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Vancouver Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- Vancouver Sun
Canadian firm to make drones for navy's Halifax-class ships: defence department
The federal government has contracted a Canadian firm to outfit the Royal Canadian Navy's Halifax-class ships with a small fleet of aerial drones. Ottawa announced it has awarded two contracts to MDA Space for up to six advanced 'uncrewed aircraft systems' for the Navy's patrol frigates. The Department of National Defence says in a news release that this will boost the navy's long-range maritime surveillance abilities. The department has earmarked $39 million to acquire the first two drones, with an option of ordering another four. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. The initial five-year service contract is estimated to be worth $27 million and its time frame could be extended by the department to 20 years. The new drone capability is expected to start coming online in 2028 and to be working at full capacity by 2032. Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here .
Edmonton Journal
4 days ago
- Business
- Edmonton Journal
Canadian firm to make drones for navy's Halifax-class ships: defence department
The federal government has contracted a Canadian firm to outfit the Royal Canadian Navy's Halifax-class ships with a small fleet of aerial drones. Article content Ottawa announced it has awarded two contracts to MDA Space for up to six advanced 'uncrewed aircraft systems' for the Navy's patrol frigates. Article content Article content Article content The department has earmarked $39 million to acquire the first two drones, with an option of ordering another four. Article content Article content
Toronto Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- Toronto Sun
Ottawa signs contract with Canadian firm to make drones for Halifax-class ships
Published Aug 05, 2025 • 1 minute read File photo of the Royal Canadian Navy's offshore patrol vessel HMCS Harry DeWolf in Halifax, Nova Scotia December 16, 2021. Photo by TED PRITCHARD / REUTERS OTTAWA — The federal government has contracted a Canadian firm to outfit the Royal Canadian Navy's Halifax-class ships with a small fleet of aerial drones. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Ottawa announced it has awarded two contracts to MDA Space for up to six advanced 'uncrewed aircraft systems' for the Navy's patrol frigates. The Department of National Defence says in a news release that this will boost the navy's long-range maritime surveillance abilities. The department has earmarked $39 million to acquire the first two drones, with an option of ordering another four. The initial five-year service contract is estimated to be worth $27 million and its time frame could be extended by the department to 20 years. The new drone capability is expected to start coming online in 2028 and to be working at full capacity by 2032. RECOMMENDED VIDEO Columnists World Canada Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto & GTA
Toronto Star
4 days ago
- General
- Toronto Star
Ottawa signs contract with Canadian firm to make drones for Halifax-class ships
The Halifax-class frigate HMCS Toronto passes under the Angus L. Macdonald Bridge as it returns to Halifax on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan AV flag wire: true flag sponsored: false article_type: : sWebsitePrimaryPublication : publications/toronto_star bHasMigratedAvatar : false :
Winnipeg Free Press
4 days ago
- Business
- Winnipeg Free Press
Ottawa signs contract with Canadian firm to make drones for Halifax-class ships
OTTAWA – The federal government has contracted a Canadian firm to outfit the Royal Canadian Navy's Halifax-class ships with a small fleet of aerial drones. Ottawa announced it has awarded two contracts to MDA Space for up to six advanced 'uncrewed aircraft systems' for the Navy's patrol frigates. The Department of National Defence says in a news release that this will boost the navy's long-range maritime surveillance abilities. The department has earmarked $39 million to acquire the first two drones, with an option of ordering another four. The initial five-year service contract is estimated to be worth $27 million and its time frame could be extended by the department to 20 years. Monday Mornings The latest local business news and a lookahead to the coming week. The new drone capability is expected to start coming online in 2028 and to be working at full capacity by 2032. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 5, 2025.
