Author of the article: Alan Williams
Publishing date: May 06, 2021 • 23 hours ago • 3 minute read • The centre block of the future HMCS Max Bernays is moved from the fabrication building to dockside at the Irving Shipbuilding facility in Halifax on Friday, Jan. 22, 2021.The vessel is Canada s third Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship (AOPS) being built for the Royal Canadian Navy. The vessel is named for Max Bernays, who fought in the Battle of the Atlantic during the Second World War. Photo by Andrew Vaughan /The Canadian Press
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Canadians are quite rightly preoccupied with coping with the COVID-19 pandemic. It affects our safety and security. Nevertheless, there is another crisis slowly unfolding that, if not addressed, has the potential to do the same.
Leonardo to equip Canadian Surface Combatants with naval guns April 23, 2021, by Naida Hakirevic
Leonardo has been awarded a contract to supply to Lockheed Martin four OTO 127/64 LW Vulcano naval guns for the Royal Canadian Navy’s new multi-role combat ships.
The deal also includes the automatic ammunition handling system (AAHS) as an optional solution.
As informed, the first three systems will be installed on board the new naval units, while the fourth will be used for training activities.
The Canadian Surface Combatants (CSC) will be built by Irving Shipbuilding Inc. at the Halifax shipyard in Nova Scotia. The CSC programme aims to build 15 multi-mission combat ships as part of the broader National Shipbuilding Strategy, a long-term project focusing on the renewal of the entire Canadian fleet.
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The 127/64 LW Vulcano is currently the most modern and performing gun in its market secto according to Leonardo. Leonardo picture. Canada Selects Leonardo Naval Gun Systems for the CSC Combat Ships Leonardo has been awarded a contract to supply four OTO 127/64 LW Vulcano naval guns for the Royal Canadian Navy’s new multi-role combat ships. The contract was further to a competitive international tender.
Leonardo press release
Rome, 22 April 2021-Leonardo will supply to Lockheed Martin Canada four OTO 127/64 Light Weight (LW) Vulcano naval guns, including the Automatic Ammunition Handling System (AAHS)as an optional solution, for the new Canadian Surface Combatants(CSC), which will be built by Irving Shipbuilding Inc. at the Halifax shipyard in Nova Scotia. The first three systems will be installed on-board the new naval units, while the four
Author of the article: David Pugliese  â¢Â Ottawa Citizen
Publishing date: Apr 05, 2021  â¢Â 3 days ago  â¢Â 3 minute read The Department of National Defence says military equipment procurement programs are within budget and on schedule, but with shipbuilding projects going billions of dollars over cost and other equipment purchases delayed, a Conservative MP says the departmentâs claims are pure fantasy. Supplied photo from Irving Shipbuilding Inc.
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Military equipment procurement is not only well managed but all programs are within budget and on schedule, the Department of National Defence has boasted to parliament.
But with shipbuilding projects going billions of dollars over cost and other equipment purchases delayed, a Conservative MP says the departmentâs claims are pure fantasy.