defence
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Canadian Dept. of National Defence to get bomb sniffing robots
iRobot's remotely-operated vehicles to “sniff” out chemical, biological and dirty bomb threats.Read more → -
F-35 a no show at Farnborough Air Show
Joint Strike Fighter's high-profile absence at annual aerospace event fuels concerns and criticism over safety and costs.Read more → -
Pilot “Dragon’s Den”-style project to boost Canadian companies now permanent
Build in Canada Innovation Program also adds military component.Read more → -
Canadian fighter jocks to split simulator, real world training
Realism of modern simulators prompt revamp of training regime as CF-18 fleet approaches replacement.Read more → -
DND, Public Works criticized in auditor’s F-35 report
Draft of auditor general’s harsh review faults government for failing to do its “homework” on stealth fighter procurement commitment.Read more → -
Harper officially announces $35-billion military shipbuilding program
Navy fleet will include Canadian design, but costs must be kept in check, PM says.Read more → -
DEW Engineering, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems sign licensing agreement
Deal will give Canadian forces access to state-of-the-art Trophy Active Protection System for armored vehicles.Read more →
