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RCAF CF-18 DEMO TEAM EARNS TOP PRIZES AT RIAT AIR SHOW
The CF-18 Demo Team is coming home with hardware as the jet won best livery and the team won best solo jet display at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) show in the UK.
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ARCFIELD CANADA SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN CANADIAN CUAS SANDBOX 2024
Arcfield Canada, in partnership with Fortem Technologies, successfully participated in the 2024 Counter Uncrewed Aerial Systems (CUAS) Sandbox in Suffield, Alberta.
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ARCFIELD CANADA FEATURED IN 2024 RCAF TODAY MAGAZINE
Skies magazine published a special edition for the RCAF Today magazine to commemorate the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) official Centennial. As a primary partner to the RCAF, Arcfield Canada is featured in a 2-page editorial on pages 80-81.
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ARCFIELD CANADA RANKS #24 IN CANADA'S TOP 100 DEFENCE COMPANIES
Canadian Defence Review (CDR) magazine has recently released its ranking of Canada's Top 100 Defence Companies, and Arcfield Canada is proud to announce that it has climbed to number 24 on the list this year. This progress is a reflection of our growth, acquisition of new contracts, and unwavering dedication to our industry partners and customers.
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ARCFIELD CANADA AWARDED $211.6M CONTRACT FOR CF-18 AVIONICS IN-SERVICE SUPPORT
Arcfield Canada Corp., has been awarded the CF-18 Avionics In-Service Support program by the Department of National Defence (DND). The award, represents follow-on work for the company, has a firm 5-year period of performance and a total contract value of up to $211.6 million CAD.
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CANADIAN DEFENCE REVIEW REGIONAL REPORT FOR ALBERTA
Each year CDR publishes an update on the Alberta aerospace industry and the organizations making an impact. In this edition Arcfield Canada highlights the expansion of their warehouse in Cold Lake and the readiness to support Canada’s future F-35 aircraft. Read more about Arcfield Canada’s business in the latest CDR issue on page 30.
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ARCFIELD CANADA FEATURED IN 2023 RCAF TODAY MAGAZINE
In the October issue of RCAF Today, Arcfield Canada is showcased in an article titled the "The Arcfield Advantage" on page 64. Highlighting Arcfield’s strategic partnership with OneLogistics, the benefits the collaboration offers, and the operational and economic benefits for Canada.
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FUTURE FIGHTER SUSTAINMENT AND SUPPORT
Arcfield Canada is featured in a 4-page editorial in Canadian Defence Review magazine's October 2023 issue on pages
32-35. The editorial covers Arcfield's history in supporting Canada's CF-18 Fighter fleet to today's position as the best company to provide sustainment support for the future F-35 program. -
ARCFIELD CANADA AND ONELOGISTICS PARTNER TO SUPPORT CANADA’S F-35 PROGRAM
Arcfield Canada and OneLogistics have announced an exclusive collaboration to provide in-service support services for Canada’s future F-35 fleet.
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ARCFIELD CANADA CELEBRATES NEW COLD LAKE WAREHOUSE LOCATION WITH RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY
Arcfield Canada Corp. celebrated the official opening of their new warehouse facility located at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Aug. 23.
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FINAL INTERIM FIGHTER CAPABILITY PROJECT AIRCRAFT ROLLS OFF THE PRODUCTION LINE AT L3 MIRABEL
On June 14, 2023, the Interim Fighter Capability Project (IFCP) celebrated the completion of the modifications on the final operational AF/A-18 aircraft, which will soon be released to service with the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF).
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TEAM NORTHERN SENTRY IN-SERVICE SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR CANADA’S CF-18 AVIONICS
Team Northern Sentry will provide a comprehensive sustainment solution for maintenance, repair and overhaul, engineering support services, cyber materiel assurance, supply chain management, logistics support analysis, and obsolescence management for the full suite of CF-18 avionics systems for the Royal Canadian Air Force.
