CDR News Line 08.09.2026 Minister McGuinty Concludes Poland Visit, Advancing Defence Cooperation The Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, concluded a successful visit to Poland, where he attended the 34th International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO). With Canada serving as MSPO’s 08.09.2026 FedDev Ontario Opens Expanded Tariff Response Funding for Businesses FedDev Ontario announced that applications are now being accepted for expanded support through the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) in southern Ontario. This includes the provision of liquidity support to 08.09.2026 CAE and WB Electronics Sign MOU at MSPO 2026 for Drone Training CAE and WB Electronics, a leading company in Poland's defence sector specializing in advanced technologies, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at MSPO 2026. The agreement marks 04.09.2026 COVE and Communitech Join Forces to Accelerate Dual-Use Tech Innovation COVE announced a new collaboration with Communitech in Kitchener-Waterloo. This strategic relationship focuses on accelerating the development and market adoption of transformative technologies by bridging regional expertise and strengthening connections 04.09.2026 Minister McGuinty to Advance Defence Ties with Poland at MSPO 2026 Minister of National Defence, will travel to Poland from September 7 to 8, 2026 to attend the International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO), where he will be joined by the Honourable 04.09.2026 Inuit-Led Partnership Delivers Icebreaker Nordica to Canadian Arctic Qikiqtaaluk Horizon Arctic Services (QHAS) welcomed the Polar Class 3 icebreaker, MSV Nordica, to Canada, marking a significant milestone in efforts to increase the Canadian Coast Guard's operational capacity and 04.09.2026 Canada Concludes 28th Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense Conference The Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, marked the conclusion of the 28th annual Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense Conference, co-hosted by Canada’s Chief of the Defence Staff, General 02.09.2026 Base Camp Connect and Marconi Partner for CAF Tactical Communications Base Camp Connect and Marconi Technologies announced a strategic partnership to deliver a combined tactical communications solution to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). The partnership brings together two Canadian companies 01.09.2026 Canada Turns to Homegrown Drones for Arctic Defence and Sovereignty Canada is moving to put more of its military drone capability in domestic hands, seeking Canadian-built surveillance aircraft and cargo-delivery systems as Ottawa confronts a harsher security environment in the 31.08.2026 Tulmar Safety Systems Selected for Team Canada Delegation to MSPO 2026 Tulmar Safety Systems Inc. has been selected by Global Affairs Canada to participate in the official Team Canada delegation to the 34th International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO) in Kielce, Poland, 31.08.2026 Nuuk and Nunavut Ports Sign Arctic Maritime Cooperation Agreement The Port of Nuuk and the proponents of Nunavut deepwater port projects have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen cooperation between maritime infrastructure assets in Greenland and Nunavut. 31.08.2026 GSTS Rebrands as OCIANA to Deliver Predictive Maritime Intelligence Global Spatial Technology Solutions (GSTS), a global maritime intelligence company, is rebranding as OCIANA®, unifying the company under the name of its flagship maritime intelligence platform. 27.08.2026 AtkinsRéalis Appoints John Edelman as as Vice-President, Defence, Canada AtkinsRéalis has appointed John Edelman, a veteran of the Canadian defence industry, as Vice-President, Defence, Canada. Based in Ottawa, he will lead AtkinsRéalis’ Defence activities across the country, as the 27.08.2026 NEO Battery Wins First Direct Order from ROK Army for Drone Packs NEO Battery Materials Ltd. announced a series of commercial and strategic developments across its drone and defense battery business, including its first direct supply order from the Republic of Korea 27.08.2026 MDA Space Establishes Launchpad Ventures to Invest in Canadian Space and Defence MDA Space LaunchPad Ventures is focused on helping Canadian innovators scale solutions that equip, sustain, and modernize the Canadian Armed Forces and Allied Forces. The program has identified 25 focus 27.08.2026 Canada’s $118M Kongsberg Deal Exposes Anti-Tank Gap in Armoured Fleet The agreement represents another step in the Army’s effort to modernize its vehicle fleet, but also exposes a larger problem: Canada still needs a more substantial modern anti-armour capability if 26.08.2026 Canada’s Corvette Gamble: Could Germany Help Build the RCN’s Next Warship Fleet? The Royal Canadian Navy’s next surface combatant may be smaller than a frigate, but the strategic problem it is being asked to solve is anything but small. As Canada moves 26.08.2026 Genoa Design Appoints Laurie Balan as CEO as Gina Pecore Retires Genoa Design International announced that Laurie Balan has been appointed Chief Executive Officer as Gina Pecore retires from the role following a planned leadership transition. 26.08.2026 ITPS Canada Achieves NATO Flight Training Europe Accreditation ITPS Canada Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, the International Test Pilots School (ITPS) and the International Tactical Training Centre (ITTC), has achieved accreditation under NATO Flight Training Europe (NFTE), following 26.08.2026 Operation NANOOK NUNAKPUT Launches to Secure Arctic Archipelago The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) have launched Operation NANOOK‑NUNAKPUT, taking place until September 25 in and around Resolute Bay, Nunavut. 25.08.2026 Canada Begins $871M Infrastructure Upgrades at CFB Gagetown Canada marks start of major infrastructure upgrades at 5th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown David Myles, Member of Parliament for […] 25.08.2026 Kongsberg to Deliver Remote Weapon Systems for Canadian Army ACSVs KONGSBERG has signed a contract with General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada (‘GDLS-Canada’) valued at NOK 1.1 billion for the delivery of PROTECTOR RS4 Remote Weapon Systems. These systems will be integrated 25.08.2026 MSPO 2026: Canada Leads Record-Breaking Defence Expo in Poland The 34th International Defense Industry Exhibition will take place from 8 to 11 September 2026 at Targi Kielce (Poland); even ahead of the trade show's launch, this year’s MSPO has 24.08.2026 Canada Awards $11B Shipbuilding Contract to Davie for Six Icebreakers Canada will invest more than $11 billion to build six new program icebreakers for the Canadian Coast Guard in partnership with Chantier Davie Canada Inc. This historic investment grows Canada’s Previous Page1 Page2 Page3 Page4 Page5 Page6 Page7 Page8 Page9 Page10 Page11 Page12 Page13 Page14 Page15 Next View Current Issue Videos