Press Release
Arcfield Canada Corp. announced today it has been selected by MDA Space Ltd. (TSX:MDA), a leading provider of advanced technology and services to the rapidly expanding global space industry, as part of the company’s contract award to equip the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN)’s Halifax-class ships with up to six new Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS).
Arcfield Canada will provide specialized airworthiness expertise to ensure that the UAS meets all Department of National Defence (DND) airworthiness requirements. This includes supporting the achievement of technical, operational, and investigative airworthiness clearances, and contributing to the delivery of a safe and operationally effective capability for the RCN. The Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (ISTAR UAS) project will significantly enhance the RCN’s ability to detect and monitor potential maritime threats, both at home and abroad.
“We are thrilled to contribute to this important program and collaborate with other industry leaders,” said Luc Sabourin, vice-president of Arcfield Canada. “Our role in supporting airworthiness will help the Royal Canadian Navy to operate these advanced UASs safely and confidently in dynamic maritime environments.”
“This contract marks an exciting milestone for Arcfield Canada as we expand our mission support across the DND,” said Kevin Kelly, chairman and chief executive officer of Arcfield. “We are proud to bring our proven airworthiness expertise and decades of experience to the Royal Canadian Navy and in support of Canada’s evolving defence priorities.”
By extending the Navy’s situational awareness and operational reach, the advanced technology of the RCN-ISTAR UAS will support Canada’s naval missions and provide the RCN with critical expertise in uncrewed systems and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations.
