Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Modular Fiber Laser Amplifier for the Next Generation High Energy Weapons
Agreement Number:
-
Agreement Value:
$497,250.00
Agreement Date:
Sep 15, 2024 - Dec 14, 2025
Description:
Funding will support concept development to identify solutions to National Defence’s Challenge: Counter Uncrewed Aerial Systems (CUAS) Concept Development 2024. Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) and its defence and security partners are seeking CUAS solutions that can detect and/or defeat Micro and Mini UAS with systems that can be integrated into the broader military command and control systems.
Organization:
National Defence
Expected Results:
The Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces and its defence and security partners (Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Public Safety Canada, etc.) are seeking CUAS solutions that can detect and/or defeat Micro and Mini UAS with systems that can be integrated into the broader military command and control systems. CUAS desirable outcomes: Integration into an external command and control system.
Location:
Cranbrook, British Columbia, CA V1C 2L9
Reference Number:
018-2024-2025-Q2-CD2-001
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
Ascendent Technology Group Inc.
Program:
Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security Program - Innovation Networks
Program Purpose:
Collaborate with academic and private sector partners to build expertise to support Canada’s current and future defence and security needs.