CDR News Line 29.06.2026 From Berlin to Ottawa: The Loyal Wingman Revolution Is Reshaping Airpower—and Canada Must Join It The message from Berlin Airshow 2026 was unmistakable: the future of air combat belongs to loyal wingmen. Autonomous aircraft flying alongside crewed fighters—extending reach, absorbing risk, generating combat mass. 29.06.2026 Canada Finalizes Landmark Australian Arctic Radar Deal Canada has taken a major step forward in Arctic defence and continental security by formalizing an agreement with Australia to acquire advanced Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar technology derived from Australia's world-leading 29.06.2026 Saab receives order for three A26-type submarines for Poland Saab has signed a contract with the Polish State Treasury Armaments Agency and received an order for the production and delivery of three A26-type submarines. The contract also encompasses a 29.06.2026 HMCS St. John’s Concludes Participation in US FLEETEX 250 His Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) St. John's has concluded its participation in the U.S. Fleet Exercise (FLEETEX) 250, completing Canada's contribution to a major maritime exercise led by the United 26.06.2026 Canada and Britain Launch Advanced Drone Warfare Training at Alberta Range, But Capability Gaps Persist Canadian and British soldiers are preparing to embark on a new phase of battlefield training at the vast British Army Training Unit Suffield in Alberta, reflecting the profound impact that 26.06.2026 CAE included on TIME’s List of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies 2026 CAE has been included in the third edition of the World's Most Sustainable Companies 2026. This prestigious award is presented by TIME and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and 25.06.2026 Canada Invests $816M in Great Lakes Maritime Security Minister Anandasangaree highlighted an $816M investment over seven years to strengthen maritime security and expand the Canadian Coast Guard's role in monitoring Canada's waters. Through new authorities under the Strengthening 25.06.2026 Marconi Technologies completes troposcatter trials in Sweden Marconi Technologies has completed a multi-day troposcatter communications evaluation with Försvarets Materielverk (FMV), the Swedish Armed Forces' defence materiel authority, demonstrating sustained, high-throughput connectivity with its Archer troposcatter solution across 25.06.2026 Canada Concludes Defence Trade Mission to Japan Canada concluded an important visit to Japan focused on strengthening Canada’s defence relationship with a key Indo-Pacific partner and advancing the government’s efforts to expand defence industrial cooperation. 24.06.2026 MDA Space and CSA Sign $688M Satellite Contract MDA Space awarded a contract by the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) to supply an advanced, synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite that will operate with the RADARSAT Constellation Mission (RCM) satellites. 24.06.2026 EVIO inaugurates new Dorval office, strengthening Québec footprint EVIO celebrated the official opening of its new office in Dorval, bringing together the company’s engineering, operations, supply chain, and corporate support functions under one roof. Backed by investment from 24.06.2026 Canada Signs $2.5B Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar Deal with Australia Canada has entered into formal arrangements with Australia and its industry partner, BAE Systems Australia, to acquire an Over-the-Horizon Radar (OTHR) capability in support of Canada's Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar (A-OTHR) 22.06.2026 Cascade Aerospace Receives FAA Certification for CRJ Cargo Conversion Cascade Aerospace received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its Class E cargo conversion of the Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation (formerly Bombardier) CRJ100, CRJ200, 22.06.2026 CAF participates in Exercise VALIANT SHIELD 2026 Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) will participate in Exercise VALIANT SHIELD 2026, a United States-led biennial field exercise taking place in and around Hawaii and Guam from June 22 to July 22.06.2026 Minister McGuinty NATO Visit: Defence Cooperation and Ukraine Support Minister McGuinty concluded a productive visit to Europe where he participated in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Defence Ministers’ Meeting and the 35th Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG). 22.06.2026 Inuit leaders call for partnership in Arctic sovereignty, defence and security The statement, released by the four Inuit Treaty Organizations representing all Inuit in Canada, emphasizes that Inuit Nunangat — the Inuit homeland — encompasses 40 percent of Canada's land area, 22.06.2026 Canada Highlights Defence Investment Agency at ILA Berlin and Eurosatory 2026 Secretary of State Fuhr met with counterparts from key allies and industry leaders to advance multilateral defence relationships, industrial partnerships and innovation, using the opportunity to discuss global security policy 22.06.2026 Canada Should Follow America’s Lead on the Joint Strike Missile for Its Future F-35 Fleet Purpose-built for internal carriage inside the F-35, the Norwegian-developed JSM preserves stealth while delivering precision strike against maritime and land targets at ranges exceeding 350 kilometres. With growing allied adoption 19.06.2026 RCAF Airlift Review Could Reignite Debate Over New Strategic Transport Fleet The CC-130J Hercules has been a cornerstone of RCAF aviation for generations. But as Canada's defence ambitions expand and Arctic operations grow in priority, the question of next-generation airlift capability 19.06.2026 Hanwha Ocean Canadian Partners for Canadian Patrol Submarine Project Hanwha Ocean's Canadian Patrol Submarine Project bid: more than 80 Canadian partnerships, over 25,000 jobs annually, and a projected GDP impact exceeding $100 billion between 2026 and 2044. 19.06.2026 Hanwha Aerospace Signs MOU with Thales on Long-Range Precision Strike Systems Hanwha Aerospace has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Thales to cooperate on land-based long-range precision strike. Through the MOU, Hanwha will make its Chunmoo guided missiles compatible with 19.06.2026 As Canada Sends More Senator MRAPs to Ukraine, Should the Canadian Army Be Taking a Closer Look? Developed by Ontario-based Roshel, the MRAP vehicle incorporates a V-shaped blast-deflecting hull designed to improve crew survivability against mines and improvised explosive devices while maintaining the mobility advantages of a 19.06.2026 MDA Space to acquire Blue Canyon Technologies LLC MDA Space Ltd. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the membership interests of Blue Canyon Technologies LLC in an all-cash transaction for a purchase price and enterprise 18.06.2026 New Zealand’s MH-60R Purchase Highlights a Capability Canada May Soon Need While New Zealand prepares to field one of the world's most capable naval helicopters, Canada continues to wrestle with persistent readiness concerns surrounding its CH-148 Cyclone fleet. 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