CDR News Line 31.03.2026 Construction of CCG Polar Icebreaker advances with production start ceremony at Chantier Davie Davie announces the launch of construction of the Polar Max, Canada's next–generation polar icebreaker, at its shipyard in Lévis. This milestone marks a historic moment for Canadian shipbuilding and a 31.03.2026 SBQuantum Launches Quantum Sensor into Space as Part of U.S. MagQuest Challenge SBQuantum announces that its sensor was successfully launched into orbit on March 30 as part of the final phase of the MagQuest Challenge. Led by the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency 30.03.2026 Tulmar Safety Systems Inaugurates Sewing Academy with First Graduating Cohort Tulmar Safety Systems officially inaugurated its new Sewing Academy with its first graduating cohort, alongside a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house, marking an important step in strengthening Canada’s defence manufacturing 30.03.2026 Vard Marine Wins Contract for U.S. Navy Logistics Ship Concept Refinement Vard Marine US, Inc. awarded a contract to participate in the Next Generation Logistics Ship (NGLS) Program. Under this contract, Vard Marine will conduct a market survey and perform concept 30.03.2026 L3Harris and Airbus Awarded CC-330 Husky fleet long-term ISS contracts by DIA DIA has awarded three long-term support contracts for the CC-330 Husky fleet. Two contracts were awarded to L3Harris MAS Inc. for maintenance and materiel support, and a third contract was 30.03.2026 Canada invests $6.1M to support defence innovation in Alberta A federal investment of over $6.1 million through the Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII). This funding will help Alberta capitalize on the economic benefits of Canada's defence investments and the 30.03.2026 Independent Robotics Awarded $2.28M ISED Contract to Advance IMPAC Software for Autonomous Systems Independent Robotics Inc., a Canadian AI and robotics company specializing in advanced interfaces for autonomous systems, has been awarded a $2.28 million contract under the Government of Canada’s Innovative Solutions 26.03.2026 Canada Achieves NATO 2% Target, Invests $3 Billion in Halifax Infrastructure Canada has achieved the 2% defence expenditure target – half a decade ahead of the previous government's schedule. The 2% target is a foundation for an even stronger, more independent, 26.03.2026 PwC Canada supports the Defence Security and Resilience Bank PwC Canada announced its support for the proposed Defence Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB) being developed to address structural financing gaps facing defence suppliers and critical infrastructure providers. By improving 25.03.2026 Canada invests $3.6M in defence sector with support for Université du Québec en Outaouais A contribution of $3,600,000 for the Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO). This CED support is part of the Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII) for Quebec aimed at strengthening Quebec's 25.03.2026 Dominion Dynamics and Denvr partner to build Canada’s first sovereign AI simulation environment Dominion Dynamics and Denvr announced a new partnership to develop Canada's first sovereign AI simulation environment purpose-built for Autonomous Collaborative Platforms (ACPs). ACPs are unmanned aircraft that fly alongside and 25.03.2026 Hanwha Ocean’s KSS-III Submarine Departs for Canada A next-generation Korean-built KSS-III submarine has departed for Canada, marking a milestone in bilateral defence cooperation between Canada and Korea. The submarine is scheduled to arrive in Victoria, British Columbia 25.03.2026 Sapper Labs and Denvr to Deliver Sovereign AI and Cyber Defence Capabilities on Canada AI Platform Sapper Labs Group Inc. and Denvr announced a strategic alliance to deliver sovereign AI-enabled intelligence and cyber defence capabilities for the Canadian Armed Forces and national security community, announced at 23.03.2026 Arcanus and ENS to Deliver an Integrated CUAS and Mission‑Ready UAS Capability Arcanus and ENS Dynamics entered into a Letter of Understanding ("LOU") outlining the principal terms of a proposed strategic licensing and cooperation relationship focused on counter-unmanned aerial system ("C-UAS") technology, 23.03.2026 Saab and Cohere Sign MOU on advanced AI collaboration for GlobalEye Saab announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Canadian AI company, Cohere on advanced AI collaboration. The MOU establishes a framework for collaboration on artificial intelligence technologies 23.03.2026 IMP Aerospace & Defence Delivers 100th CT-114 Tutor Aircraft IMP Aerospace & Defence is pleased to announce the 100 delivery cycle of a CT‑114 Tutor aircraft from its maintenance and modification facility at CFB Trenton. This achievement represents a 23.03.2026 ATCO to Invests $10 Million in West Kitikmeot Resources to Strengthen Canada’s Arctic Sovereignty ATCO Ltd. announced that it will provide approximately $10 million of staged investment for 40 per cent ownership in West Kitikmeot Resources Corp. (WKR). Backed by significant Inuit ownership, WKR 20.03.2026 Canada Advances Defence Strategy with $900M Investment in Quantum Technology NRC is investing over $900 million, through Canada's Defence Industrial Strategy, in a long-term plan to support national prosperity and build a resilient domestic defence economy. Through the strategy, the 19.03.2026 Gastops and TKMS Sign Teaming Agreement to Establish Canadian Center of Excellence for CPSP Through this collaboration, Gastops and TKMS will establish an Automation System In-Service Support (ASISS) Center of Excellence dedicated to supporting the Royal Canadian Navy's CPSP program. The ASISS comprises the 19.03.2026 Defence Investment Agency awards contract to Colt Canada to replace CAF assault rifles Defence Investment Agency has awarded a contract to Colt Canada of Kitchener, Ontario, to acquire up to 65,402 assault rifle systems under the Canadian Modular Assault Rifle (CMAR) initiative. By 19.03.2026 SEA Canada Awarded River-class Destroyers Implementation Phase Contract by LM Canada SEA will provide integrated logistic support (ILS) as well as support for the installation, set-to-work, and acceptance of its Torpedo Launcher Systems. SEA will also deliver training and hands-on instruction 18.03.2026 Surveillance of Space 2 project: MDA Space awarded $32 million contract By DIA Defence Investment Agency has awarded a $32‑million contract to MDA Space of Richmond, British Columbia, to deliver ground-based optical capability for the Surveillance of Space 2 project. The contract is 18.03.2026 Canada Invests $1.4 billion into Domestic Ammunition Production An investment of $1.4 billion to expand Canada’s domestic ammunition production capacity. This investment is possible due to the launch of the Canadian Defence Industry Resilience (CDIR) Program which will 18.03.2026 GSTS Advances OCIANA Commercialization Through ACOA-Supported Projects Global Spatial Technology Solutions (GSTS) announced continued progress in its growth strategy and product commercialization through two repayable contributions from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) RDII program. 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