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ARCFIELD CANADA ANNOUNCES TEAM NORTHERN SENTRY FOR CANADA’S CF-18 AVIONICS IN-SERVICE SUPPORT PROGRAM
Arcfield Canada Corp., today announced the official launch of Team Northern Sentry for the Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF) CF-18 fighter fleet. Team members include Arcfield Canada, Raytheon Canada, L3Harris Technologies, Palitronica, and Terra Nova.
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ARCFIELD CANADA TO CELEBRATE QUEBEC WAREHOUSE EXPANSION WITH RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY
Arcfield Canada Corp., a leading provider in aerospace and defence services, will celebrate the official opening of their expanded warehouse facility located in La Baie, Quebec with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Festivities will include the participation of special guests, Arcfield customers and employees, and is open to the media.
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ARCFIELD CANADA CELEBRATES QUEBEC WAREHOUSE EXPANSION WITH RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY
Arcfield Canada will celebrate the official opening of their expanded warehouse facility located in La Baie, Quebec with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. This latest investment will increase Arcfield’s footprint by 300%, to a total of 25,000 square feet.
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CANADIAN DEFENCE REVIEW REGIONAL REPORT FOR ALBERTA
Arcfield Canada has been increasing its workforce to meet the demands of its contract requirements. Building strategic partnerships is the key to ongoing success. Read more about Arcfield Canada’s business in the latest issue of CDR magazine on page 30.
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MISSION READY SUPPORT
See Arcfield Canada’s article in Skies Magazine’s December issue on pages 154-156. The first Air Force special issue, featuring select articles on Royal Canadian Air Force operations, training, and procurement programs — including an exclusive Q&A with the RCAF’s new commander, and a profile on Arcfield.
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CDR PODCAST WITH JACQUES COMTOIS OF ARCFIELD CANADA
Tune in to hear the CDR radio podcast with Jacques Comtois, Arcfield's Director of Canadian Operations, as he discusses the company’s business, including recent contract awards such as a $50 million two-year contract extension by the Department of National Defence for the CF-18 Avionics Optimized Weapon System Support program.
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ARCFIELD CANADA RANKS #28 IN CANADA’S TOP 100 DEFENCE COMPANIES
For the fifth consecutive year, Arcfield has been named as Canada’s Top 100 Defence Companies, ranking 28th in 2022. Holding high amoung the top defence companies signifies Arcfield’s ongoing commitment to its customers in Canadian defence.
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ARCFIELD CANADA AWARDED $7.7M SUBCONTRACT BY L3HARRIS
Arcfield Canada Corp., a leading provider in aerospace and defence services and recognized by Canadian Defence Review (CDR) as a top 100 Defence Contractor in Canada, has been awarded a subcontract by L3Harris Technologies, valued at $7.7M, to provide supply chain management services to the CF-18 fleet.
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ARCFIELD CANADA AWARDED $7.7M SUBCONTRACT BY L3HARRIS FOR SUPPLY CHAIN SERVICES FOR CF-18 FLEET
Arcfield Canada Corp., a leading provider in aerospace and defence services awarded a subcontract by L3Harris Technologies, valued at $7.7M, to provide supply chain management services to the CF-18 fleet.
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ARCFIELD CANADA AWARDED $7.7M SUBCONTRACT BY L3HARRIS FOR SUPPLY CHAIN SERVICES FOR THE CF-18 PRIMARY AIR VEHICLE
Arcfield Canada Corp., a leading provider in aerospace and defence services and recognized by Canadian Defence Review (CDR) as a top 100 Defence Contractor in Canada, has been awarded a subcontract by L3Harris Technologies, valued at $7.7M, to provide supply chain management services to the CF-18 fleet.
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THE EVOLUTION OF THE DEFENCE SUPPLY CHAIN
Arcfield Canada’s perspective on the evolution of the defence supply chain and the exclusive partnership with Palitronica to meet industry requirements in Cyber Materiel Assurance, published in the latest issue of Vanguard magazine.
