MDA completes remote minehunting system trials

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MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates (MDA) of Richmond, British Colombia (BC), has successfully completed a three year technology-development (TD) project for a remote minehunting system combining a stable towing mechanism, positional accuracy, and advanced signal processing. The aim of the project was to use data received from a semi-submersible- based remote minehunting system to help make recommendations for future mine countermeasures procurement decisions.

Engineering Services, Colombia, Engineering for Mining & Extractive Indust, High technology industry, Mining engineering

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Canada plans submarine servicing award

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Canada intends to award a contract in the second quarter of 2007 for the in-service support of its four ex-UK Royal Navy Victoria-class submarines worth more than CAD1 billion. The Victoria In-Service Support Contract (VISSC) would provide a total of 15 years support, based on an initial five-year contract with follow-on periods of five years, three years, and two one-year contracts with 'performance measures and incentivization'.

International aspects, Submarines, Submarine boats, Defense contracts, Government contract, Defence contracts

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MARCOMEs modernization continues to mark time

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Canadian Forces Maritime Command (MARCOM) is planning to replace old ageing DDH-280 Iroquois-class destroyers and upgrade frigates through a Halifax Modernization (HM) project. The various plans and challenges faced by the HM are discussed.

United States, Computer and Data Processing Services, Guided Missiles, Space Vehicles, Parts, Computer services industry, Information technology services industry, Defense industry, Canada. Canadian Forces, Defence industry, HX, Halifax Corp.

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