DefenceTalkThe U.S. State Department has approved the sale of 18 F/A-18E/F Super Hornets and associated equipment to Canada as part of a potential deal worth $5.23 billion, according to a September 12 announcement from the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA). The announcement outlines the potential sale of ten F/A-18Es, eight F/A-18Fs, eight F414-GE-400 engine […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-approves-canadian-super-hornet-deal-that-may-never-happen-70474/

DefenceTalkThe US State Department on Tuesday authorized the $5.2 billion sale of 18 Super Hornet jet fighters and associated equipment to the Canadian military, in a deal that may depend on the resolution of a separate trade dispute. The Canadian government placed the order a year ago to partially replace its ageing fleet of fleet […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-authorizes-5bn-sale-of-super-hornet-jet-fighters-to-canada-70458/

DefenceTalkYesterday, the Government of Canada released its new Defence Policy: Strong. Secure. Engaged. The review initiated to shape the Policy involved the most comprehensive consultations ever undertaken on defence by any Canadian Government. It is important to note that the Canadian Army was involved from the beginning and that the Policy clearly defines how the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/commander-canadian-army-statement-on-the-new-defence-policy-70155/

DefenceTalkThe Government of Canada is committed to strongly supporting our women and men in uniform. The new defence policy released today supports their dedication and the pivotal role they play in making Canada strong at home, secure in North America, and engaged in the world. Today Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan released “Strong, Secure, Engaged,” […]https://www.defencetalk.com/canada-unveils-new-defence-policy-70131/

DefenceTalkCAE today announced that Airbus Defence and Space has awarded CAE a contract for a comprehensive C295W aircrew and maintenance training solution to support the Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF) Fixed-Wing Search and Rescue (FWSAR) program. The contract is worth approximately C$200 million over the next 11 years and includes options to extend an additional […]https://www.defencetalk.com/cae-awarded-training-simulator-contract-for-canadian-c295w-aircraft-69127/

DefenceTalkThe experiences of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and our allies in Afghanistan and other areas of operation continue to demonstrate the ongoing need for a highly protected, yet highly mobile Light Armored Vehicle. The Government of Canada is providing the required equipment to the Canadian Armed Forces to help them do their jobs, while […]https://www.defencetalk.com/canada-to-upgrade-light-armored-vehicle-lav-iii-fleet-69112/

DefenceTalkCanadian Army (CA) artillery gunners have run successful live fire tests on an innovative device designed to protect military Global Positioning Systems (GPS) from jamming. The CA conducted the tests October 27 and 28, 2016 in support of the Build in Canada Innovation Program (BCIP), a federal government initiative designed to foster innovation in Canadian […]https://www.defencetalk.com/canadian-army-tests-anti-jamming-device-for-gps-68783/

DefenceTalkA Canadian CF-18 Hornet fighter jet crashed near Cold Lake Alberta on Monday, killing the pilot in what was described as a training accident. A rescue helicopter was dispatched to the scene at an air weapons range. Defense Minister Harjit Sajjan, who was in the House of Commons when the news broke and appeared shaken, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/pilot-dies-in-canada-fighter-jet-crash-68616/

DefenceTalkCanada called Sunday for a prompt investigation into the air strikes that killed more than 140 people and wounded hundreds of others at a funeral ceremony in Yemen’s capital. The Iran-backed Huthi rebels blamed the Saudi-led coalition for Saturday’s attack, one of the deadliest since it launched a military campaign against the Shiite insurgents in […]https://www.defencetalk.com/canada-demands-probe-of-yemen-funeral-air-strike-68327/

DefenceTalkLockheed Martin has been awarded a five-year contract extension worth approximately $504.3 million by the Government of Canada to provide In Service Support (ISS) for the Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF) fleet of 17 C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, known in Canada as the CC-130J. Lockheed Martin has supported the RCAF CC-130J fleet since 2007 and […]https://www.defencetalk.com/lockheed-wins-504m-canadian-airforce-c-130j-support-contract-67806/