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GAME CHANGER: INTERVIEW WITH JACQUES COMTOIS, DIRECTOR OF CANADIAN OPERATIONS
An interview with Vanguard magazine celebrating key individuals and organizations who help to drive and support innovation within the defence and security industry.
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ARCFIELD CANADA AWARDED $50M CF-18 AVS OWSS CONTRACT EXTENSION
As a leader in avionics sustainment, Arcfield Canada administers the complete lifecycle management, engineering support services, supply chain management, and maintenance, repair and overhaul of avionics systems for the RCAF.
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ARCFIELD CANADA AWARDED $50M CF-18 AVIONICS OPTIMIZED WEAPON SYSTEM SUPPORT CONTRACT EXTENSION
Arcfield Canada Corp., has been awarded a two-year contract extension by the Department of National Defence to provide support services for the CF-18 Avionics Optimized Weapon System Support (OWSS) program.
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ARCFIELD CANADA AWARDED $50M CF-18 AVIONICS OWSS CONTRACT EXTENSION
Arcfield Canada Corp., awarded a two-year contract extension by the Department of National Defence to provide support services for the Royal Canadian Air Force’s CF-18 Avionics Optimized Weapon System Support program.
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CANADIAN DEFENCE REVIEW REGIONAL REPORT FOR ALBERTA. BEGINNING TO REBUILD OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS AS THE PANDEMIC WANES
Alberta kicked off 2022 with positive job creation at the start of the year. With plans to lift health measures, defence industry personnel are optimistic. Read about Arcfield Canada’s new corporate identity and capabilities on page 32.
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ARCFIELD - NEW NAME OF PERATON'S DIVESTED SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
Arcfield is the new name of Peraton Canada Corp and a result of the divestiture by Peraton of its systems engineering, integration and support services business, including complementary C5ISR programs and Peraton Canada (collectively, the "SES Business").
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ARCFIELD REVEALED AS NEW NAME OF PERATON’S DIVESTED SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, INTEGRATION, AND SUPPORT SERVICES BUSINESS
Arcfield launched as the new company name which comprised Peraton’s divested Systems Engineering, Integration, and Support Services (SES) Business.
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ARCFIELD APPOINTS KEVIN KELLY AS CHAIRMAN AND CEO ANNOUNCES NEW COMPANY NAME
Arcfield is the result of the divestiture by Peraton of its systems engineering, integration and support services business, including complementary C5ISR programs and Peraton Canada (collectively, the "SES Business").
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PERATON WELCOMES JACQUES COMTOIS AS THE NEW DIRECTOR OF ITS CANADIAN OPERATING UNIT
Peraton welcomes Jacques Comtois as the new director of its Peraton Canada Operating Unit. Jacques will be responsible for program performance, operational leadership, and scaling Peraton’s Canadian operations.
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PERATON AWARDED CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR THE CF-18 AVIONICS OPTIMIZED WEAPON SYSTEM SUPPORT PROGRAM
The Government of Canada has awarded Peraton a $50 million, one-year contract extension for the CF-18 Avionics Optimized Weapon System Support program.
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PERATON WELCOMES SENIOR AEROSPACE EXECUTIVE AS CANADA OPERATING UNIT DIRECTOR
Peraton is proud to announce and welcome Jacques Comtois as the new director of its Peraton Canada Operating Unit. Jacques will be responsible for program performance, operational leadership, and scaling Peraton’s Canadian operations.
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AEROSPACE FIRM PERATON WINS $50M CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR CF-18 SUPPORT
A growing aerospace company with an Ottawa presence has received a $50-million contract extension to provide engineering support and equipment to Canada’s fleet of CF-18 fighter jets.
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PERATON AWARDED $50M CONTRACT EXTENSION
As the prime contractor, Peraton provides comprehensive in-service and integrated logistics support for the full suite of fighter aircraft avionics and associated test equipment for the CF-18 fleet.
