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Royal Canadian Navy flies its first uncrewed helicopter (opens the original)
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As technology advances, naval air capabilities continue to evolve. From seaplanes and shipborne helicopters to autonomous and remotely piloted systems, seamless surveillance across the sea and air is more achievable and more necessary than ever to protect Canadian sovereignty from emerging threats.On September 1, the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) conducted the inaugural flight of its first uncrewed aircraft system, the CU179 Peregrine, at the Canadian Forces Maritime Experimental and Test Ranges (CF
General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Ratel Robotics to Support Co-production of Unmanned Ground Vehicles for Ukraine (opens the original)
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Ottawa—General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with a Ukrainian manufacturer, Ratel Robotics, to explore the co-production of unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) in support of Ukraine. Under the MOU, the companies have established a framework for collaboration focused on Ukrainian-designed UGVs. The intent is to bring together Ratel Robotics’ experience developing and deploying UGVs with General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada’s manufacturing and vetron
Meeting Minister McGuinty to attend Joint Expeditionary Force Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Iceland (opens the original)
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September 29, 2026 – Ottawa, Ontario – National Defence / Canadian Armed ForcesThe Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, will travel to Reykjavík, Iceland from October 1 to 2, 2026, to participate in the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) Defence Ministers’ Meeting. The Minister will meet with counterparts from JEF participating countries to discuss shared defence and security priorities.Noah Note: As Canada moves towards official JEF membership, I expect we'll get a more prop
Government of Canada to mark start of construction on infrastructure project at 5 Wing Goose Bay (opens the original)
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September 29, 2026 – Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL – National Defence / Canadian Armed ForcesOn behalf of the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, Philip Earle, Member of Parliament for Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador, will participate in a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction at 5 Wing Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador. MP Earle will deliver remarks and will be available for media questions following the ceremony.When: October 2, 2026 at 10:30 a.m
Calian and Invest Ottawa announce launch of Northstar Defence Lab at Area X.O to accelerate Canadian defence interoperability (opens the original)
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New system-of-systems orchestration lab at Invest Ottawa’s Area X.O will connect legacy and emerging technologies accelerating development to deployment for Canada’s sovereign capabilities.OTTAWA, ON, September 29, 2026 - Calian Group Ltd. (TSX: CGY) and Invest Ottawa today announced the launch of the Northstar Defence Lab at Area X.O during GCXpo, Canada’s next-generation technology demonstration showcase. The Northstar Defence Lab is a new mission-orchestration environment designed to address
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