MDA Space Secures Royal Canadian Navy UAS Contracts

Canadian Halifax-class frigate

Canada is looking to expand the Halifax class frigate's over-the-horizon surveillance capability with drone use.

Credit: Canadian Defense Department
The Canadian government has awarded MDA Space two contracts to provide the Navy's Halifax-class frigates with up to six new uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS). The Canadian Defense Department on Aug. 5 said it would acquire two advanced UAS under a C$39 million ($28 million) contract, with options for...
Robert Wall

Robert Wall is Executive Editor for Defense and Space. Based in London, he directs a team of military and space journalists across the U.S., Europe and Asia-Pacific.

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