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MISSION SUPPORT OF CF-18 AND SO MUCH MORE
When defence people hear the name ‘Peraton Canada’, they think of the company’s vital role in keeping the RCAF’s fleet of CF-18s flying. But there is much more to this Calgary based firm than the CF-18, as CDR’s James Careless, learned when he spoke with Marie Darling, Peraton’s Director of Canada Business Development.
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PERATON RANKS 24TH ON CANADA’S TOP 100 DEFENCE COMPANIES
Canada’s Top 100 Defence Companies is provided by Canadian Defence Review, Canada’s leading defence and military journal, serving the information needs of Canada’s defence community. Rankings are based on factors such as economic impact to the country, research and development initiatives, contribution to the nation’s security, contract wins, and excellence of management and support of Canada’s military.
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CDR REGIONAL REPORT ON ALBERTA’S AEROSPACE & DEFENCE INDUSTRY
As Alberta’s economy continues to reel from COVID-19 lockdowns, economic dislocation, and cancellation of the Keystone XL pipeline, increased investment in defence & aerospace could help boost the province’s economy.
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PERATON CANADA: A DEFENCE CONTRACTOR SOARS, THANKS TO ITS ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT
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WHY SAAB’S GRIPEN E COULD MAKE PERFECT SENSE FOR CANADA
“Gripen E meets and/or exceeds all of the Canadian requirements. It’s an efficient, modern fighter, and it’s the latest development on the market.” So says Anders Håkansson, Saab’s deputy campaign director for the company’s participation in Canada’s Future Fighter Capability Project (FFCP).
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SAAB OFFER INCLUDES JOBS BOOST TO QUEBEC
At the Aero Montreal Innovation Forum 2020 conference, Saab AB revealed part of its proposal for Canada’s Future Fighter Capability Project. Saab’s proposal will include the creation of two new innovation centres to be located somewhere in the greater Montreal area.
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SAAB PROPOSES TO BUILD GRIPEN IN CANADA AND STRENGTHEN AEROSPACE INNOVATION
Saab will build its Gripen E in Canada if the aircraft is selected as the Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF’s) next-generation fighter jet. The Gripen E is one of three options currently being considered by the Canadian government to replace the RCAF’s fleet of legacy CF-188 Hornets.
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BOEING SAYS SUPER HORNET SELECTION WOULD PROVIDE $61 BILLION BOOST TO CANADIAN ECONOMY
Boeing announced five new agreements with Canadian aerospace companies, that the company says would deliver CAD$61 billion and nearly 250,000 jobs to the Canadian economy. That is, if the aerospace giant’s F/A-18 Block III Super Hornet is selected.
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CANADA’S FUTURE FIGHTER SELECTION ENTERS THE FINAL STRAIGHT
The Canadian government has received proposals from the three eligible suppliers bidding to meet the country’s Future Fighter Capability Project requirement, which seeks 88 aircraft to replace the current fleet of CF-18 and ex-Australian F/A-18 Hornets. All three bidders responded to the request for proposals issued a year ago by the deadline of July 30.
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DRONE FIRM UNIFLY JOINS CANADIAN BVLOS PROJECT
SkySensus, a Canadian drone research project, is flying high after it was selected to fulfill Canada’s official Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) Traffic Management Service Trials.
SkySensus will partner with Belgium-based Unifly, one of Europe’s big names in unmanned traffic management (UTM).
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SKYSENSUS ANNOUNCES SELECTION FOR REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (RPAS) TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT (RTM) SERVICES TRIALS
SkySensus, an R&D project that is funded and led by Peraton for the research and development, and commercialization of Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) in unmanned systems, is proud to announce it was selected to fulfill Canada’s official Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) Traffic Management (RTM) Services Trials.
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CANADA’S NEW FIGHTERS: BOEING, LOCKHEED AND SAAB WILL FIGHT FOR THE CANADIAN SKY
Two American and one European company will compete to provide the Royal Canadian Air Force with new fighter jets, he learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Defense News. These are Boeing, Lockheed Martin and the Swedish Saab. According to the terms of the tender, the new fighters should start arriving on Canadian soil in 2025, and three years before [2022 – ed.] the final winner will be chosen.
