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Saab Appoints Cara Salci as President of Saab Canada

aab announced the appointment of Cara Salci as President of Saab Canada, starting September 8th 2026. Salci brings more than a decade of executive leadership in Canada's defence and security
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Minister McGuinty Advances Defence Industrial Strategy with Industry Leaders

Minister McGuinty meets with pension funds and defence leaders as BDC reaches nearly $1B in SME support and EDC provides $2B in defence sector financing.
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Saab Receives SEK 10.1B GlobalEye Order from Middle East 

Saab has received an order for two GlobalEye aircraft from a country in the Middle East region. The order value is SEK 10.1 billion, and deliveries will take place in
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TKMS and Navantia Advance Strategic Submarine Partnership

TKMS and Navantia sign a second MOU to establish a joint submarine collaboration framework by year-end, strengthening Europe's naval industrial base and sovereignty. Building on the strong momentum of their
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Canada Launches Defence Drone Initiative to Accelerate Sovereign UAS

Canada launched the Defence Drone Initiative (DDI), a new initiative that will accelerate the development, testing and production of Canadian uncrewed and autonomous systems to help provide the Canadian Armed
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CSMC Awarded $4.5M for Micro-Nuclear Technology in Canada’s Arctic

Canadian Strategic Missions Corporation (CSMC) is honoured to announce that it is receiving a $4.5 million Government of Canada investment through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev

Operation LATITUDE: Canada Conducts Arctic Multi-Domain Operations

The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is conducting Operation LATITUDE, a recurring operation that demonstrates Canada’s ability to operate routinely and effectively alongside allied forces in northern waters, including the Bering

GE Aerospace and Magellan Sign MOU for Gripen F414 Engine MRO in Canada

GE Aerospace and Magellan Aerospace Corporation sign MOU to establish maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities in Canada for the F414-GE-39E engine that powers the Saab JAS 39 Gripen E
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Airbus and Landing Zones Sign Strategic UAS Partnership in Canada

Airbus Defence and Space and Landing Zones have signed a strategic partnership agreement for advanced uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) in Canada at the Farnborough International Airshow. The agreement includes an
CAE Leonardo M-346 training

CAE and Leonardo Expand Partnership on M-346 Fighter Training

CAE and Leonardo announce a collaboration agreement to expand the M-346 Integrated Training System with advanced LVC, AI, and autonomous mission capabilities for next-generation pilots.

Gastops Delivers 20,000th MetalSCAN Sensor for Aerospace Market

Gastops announced the delivery of its 20,000th MetalSCAN® oil debris monitoring sensor to the aerospace market at the Farnborough International Airshow. This milestone marks nearly three decades of innovation and
Magellan Aerospace M-72 Canada

Magellan Aerospace to Produce M-72 Anti-Tank Weapon in Canada

Magellan awarded a contract from the Government of Canada to produce the M-72 Light Anti-Tank Weapon (LAW) under Canada's Munitions Supply Program. The contract represents an important investment in Canada's
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Canada Invests $34M in Pratt & Whitney Canada Engine Modernization

Canada is delivering results with a Strategic Response Fund contribution of up to $34 million to support the modernization of Pratt & Whitney Canada's aircraft engine manufacturing centre of excellence,
Voyageur Airbus Flexrotor Canada

Voyageur and Airbus Sign First Flexrotor UAS Sale into Canada

Voyageur and Airbus Helicopters have signed a purchase agreement for the Airbus U030 Flexrotor Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) during a signing ceremony at this year's Farnborough International Airshow. This agreement

Davie Autonomous Launched in Ontario

Davie Autonomous will initially focus on advanced composite uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) developed with Kraken Technology Group. In May, Davie announced a strategic collaboration to establish Canadian production of Kraken's
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Canada Leads Delegation to Farnborough Airshow to Boost Aerospace

Canada is taking its aerospace leadership to the global stage. At the 2026 Farnborough International Airshow, from July 20 to 24, Canada's federal delegation will showcase Canadian innovation, attract investment
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Canada Awards Victoria In-Service Support Contract Extension to Babcock

Babcock Canada (Babcock), Prime Contractor of the Victoria In-Service Support Contract (VISSC) has been awarded a six‑year extension to continue leading and delivering the nation’s only industry-led submarine in-service support
Defence procurement is a market in risk. Ottawa just moved its side of the ledger.

Defence procurement is a market in risk. Ottawa just moved its side of the ledger.

Defence procurement reforms have shifted risk from government to suppliers. Here is how Canadian defence SMEs can navigate the new landscape and win contracts.
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CAF rebalances operations to strengthen global footprint

Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is rebalancing its global operational commitments to better align resources with evolving defence priorities in an increasingly complex security environment. This includes closing Operations KOBOLD, SNOWGOOSE,
NEO Battery

NEO Battery Materials Signs JDA with South Korean Drone Firm Assetta

NEO Battery Materials Ltd. announced a defense partnership via a joint development agreement (JDA) signed on July 15, 2026, with Assetta Inc., a South Korean drone and aerospace company, to
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QSE Selected by Canada to Represent Its Quantum Technology in Europe

QSE - Quantum Secure Encryption Corp. has been selected by the Government of Canada for a quantum technology trade delegation to the Netherlands, a third-party validation that opens direct access

Saab and CAE Sign MOU for Gripen Fighter Training in Canada

Saab and CAE to deliver advanced fighter pilot training, mission systems engineering, and support sustainment capabilities in Canada if the Government of Canada should add Gripen E to the Royal
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Airbus Generates $8.4B GDP and Supports 60,000 Jobs in Canada

Airbus significantly contributed to the Canadian economy and have generated $8.4B in GDP (measured in 2025 Canadian dollars) from 2023 to 2025, supporting nearly 60,000 job-years or around 20,000 average
Saab Receives $8.7B SEK Order for German Navy MEKO Frigates

Saab Receives $8.7B SEK Order for German Navy MEKO Frigates

Saab has signed a contract with the German naval defence company TKMS and received an order to deliver and integrate combat systems, composite structures and sensors onto four of the

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