L3Harris, SkyAlyne, Thales, and Marshall and Power Team - major new contracts
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L3Harris Awarded Contract for Canadian Surface Combatant Integrated Communications System
Lockheed Martin Canada recently selected L3Harris Technologies to provide the Integrated Communications System for the Royal Canadian Navy’s (RCN) Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) project. This initiative is designed to enhance operational effectiveness and maritime security.
SkyAlyne Secures Major Contract for Future Aircrew Training Program
The Canadian Government has awarded SkyAlyne a significant contract for the Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) Program, marking a transformative 25-year initiative valued at $11.2 billion. This program aims to revamp the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) training, merging three aircrew training operations under the joint management of SkyAlyne and Canada.
Thales Takes Crucial Role in Enhancing Canadian Army’s Land Command Support System
Thales has been chosen as a key subcontractor for General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada (GDMS-C), contributing to the Canadian Army’s Land Command Support System (LCSS). This collaboration is set to bring new capabilities to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), playing a pivotal role in their mission success.
A New Era in Canadian Military Logistics: Marshall and Power Team Secure Major Contract
In a significant development for Canada’s military capabilities, the Department of National Defence has awarded the prestigious Logistics Vehicle Modernization (LVM) contract to the Power Team, a consortium spearheaded by General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada (GDLS-Canada) and Marshall Canada. The announcement, made by the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, took place in Ottawa at the opening of CANSEC, the country’s largest security and defence exhibition.
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RTI Connext?: The DDS Software Framework for Better, Faster Defence Systems
RTI Connext is a software framework that enables interconnectivity between weapon systems and command formations at every level. As the world’s leading Data Distribution Service (DDS?)-based solution, Connext moves operational data in a robust, secure, real-time manner– even in denied, degraded, intermittent or limited (DDIL) conditions. DDS provides the standard and data connectivity bridging applications resident in weapons, sensors and C2 systems. This vendor- and network-agnostic system of systems approach guarantees interoperability between legacy and new systems.
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Collaborating with the CAF to Deliver Emerging Solutions at Pace
An interview with Steve O’Brien, CD Tactical Systems Integration Lab Lead and Joe Milligan, CD, LC4ISR Support Manager.
In the latest episode of Vanguard Radio, host J. Richard Jones is joined by Steve O’Brien, CD, Tactical Systems Integration Lab Lead and Joe Milligan, CD, LC4ISR Support Manager of General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada.
After a 27-year career in the CAF, serving in both the Infantry and Signal Corps, Steve O’Brien retired as a Master Warrant Officer and joined GDMS-C shortly after as a Mission Specialist. He is currently the Lead for several teams that support the Tactical Systems Integration Lab and provide on-site assistance to CAF fielding trials, exercises, and deployments.
After a career with the CAF, Joe transitioned to being a Trainer with GDMS and has spent the last 20 years in a support role as an FSR and Mission Specialist with GDMS. Joe is currently the LC4ISR Field Support Manager. Joe’s teams support delivery, deployment, and operation of LC4ISR products to CAF as well as other nations.
General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada is a global defence and aerospace company with a worldwide reputation for excellence. In Canada, their operations focus on the delivery and support of C4ISR solutions for the Canadian Armed Forces and allied forces worldwide. They are proud to have been a partner with the Canadian government, industry colleagues, indigenous partners, and SMEs in developing and delivering innovative products and services for over 75 years in Canada. Through continuous engagement they have built a critical understanding of user needs and are confidently providing the capabilities necessary to support mission success today and into the future.
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