Seven U.S. companies and organizations are now off-limits to Chinese businesses and individuals Drones and related technology bound for the U.S. face case-by-case licensing rather than streamlined review The measures run counter to the commitments China made in the November trade deal China’s Commerce Ministry has cut off seven U.S. entities from doing business with...
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Telesat Wins $2.3B Canadian Military Satellite Communications Contract
Telesat LEO ULC received a $2.3 billion contract from Canada’s Defence Investment Agency to deliver the first phase of the Enhanced Satellite Communications Project–Polar. The award expands the Telesat Lightspeed low Earth orbit constellation by 69 satellites, increasing the planned fleet to 225 satellites built by MDA Space. The project is expected to enhance Canadian...
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Nine Japanese Firms Win Spots on $1B Okinawa Construction Contract
Nine Japan-based construction firms will share the vehicle, which carries a combined $1 billion ceiling Task orders will span design, construction, renovation, repair and maintenance NAVFAC Far East ran the procurement, which drew 14 offers Nine construction companies based in Japan have taken positions on a multiple-award contract covering work at U.S. installations in the...
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Canada Unveils Initiative to Boost Defense Systems With Drones
Canada has launched the Defence Drone Initiative to accelerate development, testing and production of Canadian uncrewed and autonomous systems The initiative will connect Canadian industry with operational requirements from the Canadian Armed Forces and Canadian Coast Guard through rapid testing and prototype development A Request for Supply Arrangement is open through Aug. 14, creating opportunities...
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Canada Seeks Public Input on Transparency Rules for AI Systems & Content
Canada is seeking public input on how people can identify AI-generated content and AI-driven interactions The consultation will examine ways to make information about AI systems, capabilities and limitations easier to understand The Canadian government is also considering methods to track serious AI incidents and monitor AI agents’ activities Canada has launched a public consultation on...
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CAE, Saab to Explore Gripen Training Ecosystem in Canada
CAE and Saab have signed an MOU to explore Gripen training and mission support capabilities in Canada The potential collaboration depends on Canada selecting the Gripen for its future fighter fleet CAE would help establish and operate training for Gripen pilots and technicians CAE and Saab have agreed to partner in exploring training, simulation and mission support...
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NATO, Italy Expand Task Force X Initiative With Central Mediterranean Exercise
NATO and the Italian Defence General Staff have launched Task Force X-Central Mediterranean The initiative aims to test emerging technologies across five operational domains along NATO’s Southern Flank The exercise brings together five allied nations and more than 100 uncrewed systems in southern Italy The North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s Allied Command Transformation, or ACT, and...
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Canada, Germany Sign Joint Declaration to Deepen Semiconductor Cooperation
Canada and Germany have signed a joint declaration of intent to strengthen dialogue and cooperation on shared priorities in the semiconductor sector The declaration was signed on the margins of the IEA Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency by senior officials from both countries The partnership builds on a growing bilateral framework that includes the...
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Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Strengthen Allied Supply Chains
Bipartisan senators have introduced the Securing Partner Supply Chains Act to counter China’s influence over critical industries The bill aims to establish a State Department-led foreign investment screening initiative modeled on CFIUS The partner nations would receive training, technical assistance and regulatory support to strengthen investment oversight Sens. John Curtis, R-Utah, and Tim Kaine, D-Va.,...
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MDA Space to Deliver Next-Generation SAR Satellite for Canada’s RADARSAT Program
MDA Space was awarded a Canadian Space Agency contract to deliver a new RADARSAT replenishment satellite The award includes satellite delivery, launch services and ground control and data management systems upgrade The new spacecraft will help maintain Canada’s Earth observation capabilities under the RADARSAT+ program MDA Space has received a contract from the Canadian Space...