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BOEING MAKES ITS BUSINESS CASE
Block III Super Hornet best all round for economics and transition.
At a media webinar held on October 27th, Boeing laid out its business case for Canada selecting the Block III Super Hornet as the replacement fighter jet for the CF-18 Hornet.
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RCAF MODERNIZATION TAKES FLIGHT
The RCAF is moving forward on new fighter jets and remotely piloted aircraft.
As the Royal Canadian Air Force prepares for the future several key equipment programs are taking precedent and moving towards being implemented.
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THESE THREE COMPANIES SUBMITTED BIDS FOR CANADA’S FIGHTER COMPETITION
The bids are in for Canada’s fighter competition, and three companies will go head-to-head for the chance to build 88 new jets. The Canadian government on Friday confirmed that the field is down to two American entrants — Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Joint Strike Fighter and Boeing’s F/A-18E/F Super Hornet — as well as Swedish aerospace manufacturer Saab’s Gripen E. All companies submitted proposals before the July 31 deadline.
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PERATON ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF NEW WEBSITE
Peraton Canada Corp., a supplier to the aerospace and defence industry for more than 35 years, announce the launch of its new website. As the trusted partner and prime contractor for avionics sustainment for the Canadian Armed Forces and the Royal Canadian Air Force’s CF-188 fighter platform, Peraton’s new website is scheduled to go live on Canada Day and will showcase a comprehensive list of the company’s industry capabilities and services.
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CALGARY’S PERATON TO SUPPORT SAAB IN FFCP BID
Peraton Canada Corp. is an affiliate of Peraton Corporation, which employs over 3,500 personnel with headquarters in Herndon, Virgina. With annual revenue of US $1.1 billion, Peraton Corporation was originally a division of defence and communications giant Harris Corporation (now merged with L3).
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MAJOR UPGRADES INCOMING FOR CANADA’S FLEET OF CF-188 HORNETS
The Canadian Government has embarked on a $1.3 billion (CAD) project to upgrade the CF-18 Hornet fleet, even as the government is in the middle of the process to find a replacement for that same fighter jet. Apparently, this is all happening to ensure the RCAF fighter fleet remains capable of responding to current threats until such time as the new jets, acquired through the FFCP program, reach FOC (Final Operational Capability).
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SAAB OFFERS A MADE-IN-CANADA FIGHTER JET SOLUTION
Saab Canada and its “Gripen for Canada Team” is the only manufacturer committing to transfer the building of its fighter solution for Canada’s FFCP (Future Fighter Capability Project) – the multi-role Gripen E – to Canada.
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SAAB PARTNERS CAE, PERATON, IMP & GE AVIATION FOR CANADIAN FIGHTER JET PITCH
Saab and today announced that leading Canadian aerospace companies- IMP Aerospace & Defence, CAE, Peraton and GE Aviation have joined the ‘Gripen for Canada Team’ which is bidding for Canada’s Future Fighter Capability Project (FFCP).
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SAAB LAUNCHES GRIPEN INDUSTRIAL TEAM FOR CANADA
Saab has formally announced the team that it hopes will secure Canada’s fighter replacement programme for its Gripen E combat aircraft.
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PERATON CANADA: A DEFENCE CONTRACTOR SOARS, THANKS TO ITS ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT
Calgary Economic Development, an economic development agency in Calgary, Alberta, interviewed Peraton employees for its “Live Tech Love Life” segment to find out more about the companies R&D projects like SkySensus and UAV technology, and the work we do on the Canadian Air Force fighter jets.
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CANADIAN UAVS: BRINGING COMMERCIAL EXPERTISE TO THE MILITARY
Peraton is a key partner of Canadian UAVS; the companies have teamed up with several other Canada-based organizations to launch Project SkySensus, a research and development and commercialization project that intends to safely integrate Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations into Canadian airspace.
