Getting more bang for the procurement buck
Even Tom Jenkins was surprised at how quickly he got the federal government’s attention. Mr. Jenkins released his report on defence and security procurement in
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Powering the troops: Ottawa tech firm seeks to revolutionize military battery industry
Advancing military technology means that soldiers now trudge through battlefields lugging increasing amounts of high-tech equipment, as well as the batteries that power them. A
During the height of the Libyan revolution in 2011, an Ottawa man willingly docked on the shore of Misrata, a city under fire by Colonel
Panacis raises $1.8M for soldier battery pack
Ottawa-based Panacis Inc. is expanding its local presence to go full-steam ahead with commercialization of its new military battery system following financial contributions from investors and
Military eyes external contracts as cost-saving measure
The Canadian Forces are looking to reduce spending on service contracts with private firms as a means of reining in a budget shortfall, Canada’s top
Give Canadian firms bigger role in DND contracts: panel
An independent report has produced a number of prescriptions for Canada’s ailing military procurement system, but stops short of suggesting how the Harper government should
Lockheed Martin establishes Canadian HQ in Ottawa
Defence firm Lockheed Martin Canada is opening a new corporate headquarters office in downtown Ottawa to provide a single point of contact for all clients
Industry officials made a public pitch Friday to drum up support for the controversial F-35 fighter jet program, highlighting the technical progress made in recent
EODC wins $3.75M military contract
A local armour manufacturer will help the Canadian Armed Forces upgrade some of its equipment after being awarded a subcontract worth $3.75 million. EODC Inc. will
DEW wins $39M vehicle shelter contract
An Ottawa-based defence firm has beat out three other companies to outfit hundreds of vehicle shelters for the Canadian military. DEW Engineering & Development ULC,
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