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INSIDE INDUSTRY INBRIEF AIRBUS MILITARY signed an MOU with DISCOVERY AIR to provide in- service support for the C295 aircraft, should it be the successful candidate in the government's fi xed wing search and rescue pro- gram. Other members of the C295 team include PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA, CAE, L-3 WESCAM and VECTOR AEROSPACE. THE CANADIAN ARMY offi cially opened a new facility for the fl eet of upgraded Light Armoured Vehicles (LAV) IIIs at CFB Petawawa. The $21.8 million, 9840 square metre facility will support day-to- day training and driver maintenance. Despite fears to the contrary, the Canadian government is almost ready to contract with industry for the full-scale development of the Radarsat Constellation Mission, a three-satellite successor to the Radarsat-1 and Radarsat-2 Earth observation spacecraft, according to Steve MacLean, president of the Canadian Space Agency. MACDONALD, DETTWILER AND ASSOCIATES and COM DEV, the two principal contractors, had indicated layoffs would be immi- nent if there was no progress on the program. The Integrated Soldier System Project (ISSP) recently wrapped up testing and evaluation at CFB Petawawa. The RFP for the ISSP closed in June. Selected companies showcased integrated I suites of equipment, including weapon accessories, electronic de- vices, sensors, individual equipment and operational clothing. The RFP is to acquire up to 6,624 integrated suites over four years. A contract award is anticipated in 2013. AGUSTAWESTLAND marked 10 years of active service and 50,000 fl ying hours with the Royal Canadian Air Force for its fl eet of AW101 Cormorant search and rescue helicopters. Jeremy Tracy, head of region for Canada, presented a certifi cate marking the 50,000 operating hours to LGen Alain Parent, the former Commander of 1 Canadian Air Division, just prior to his appointment as Deputy Commander of NORAD. BOEING has selected GENERAL DYNAMICS CANADA to provide Engi- neering Support Services on the CH-147F In-Service Support pro- gram. GDC was previously contracted to provide the Maintenance Training Suite/Contractor Maintenance Support package. Richmond-based MACDONALD, DETTWILER AND ASSOCIATES has signed two contract amendments with the Commonwealth of Aus- tralia, one to extend MDA's Unmanned Aerial Vehicle surveillance service for the Australian Defence Force in Kandahar Airfi eld an additional two years. ECO WASTE SOLUTIONS signed a contract with the Canadian Forces to provide an ECO Mobile waste incineration system for rapid de- ployment to extreme climates, part of a logistic support plan for increased self-suffi ciency within base camps. OUR FOUNDATION IS OUR TECHNOLOGIES OUR MISSION IS EXPANDING YOUR CAPABILITIES To develop innovative solutions that provide the comfort, protection and performance you need, we work backwards. First, we consider the requirements of the end user. Then we assess every element of design and apply the latest technology to develop comfortable, low-burden equipment so wearers can focus on the task at hand. Europe: +44 (0) 1695 727171 scott.sales.uk@tycoint.com North America: +1 800.247.7257 sh-sale@tycoint.com ©2011 Scott Safety® , ScottSafety.com® . All Rights Reserved. ©Crown Copyright/MOD. Reproduced with the permission of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office www.vanguardcanada.com OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2012 9