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new software, and establishing a Canadian-based supply
chain.
McCoy said the AOPS project could sustain the ship-
yard for the next two decades.
"The Arctic ships are a great warm up for the Cana-
dian Surface Combatant," he said.
team spartan's economic
benefit to nova scotia
Team Spartan, the consortium proposing the Alenia
C-27J military transport aircraft for the Air Force's
fixed-wing search and rescue (FWSAR) program high-
lighted the airplane's capabilities, as well as its potential
economic impact for Nova Scotia and the rest of Canada.
The team's industrial partners that will create high-tech
and manufacturing jobs across Canada – including sig-
nificant programs in and around Halifax if the C-27J is
chosen to be the next FWSAR platform for Canada.
"Team Spartan has developed a very strong partnership
with Canadian companies here in Halifax and across the
country that will play an enormous role in bringing this
aircraft to all Canadians," said Steve Lucas, Team Spar-
tan's spokesman.
Nova Scotia represented companies that are part of
Team Spartan include IMP Aerospace, Bluedrop Training
& Simulation, and General Dynamics Mission Systems-
Canada. All three companies expect to bring long-term,
high-tech jobs to the region with a program win.
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