CDR News Line 07.07.2026 NATO Selects Saab’s GlobalEye for its Future AEW&C Capability NATO will begin formal negotiations with Saab regarding the acquisition of up to ten GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) systems. At this point, Saab has not signed a 07.07.2026 Isar Aerospace and Maritime Launch Services to advance orbital launch capability Isar Aerospace and spaceport operator Maritime Launch Services Ltd. have signed a contract under which Isar Aerospace will develop a dedicated launch complex for its Spectrum launch vehicle at Spaceport 07.07.2026 The Arctic Critical Minerals Race: How Canada Is Building Resilient Defence Supply Chains Canada is accelerating efforts to secure access to critical minerals that underpin modern defence systems, as geopolitical competition and supply-chain fragility reshape industrial strategy across NATO. 07.07.2026 Seaspan ready to deliver Canadian sovereign sustainment on new submarine fleet with partner TKMS Seaspan Shipyards (Seaspan) welcomed the Government of Canada’s announcement of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) as the strategic build partner for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP). The project aligns with 07.07.2026 CAE Statement on Canada’s selection of TKMS for the CPSP Canada’s selection of TKMS and its Type 212CD platform for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project marks an important milestone in strengthening the Royal Canadian Navy’s (RCN) future submarine capability and 07.07.2026 MARMEN Welcomes TKMS Selection as Preferred Supplier for CPSP As one of TKMS's strategic Canadian partners for the manufacturing of the 212CD submarine, MARMEN will contribute its advanced manufacturing expertise to one of the world's most sophisticated conventional submarine 07.07.2026 Eight countries to support Canada-Led Defence, Security and Resilience Bank At the 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara, Türkiye, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, welcomed the support for the Canada-led DSRB by: Albania, Belgium, Greece, Latvia, Luxembourg, Romania, Türkiye, and Ukraine. 07.07.2026 Maawandoon Awarded IMP Aerospace Contract for Cormorant Indigenous Plan Maawandoon Inc. awarded a contract by IMP Aerospace and Defence, a division of IMP Group Limited, to deliver the Increased Opportunities to Indigenous Businesses Report (OBIBR) and the Indigenous Businesses 07.07.2026 Larus Expands Defence AI Capabilities After $10M in Contract Awards Larus has unveiled a new corporate brand and website that reflects its renewed focus on supporting defence and security organizations through AI-powered decision intelligence. Renewed focus on supporting defence and 06.07.2026 TKMS selected as the Preferred Supplier for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project TKMS welcomes the Government of Canada's decision to select Team 212CD as the Preferred Supplier for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP) potentially delivering twelve 212CD submarines. This marks a 06.07.2026 Valiant Shield 2026 Underscores Canada’s Naval Contributions Canada's participation in Exercise Valiant Shield 2026 continues to underscore the Royal Canadian Navy's ability to integrate with allied forces during high-end maritime operations in the Indo-Pacific. Through anti-submarine warfare 06.07.2026 PAL Aerospace Contracted by Air Greenland for DHC-8-200 Missionization Program PAL Aerospace is proud to confirm the signature of a contract with Air Greenland to support the missionization of two DHC-8-200 aircraft for Maritime Domain Awareness operations in Greenland. The 06.07.2026 Transport of surplus CP140 Aurora from Nova Scotia to Québec Starting July 7, 2026, four CP140 Aurora aircraft will be gradually transported from 14 Wing Greenwood, Nova Scotia, to an aircraft recycling facility in Grenville, Québec. The aircraft are identifiable 06.07.2026 Ocean Pacific Marine Awarded $74.7M RCMP Patrol Vessel Contract Ocean Pacific Marine is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $74.7 million contract by the Government of Canada to design and build three Next Generation Police Coastal 06.07.2026 Lockheed Martin to Acquire Ultra Maritime Solutions Lockheed Martin announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Ultra Maritime, a global defense company specializing in advanced undersea warfare and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities for allied naval 06.07.2026 Canada chooses TKMS as preferred bidder for CPSP submarine fleet Prime Minister Mark Carney will announce that Canada has selected Germany's TKMS as the preferred bidder to build a fleet of up to 12 submarines for the Royal Canadian Navy, 03.07.2026 F-35 vs Gripen: Why a Mixed Fleet Makes Sense for Canada CDR examines the relative strengths and limitations of three potential paths forward—an all-F-35 fleet, a Gripen-centric force, and a mixed fleet combining the F-35A and Saab Gripen E—to assess which 30.06.2026 Eurosatory 2026 Signals the Rise of Armed Ground Robots — Canada Cannot Afford to Fall Behind Eurosatory 2026 showcased an industry responding to urgent demand. Particularly notable was the prominence of Ukrainian companies displaying combat-proven systems developed and refined under wartime conditions. 30.06.2026 Saab signs contract for 16 Gripen E for Ukraine Saab signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for 16 Gripen E fighter aircraft for Ukraine. The order value corresponds to approximately SEK 24.6 billion and the 30.06.2026 Carney to attend NATO Summit in Türkiye and visit Saudi Arabia To advance this mission, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced that he will travel to Ankara, Türkiye, from July 6 to 8, 2026, to participate in the 2026 NATO Summit. 30.06.2026 Dominion Dynamics Raises $139M for Arctic Surveillance Network Dominion Dynamics announced a $139M CAD ($100M USD) Series A financing led by Georgian. The round included participation from Valor Equity Partners, Expeditions, Lakestar, OMERS, Business Development Bank of Canada 30.06.2026 INKAS® Announces North American Manufacturing Expansion Across Canada and US INKAS®, a Canadian armored vehicle manufacturer and systems integrator, announces a major expansion of its North American manufacturing footprint, with three additional production facilities across Canada and the United States 30.06.2026 MQ-9 Pocket AWACS: Why Canada Needs Airborne Early Warning Drones The MQ-9 Reaper family is on the verge of its most significant transformation since entering service more than two decades ago. Long known as a surveillance and strike platform, the 29.06.2026 CAF Conduct Operation NANOOK-TAKUNIQ to strengthen Arctic awareness The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) will conduct Operation NANOOK-TAKUNIQ throughout the summer, fall, and winter across the Canadian North and Arctic. 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