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KF Aerospace Opens New Ottawa Office

KF Aerospace announced the opening of its new office in downtown Ottawa, marking a significant step in the company's continued expansion across Canada. Strategically located at 340 Maclaren Street, in
Cellula’s Envoy AUV Exceeds 2,000 km Submerged on Hydrogen Fuel Cell Power

Cellula’s Envoy AUV Exceeds 2,000 km Submerged on Hydrogen Fuel Cell Power

Cellula Robotics Ltd has demonstrated more than 2,000 km of fully submerged endurance with its Envoy Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV), powered by a hydrogen fuel cell, exceeding the platform’s published
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ENVGO Expands into Defence and Public Safety

ENVGO Expands into Defence and Public Safety, Bringing Next-Generation Marine Capability to Canada and Allied Markets Company leverages breakthrough integration of aerospace, robotics, AI, and EV technologies to address urgent
PM Carney Welcomes Luc Frieden, Prime Minister of Luxembourg

PM Carney Welcomes Luc Frieden, Prime Minister of Luxembourg

The prime ministers identified opportunities to deepen trade and investment in aerospace and satellite communications, where Canada and Luxembourg have natural complementary capabilities.
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CAF Achieves Record Recruitment in 30 Years

Canadian Armed Forces surpassed its Regular Force recruiting target. In fiscal year 2025/26, the CAF enrolled 7,310 new members, surpassing its target of 6,957 new members and marking the highest
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Landing Zones Canada Secures Investment from BDC’s StrongNorth Defence Fund

Landing Zones Canada Inc. receives catalytic investment from the Business Development Bank of Canada's (BDC) newly launched StrongNorth Fund. The investment marks a pivotal milestone for the pan-Canadian company and
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MDA Space Selected by Airbus to Build Antennas for OneWeb Constellation Extension

MDA Space Ltd. has been selected by Airbus to design and build more than 880 Ka-band steerable antennas and 440 Ku-band user replacement antennas for the OneWeb low Earth orbit
DEFSEC Technologies Announces Board Changes

DEFSEC Technologies Announces Board Changes

DEFSEC Technologies Inc. announced that David Ibbetson, former General Manager of General Dynamics Mission Systems International ("GDMS") has joined DEFSEC's board of directors.

SkyAlyne and Southport announce site services contract for FAcT program

Southport has been awarded a site services contract by SkyAlyne in support of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program at the Southport site in Manitoba.
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CAF to Participate in Exercise BALIKATAN

Marking a significant step in Canada’s Indo-Pacific engagement, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) will actively participate in Exercise BALIKATAN, an annual military exercise in the Philippines, from April 20 to
CAF Operation NANOOK-NUNALIVUT 2026 Ends

CAF Operation NANOOK-NUNALIVUT 2026 Concludes

The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) has successfully concluded Operation NANOOK-NUNALIVUT 2026 (Op NA-NU 26), the largest and most comprehensive winter operation in the Arctic under the broader Operation NANOOK framework.

Canada and ESA sign General Security of Information Agreement

Canada has signed a General Security of Information Agreement (GSOIA) with the European Space Agency (ESA). This agreement delivers concrete benefits for Canadians and for Canada's space and technology sectors.
Colleen Hahn Appointed as Cellula Robotics' Vice President, Technology Transfer and Strategy

Colleen Hahn Appointed as Cellula Robotics’ Vice President, Technology Transfer and Strategy

Cellula Robotics is pleased to announce the appointment of Colleen Hahn as Vice President, Technology Transfer and Strategy, strengthening the company’s senior leadership team as it continues to expand its

Innovation Continuum 2026 – NATO Request for Information

NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (SACT) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) inviting innovators across Allied nations to submit solutions for consideration under Innovation Continuum 2026 (IC26). This RFI
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Ontario Gov Hosts Industry Day as Canada’s DIS Advances in Submarine Execution

As Canada advances its Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS), early signs of execution are beginning to take shape across the country’s industrial base, particularly in support of major programs such as

International Aerospace Innovation Forum 10th edition

The 10th edition of the International Aerospace Innovation Forum, co-organized by Aéro Montréal and Espace Aéro, concluded at the Palais des congrès de Montréal, with strong attendance and numerous positive
TKMS and Navantia to Cooperate in Naval Shipbuilding

TKMS and Navantia to Cooperate in Naval Shipbuilding

TKMS and Navantia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore strategic cooperation on naval projects in Europe, NATO and worldwide. The agreement foresees potential production of TKMS designs, particularly
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Canada and Finland to strengthen cooperation in maritime capabilities

Prime Minister Carney and President Stubb discussed the importance of like-minded countries working together to ensure shared security and economic prosperity. The leaders issued a joint statement.
Canada's National Cyber Security

Canada Announces CPCSC Level 1- Canadian Program for Cyber Security Certification

Level 1 of the Canadian Program for Cyber Security Certification (CPCSC), which will be required in select defence contracts beginning in Summer 2026. To become certified, suppliers will complete, and
AtkinsRéalis and Hanwha Ocean

AtkinsRéalis and Hanwha Ocean sign MoU to strengthen Canada’s submarine capability

AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear company with offices around the world, and Hanwha Ocean, a global shipbuilding and submarine manufacturer, have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

TKMS and Finkl Steel – Sorel Sign Teaming Agreement For CPSP

TKMS and Finkl Steel – Sorel will jointly explore, develop and implement cooperation related to the melting and production of specialized stainless-steel material grade 1.3964 required for modern submarine platforms
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Carney to welcome Finland President Alexander Stubb

Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced that the President of Finland, Alexander Stubb, will visit Ottawa, Ontario, from April 14 to 15, 2026. This will be the first formal bilateral meeting
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Canada Invests $4.5M in Companies Working with Quebec SMEs

Sous-traitance industrielle Québec (STIQ) is receiving a contribution of $1,995,000 to offer services to manufacturing businesses in order to prepare them to meet defence sector requirements. Quebec aerospace industrial cluster
Irving Shipbuilding and Hanwha Ocean Outline Vision for Naval Modernization

Irving Shipbuilding and Hanwha Ocean Outline Vision for Naval Modernization

Hanwha Ocean and Irving Shipbuilding in Halifax discussed potential collaboration spanning naval sustainment, workforce development, industrial participation, supply chain development, and facility modernization. The talks were led by Hanwha Ocean

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