“Gloves are off” as US Defense Secretary memo calls for sweeping drone procurement reform
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has promised to usher in a new era of “military drone dominance”.
Canada’s P-8A aircraft to receive L3Harris surveillance systems
The first P-8A aircraft for the RCAF is expected by 2026. (Photo: Boeing)
The Boeing P-8A maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) are set to be delivered in 2026 with L3Harris’ WECAM MX-20 enhancing its capabilities to conduct maritime and land intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions in regions like the Arctic.
Canada’s P-8A Poseidon MPAs are set to receive an upgrade to its maritime and overland patrol and reconnaissance missions, with L3Harris’ WESCAM MX-20 surveillance systems integration.
L3Harris has signed a contract with the Canadian Commercial Corporation to provide16 WESCAM MX-20 surveillance systems to support the Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF) P-8A aircraft.
“Integrating our proven technology with the P-8A equips Canada with the most advanced ISR imaging solution,” said Tom Kirkland, VP and general manager - targeting and sensor systems at L3Harris.
“Maritime and national security, including missions in the Arctic, require extremely reliable systems like the WESCAM MX-20 to
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