Defense
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World’s top tech leaders amongst thousands signing pledge to curb development on killer robots
Activists hope UN discussion moves to formal direct negotiations by next year to produce a pre-emptive treaty banning killer robots by 2019.Read more → -
U.S. hits back with WTO challenge against Canada’s retaliatory tariffs
Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland has insisted that Canada introduced stronger safeguards on steel well before the U.S. imposed the tariffs.Read more → -
New Cyclone helicopter takes to the skies before first international deployment
The deployment of the twin-engine Cyclone marks a significant milestone for the ship-borne maritime helicopters, which are replacing the geriatric CH-124 Sea Kings.Read more → -
Feds close to deal with Davie Shipbuilding for icebreakers
Quebec shipyard deal to bolster Coast Guard’s aging fleet as it awaits new heavy icebreaker delivery.Read more → -
Canada quietly invests another $54M into F-35
Boeing remains uncertain on Super Hornet factoring in Canadian fighter jet replacement competition.Read more → -
New AI technology helps soldiers learn and adapt faster in combat situations
Researchers at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory developed a technology to help decipher hints of information faster in deploy solutions.Read more → -
DND hopes to keep new navy support ship project on track
National Defence will get an early start by cutting steel for the multi-billion dollar project, which is slated to begin in Vancouver later this year.Read more → -
SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket ready for launch debut this week
With more than 5 million pounds of liftoff thrust the Heavy will be capable of lifting supersize satellites into orbit and sending spacecraft to the great beyond.Read more → -
Canada holds breath as it offers NAFTA counter-proposal
Canada has tabled what is being billed by government officials as a set of creative counter-proposals and the U.S. response could make or break the talks.Read more → -
NASA successfully tests 3D printed rocket engine part
The space agency is undertaking a series of tests with parts made using advanced manufacturing techniques that will make building future engines more affordable.Read more →