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SAAB PARTNERS FOR CANADA’S FFCP BID
Saab today confirmed the four corporate partners that will be part of its bid for Canada’s Future Fighter Capability Project (FFCP), which aims to replace the Royal Canadian Air Force’s ageing fleet of CF-188 Hornet’s with 88 new-generation fighters. Saab is leading one of three supplier teams currently involved in the procurement competition, which centres around the Saab Gripen E, Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet and Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter jets.
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TOP DEFENCE CAPABILITY LEADERS 2019: PERATON CANADA CORP
Nearly two years have passed since the launch of Peraton following the sale of Harris’ services business to private equity. Since then, the company’s rich history of success and wealth of capability, coupled with the energy of a newly minted entrepreneurial organization has made the future for Peraton – “a 125-year-old start-up” – extremely bright.
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SKYSENSUS: BEYOND VISUAL LINE OF SIGHT RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT & COMMERCIALIZATION PROJECT
Three Alberta-based SMBs partner with Peraton to advance the use and development of Remotely Piloted Aircraft System technology. AERIUM Analytics, Canadian UAVs, UxS representing the Foremost UAS Test Range have partnered together to work with Peraton to develop new technologies in the industry of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS).
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CANADA RELEASES RFP FOR FUTURE FIGHTER COMPETITION
The government is acquiring 88 advanced fighter jets to provide the capability the Canadian Armed Forces needs to ensure the safety and security of Canadians and meet its international obligations.
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PERATON AWARDED $30M CF-18 AVIONICS OPTIMIZED WEAPON SYSTEM SUPPORT CONTRACT EXTENSION
As the sole prime providing maintenance, engineering, and materiel support services for the entire CF-18 avionics suite and associated support equipment, Peraton delivers high-value supply chain management, automated test equipment engineering support, maintenance and repair, and proactive obsolescence management to maximize fleet availability.
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PERATON WINS CANADA CF-18 FLEET SUPPORT CONTRACT EXTENSION
Peraton has secured a contract extension for the Canadian Armed Forces and the Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF) CF-18 Avionics Optimized Weapon System Support programme.
Under the $30m contract, Peraton will continue to provide support for the CF-18 fighter fleet for an additional year.
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PERATON EXPANDS CALGARY OPERATIONS TO ADVANCE CANADA DEFENSE PROGRAM SUPPORT
Peraton recently completed its Calgary facility operations expansion and modernization. The new facility will enable broader support of Canada’s CF-188 fighter fleet and position the company for future growth on fighter platforms and programs.
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PERATON EXPANDS CALGARY OPERATIONS TO ADVANCE CANADA DEFENSE PROGRAM SUPPORT
Peraton recently completed its Calgary facility operations expansion and modernization. The new facility will enable broader support of Canada’s CF-188 fighter fleet and position the company for future growth on fighter platforms and programs. The Calgary facility, at 76,000-plus square feet, now has an engineering lab for operational design and development, and is a “one-stop-shop” for integrated logistics support.
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PERATON CELEBRATES MILESTONE REPAIR AND BUILDING EXPANSION
The company that repairs avionics aboard CF-18 jets has delivered 50K repaired parts to the RCAF and has expanded.
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AVIONICS CONTRACTOR OPENS $2.5M EXPANSION OF CALGARY FIGHTER JET REPAIR FACILITY
Avionics contractor Peraton celebrated the opening Tuesday of a $2.5-million expansion to its Calgary facility, along with one huge milestone. The company recently completed its 50,000th repair for RCAF.
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30+ YEARS SUPPORTING ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE CF-18 FLEET
For more than 30 years, Peraton has been a dedicated partner to the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), keeping the CF-18 fleet flying with integrated logistics and engineering support. Most recently, we were awarded a significant subcontract for CF-18 Hornet Propulsion Group Supply Chain Management.
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PEOPLE IN SUPPLY CHAIN, JIM GILLESPIE
Featuring professionals working in Alberta’s supply chain sector, this video is a career profile of senior supply chain manager, Jim Gillespie, in Canada’s manufacturing sector.
