US EditionOttawa signs contract with Canadian firm to make drones for Halifax-class ships
- MDA Space announced it secured contracts to provide Uncrewed Aircraft Systems for the Royal Canadian Navy's Halifax-class ships, valued at approximately $39 million for procurement and $27 million for support, totaling $66 million.
- The acquisition contract includes procurement for two Uncrewed Aircraft Systems with options for four more.
- Initial operational capability for the ISTAR UAS is expected in 2028, with full capability anticipated by 2032.
- MDA Space expressed pride in serving as a trusted partner to Canada, emphasizing the importance of advanced technology for the Royal Canadian Navy's operational missions.
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The federal government entrusted a Canadian company with the mission of equipping Halifax-class ships from the Royal Canadian Navy with a small fleet of aerial drones.
Ottawa signs contract with Canadian firm to make drones for Halifax-class ships (Canada)
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 Departm...
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MDA SPACE AWARDED CONTRACTS FOR ROYAL CANADIAN NAVY UNCREWED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS TO ENHANCE MARITIME OPERATIONS
BRAMPTON, ON, Aug. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - MDA Space Ltd. (TSX:MDA) today announced that it has been awarded two contracts to equip the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN)'s Halifax-class ships with up to six new Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS). Part of…
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Ottawa signs contract with Canadian firm to make drones for Halifax-class ships
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MDA Space to equip RCN Halifax-class frigates with six UASs
MDA Space has secured a C$39m contract to provide uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) for the Royal Canadian Navy’s (RCN) Halifax-class frigates.The post MDA Space to equip RCN Halifax-class frigates with six UASs appeared first on Naval Technology.
Federal Government Signs Contract With Canadian Firm To Make Drones For Halifax-class Ships - Canadian Manufacturing
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 earmark…
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