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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

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
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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

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

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

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.

 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

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.
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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 […]

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

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
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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

Rear-Admiral Pascal Belhumeur Takes Command of Maritime Forces Atlantic

Rear-Admiral Pascal Belhumeur assumed command of Maritime Forces Atlantic (MARLANT) and Joint Task Force Atlantic (JTFA) in a change of command ceremony aboard the HMCS William Hall on August 11.
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ADSE 2026: Canada’s Aerospace and Defence Industry Focuses on Agility

This year’s theme, “Agility: Aligning Industry and Government,” reflected the increasingly urgent requirement for Canada to connect defence policy, procurement, industrial capacity, innovation and operational capability.

Lastwall Achieves CMMC Level 2 Certification, Reinforcing its Leadership in U.S. Defense Programs

Lastwall, a leader in identity security and quantum resilience, today announced it has achieved Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2, a rigorous cybersecurity benchmark for organizations supporting the U.S.
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Honouring Veterans: $300,000 in Commemorative Partnership Program funding across Alberta

These initiatives reflect the ongoing efforts of local organizations to preserve and share Veterans' stories and legacies, while engaging Canadians of all ages and backgrounds in meaningful ways that deepen

HMCS Charlottetown returns from Operations HORIZON and NEON

His Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) Charlottetown returned to Halifax, Nova Scotia, following a six-month deployment from February to August 2026 to the Indo-Pacific region in support of Operations HORIZON and
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Ocean Software Selected by SkyAlyne for RCAF FAcT Scheduling

Ocean Software has been selected by SkyAlyne to provide the Resource Management and Scheduling (RM&S) capability as part of the training system supporting Canada's Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program for
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Strix and DIGITAL Sign MOU to Advance Cross-Sector Innovation

Strix and DIGITAL have formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), outlining a mutually beneficial partnership. Grounded in a shared commitment to accelerating innovation in Canada, the agreement defines good-faith principles
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EarthDaily Wins Contract for AI-Enabled Border Monitoring Platform

EarthDaily Analytics (EarthDaily) awarded a contract by the Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) to lead the Space-based Monitoring, Alerts and Tactical Awareness Knowledge (SMATAK) project.
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Seaspan Achieves CPCSC Level 1 with Support from 123 Cyber

Seaspan achieved this certification with the support of 123 Cyber, a Canadian, veteran-owned governance, risk and compliance firm for Canada’s defence industrial base. This designation reflects Seaspan’s ongoing commitment to

OSI First to Complete NATO STANAG 4564 Edition 3 Compliance

OSI Maritime Systems (OSI) announced the successful completion of compliance testing against NATO STANAG 4564 Edition 3 by DNV, making OSI the first company to achieve this 3rd-party, independent assessment
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Rear-Admiral Belhumeur Takes Command of Maritime Forces Atlantic

Maritime Forces Atlantic (MARLANT) and Joint Task Force Atlantic (JTFA) welcomed Rear-Admiral Pascal L. Belhumeur as their new Commander. Rear-Admiral Belhumeur assumed command from Rear-Admiral Josée Kurtz during a ceremony
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MDA Space Opens CHORUS Control Centre Ahead of Late 2026 Launch

MDA Space officially opened the MDA CHORUS™ Control Centre in St-Bruno-de-Montarville, Québec, on the south shore of Montréal. The new control centre will serve as the operational hub for MDA

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