CF-35A Maintenance Hub, Emerging Missile Defence Research, Babcock and Hanwha, and more!

CF-35A Maintenance Hub, Emerging Missile Defence Research, Babcock and Hanwha, and more!


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Canada Partners with L3Harris MAS for CF-35A Maintenance Hub

As the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) prepares for the arrival of its cutting-edge CF-35A fighter jets, the Canadian government is taking step to ensure these advanced aircraft receive top-tier maintenance and support. On November 25, 2024, Ministers Jean-Yves Duclos and Bill Blair announced that L3Harris MAS, a Mirabel-based aerospace company, will serve as the strategic partner for establishing the maintenance depot for the CF-35A airframe.


An F-35 jet flying in the clouds.
L3Harris MAS will serve as the strategic partner for establishing the maintenance depot for the CF-35A airframe. Image source:

Joint Statement on Canada-Australia Partnership on Emerging Missile Defence Research

On November 22, 2024, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence of Canada, and the Honourable Richard Marles, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence of Australia, released a joint statement on a new agreement to collaborate on research on emerging missile threat defence.


The Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence of Canada at the Halifax International Security Forum. Image source: https://x.com/HFXforum/status/1860064205363380545
The Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence of Canada at the Halifax International Security Forum. Image source:

Babcock and Hanwha Ocean Forge Partnership to Expand Global Naval Reach

Babcock, a global leader in defence solutions, is joining forces with South Korean shipbuilding giant Hanwha Ocean through a newly signed Strategic Cooperation Agreement. This partnership aims to strengthen their collaborative efforts in the international naval market and enhance the robust relationship the two companies have cultivated.


David Lockwood, Babcock CEO on tour of Hanwha facilities.
David Lockwood, Babcock CEO on tour of Hanwha facilities.

Pioneering Marine Innovation: UBC and Seaspan Launch New Robotics Faculty Chair

In a groundbreaking move to advance innovation in the marine sector, Seaspan Shipyards (Seaspan) and the University of British Columbia (UBC) have unveiled a new faculty chair dedicated to robotics and autonomy in marine vessels. This initiative represents a significant step toward strengthening Canadian shipbuilding expertise and fostering technological progress in the maritime industry.


Dr. Adrien Desjardins, a distinguished researcher in sensing and robotics, has been appointed the Seaspan Chair in Robotics for Marine Vessels.
Dr. Adrien Desjardins, a distinguished researcher in sensing and robotics, has been appointed the Seaspan Chair in Robotics for Marine Vessels.

SkyAlyne and KF Aerospace Take Flight with New Pilatus PC-21 Aircraft for RCAF Training Program

Canada is stepping into a new era of military aviation training with a significant milestone achieved by SkyAlyne and KF Aerospace. On November 28, 2024, the two organizations revealed the completion of an agreement with Pilatus to procure 19 cutting-edge Pilatus PC-21 training aircraft. These state-of-the-art planes are set to play a central role in the Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF) Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program.


Pilatus PC-21 training aircraft acquired for the Royal Canadian Air Force.
Pilatus PC-21 training aircraft acquired for the Royal Canadian Air Force.


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ADGA Group (“ADGA”), a longstanding defence and security Canadian partner since 1967, plays a pivotal role in the cybersecurity landscape. We provide a broad range of security solutions that span both defence and security lines of business.

Recently, our Security Line of Business Head, Jean-Fran?ois Séguin, sat down with Vanguard Radio to discuss our involvement in cybersecurity and the Canadian Program for Cybersecurity Certification (CP-CSC).


ADGA's approach to security is holistic, encompassing strategy development, program design, emergency management, business continuity planning, maturity assessments, and audits. Image source: https://www.pexels.com/photo/close-up-view-of-system-hacking-in-a-monitor-5380664/
ADGA's approach to security is holistic, encompassing strategy development, program design, emergency management, business continuity planning, maturity assessments, and audits. Image source:

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