General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.’s (GA-ASI) new MQ-9B SkyGuardian is proposed to fulfill Canada’s RPAS Program Requirements.
Canadian businesses with aerospace capabilities, remotely piloted systems and autonomous technologies can now apply to join industry leaders General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), MDA, L3Harris Technologies and CAE Canada in supporting the world’s most advanced Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) System – MQ-9B SkyGuardian.
Team SkyGuardian Canada (TSGC) is the industry team that unites experts from diverse Canadian companies to exceed and deliver the RPA requirements of today and tomorrow for Canada and throughout the world.
Why TeamSkyGuardian Canada?
Industrial Collaboration on a Global Scale. Looking for opportunities to collaborate with industry at a national and international level? Whether your company is big or small, you will gain access to our growing partner network that delivers leading Canadian capabilities in space, aerospace and defense. Our teammates include, L3Harris Technologies, CAE and MDA, and together through innovation and collaboration we know the sky is not the limit.
“We look forward to expanding our team of experienced Canadian partners,” said France Hébert, Vice President and General Manager, CAE Canada. “Our objective as the lead partner for training and in-service support is to engage Canadian industry to solidify Team SkyGuardian and help grow the defence and aerospace sector across the country. As a company based in Canada, CAE already supports a large network of suppliers across Canada which will contribute to making the Team SkyGuardian remotely piloted aircraft system the right choice for the RCAF and Canadian industry.”
Support the World’s Most Advanced RPAS – MQ-9B SkyGuardian. TSGC has successfully integrated Canadian innovation onto GA-ASI’s MQ-9 series of aircraft and its services creating business growth opportunities through the RPA’s international customer base. Not to mention GA-ASI is at the forefront of pioneering RPA solutions. Its MQ-9B is the world’s first certifiable RPA and is on its way to delivering full-spectrum maritime capabilities.
“L3Harris’ WESCAM division, located in Burlington, Ontario, is a world leading manufacturer of Electro-Optical Infrared Sensor Systems and a proud member of TSGC,” said Cameron McKenzie, Vice President of Global Business Development and Sales for WESCAM. “We have already seen first-hand TSGC’s benefit to our global business and would encourage other Canadian companies to become part of the team directly via L3Harris’ WESCAM division or any of the other partners’ supply chain.”
Shape the Future of Canada’s Defence. TSGC was selected by the Government of Canada to compete on delivering the best RPA solution – MQ-9B SkyGuardian – under Canada’s Strong, Secure and Engaged (SSE) Defence Policy. As part of the team your company would contribute to the success of the Canadian Armed Forces.
“MDA’s made-in-Canada intelligence solutions inform and help shape a more secure world, and enable the Canadian Armed Forces to respond to the challenges of today and tomorrow,” said Mike Greenley, Chief Executive Officer of MDA. “Key to our success is our partnerships with innovative small and medium-sized businesses. We look forward to working with high quality Canadian partners in the areas of image exploitation, communications, new sensor payloads, and airborne data processing as part of Team SkyGuardian.”
It’s certainly an exciting time to be a part of this team.
Building the best needs the best. If your company has proven aerospace and defense capabilities in the areas listed below and would like to join our team of game changers, we encourage you to apply.
• Aircraft Operations & Maintenance (O&M)
• Sensor Data Processing, Exploitation and Dissemination (PED)
• Airborne Sensors/Payloads
• Global Supply Chain for aircraft components and manufacturing
• Research and Development (R&D) related projects for Unmanned Aircraft
The application period will be open until October 3, 2020. To submit an application and learn more about Team SkyGuardian Canada, please visit ga-asi.com/TeamSkyGuardianCanada. Companies selected for an interview will be notified in October 2020.
