on-1 meetings with over 200 government representatives and hundreds of industry leaders – all looking to connect and generate mutual growth. Here are just some of the Featured Companies attending Canadian Defence Marketplace on May 6 and November 4, 2021. Hurry, event registration closes May 2, 2021! Link to register: defenceandsecurity.ca/events/functionReg&eventID=454 Register today to start connecting – your ticket includes access to BOTH the May 6 and November 4, 2021 Canadian Defence Marketplace B2B/B2G events. Plus, receive access to our bonus speakers event – Canadian Defence Exchange – on May 5, 2021*. Already registered for Canadian Defence Marketplace? Congratulations, you have earned COMPLIMENTARY access to Canadian Defence Exchange! Please keep your eye on your inbox for an email to RSVP to save your seat. * Access to Canadian Defence Exchange is included in all Canadian Defence Marketplace registrations. Individuals who are already registered for Canadian Defence Marketplace will automatically earn access to Canadian Defence Exchange but will need to RSVP for the event through a link emailed to them. ​ ​ This eBlast is brought to you by Microsoft Discover Microsoft AI and cloud computing solutions for improved military operations. Download the white paper (Link: info.microsoft.com/ww-landing-Government-AI-and-Cloud-Computing-for-Defense.html?lcid=EN-CA&wt.mc_id=AID3022199_QSG_522768&ocid=AID3022199_QSG_522768 )