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Drones with vertical take-off are entering the service of the Canadian Coast Guard, BulgarianMilitary.com has learned. The information became clear on February 12, after Kongsberg Geospatial published a press release on its website.
Canada will upgrade eight permanent surveillance systems
The Canadian government has decided to repair and upgrade its permanent surveillance systems, BulgarianMilitary.com has learned. According to the spread information, the project's executor will be the Canadian branch of the company Rheinmetall.
War in the Caucasus: Canada suspends drone technology export to Turkey
Since Turkey is on the other side of Russia with its military policy in Syria, Libya and its support for Azerbaijan, it was not to be expected that Stoltenberg would parade the Erdogan government - even if NATO member France has been doing this for months was requested.
Canada begins production of its own armoured combat support vehicle
The Government of Canada, in a special press release today, announced the launch of an ambitious project to produce a home armored combat vehicle with a financial framework of 137 million dollars, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
Canada’s new fighters: Boeing, Lockheed and SAAB will fight for the Canadian sky
Two American and one European company will compete to provide the Royal Canadian Air Force with new fighter jets, he learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Defense News.
Canadian Cadex CDX-MC multi-caliber sniper rifle – the awakening of the Kraken
But it’s a completely different matter if you intend to contrast your weapons and shooting skills with the weapons and skills of other participants - that is, compete with them for the title of best shooter!
A Canadian Air Force airplane crashed while preparing for an air show
One man died, another was seriously injured in a plane crash of the Canadian Air Force aerobatic team Snowbirds (Snowbirds, Snegiri), learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing local canadian sources.
The coronavirus ‘renews’ the $14B military deal between Canada and Saudi Arabia
Canada plans to remove the freeze on arms exports to Saudi Arabia and will renew a $ 14 billion contract for the sale of General Dynamics Corp armored vehicles in Riyadh, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
Israeli company will provide communication systems to Canadian Forces
Elbit Systems Ltd. announced yesterday that it was selected by Rheinmetall Canada Inc. to provide Satellite-on-the-Move (“SOTM”) communication systems to the Canadian Armed Forces
Saab is offering Gripen E to replace the existing Canadian CF-18 Hornet fighters
Saab is offering Gripen E, with the support of the Swedish government, for Canada’s future fighter requirement of 88 new aircraft to replace the Royal Canadian Air Force’s existing CF-18 Hornet fighter fleet
US and Canada observe reconnaissance ship of the Russian Navy
WASHINGTON, (BM) - The US-Canadian Joint Aerospace Defense Command of North America (NORAD) has confirmed that it is monitoring the reconnaissance ship of the Russian Navy, Viktor Leonov, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. This was reported on December 17 in the official Twitter account of the command.
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Canada may be the next nation to buy the F-35 stealth fighter
WASHINGTON, (BM) - In August, Britain’s Ministry of Defense and European manufacturer Airbus withdrew the Eurofighter from Canada’s competition to pick a replacement for its 35-year-old CF-18 fighters. In 2018, France’s Dassault withdrew the Rafale from the contest.
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Canada Wants a New Fighter Jet and F-35 Might Be the Right Choice
WASHINGTON, (BM) - In August, Britain’s Ministry of Defense and European manufacturer Airbus withdrew the Eurofighter from Canada’s competition to pick a replacement for its 35-year-old CF-18 fighters, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
Read more: Canada Will Spend $11,4 Bn to Replace 88 Aging Fighter Jets
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An Israeli Company Tests Second Sonar System with the Royal Canadian Navy
TEL AVIV, (BM) - Elbit Systems’ Canadian subsidiary, GeoSpectrum Technologies (GTI), announces the successful Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) trial of its Towed Reelable Active Passive Sonar (TRAPS) on board the HMCS Glace Bay of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), completing final assessment of a second TRAPS onboard RCN’s vessels (tests of GTI’s TRAPS!-->…
Canada Buys 152 Joint Tactical Radio System Terminals Totaling $44M
WASHINGTON, (BM) - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Canada of one hundred fifty-two (152) MIDS-JTRS (5) with support for an estimated cost of $44 million, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
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Canada Will Spend $11,4 Bn to Replace 88 Aging Fighter Jets
OTTAWA, (BM) - Canada said Tuesday it would accept proposals from four global defense contractors - Airbus, Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Saab - to replace 88 aging fighter jets, learned Bulgarianmilitary.com, quoting France 24.
The contract is reportedly valued at a minimum Can$15 billion (US$11.4 billion).
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A Canadian Soldier Has Died in a Multinational Training Exercise in Bulgaria
SOFIA, (BM) - A Canadian soldier has died of injuries sustained during parachuting while taking part in a multinational training exercise in Bulgaria, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting CBC News.
Bombardier Patrick Labrie was a member of the 2nd Regiment, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery based at Petawawa, Ont. He went to high school in!-->!-->!-->…
The Canada’s Combat Ship Team Received Canadian Surface Combatant Contract
OTTAWA, Ontario, Canada (BulgarianMilitary.com) – Lockheed Martin proudly announced on the last day of the past working week (8th February 2019) that the Canada's Combat Ship Team has been awarded the Canadian Surface Combatant design contract by Irving Shipbuilding and is ready to start works on day one, learned BulgarianMilitary.com
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The Canadian Government Announced a New Armoury at the Saint-Hubert Garrison
SAINT-HUBERT, Quebec, Canada (BulgarianMilitary.com) – In the middle of last week, on 16th January 2019, the Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) announced the opening of a new armoury at Saint-Hubert Garrison, Quebec, Canada, learned BulgarianMilitary.com
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Halifax-Class Frigates Will be Supported by Lockheed for Another 3 Years
OTTAWA (Canada), June 19, 2018, Author: Galina Zdravkova, Photo: Lockheed Martin Canada
The twelve Halifax-class frigates of the Royal Canadian Navy will be supported by Lockheed Martin Canada for another three years under a contract extension to the existing in-service support contract of the company, reported Shephard Media.
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Rockwell Collins Weather Radar Selected for the Canadian C-130H Fleet
OTTAWA (Canada), June 4, 2018, Author: Bm team, Photo: Rockwell Collins
On 31st May Rockwell Collins announced that it has been selected by the leading Canadian aerospace and defence company Cascade Aerospace to provide WXR-2100 MultiScan ThreatTrack™ weather radars with MFD-255 and MFD-268 multi-function displays for the Lockheed C-130 Hercules…
A chance for other fighter jets manufacturers in Canada
There is a chance that other combat aircraft manufacturers such as Lockheed Martin, Eurofighter Typhoon, Saab Gripen E and Dassault Rafale would take part in a Canadian Air Force renewal deal after a hole in the relationship between the Canadian government and Boeing.
Canada intended to buy new Super Hornet aircraft to bridge the gap between its…