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NATO Selects Saab’s GlobalEye for its Future AEW&C Capability

NATO will begin formal negotiations with Saab regarding the acquisition of up to ten GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) systems. At this point, Saab has not signed a
Isar Aerospace and Maritime Launch Services to advance orbital launch capability, space rocket

Isar Aerospace and Maritime Launch Services to advance orbital launch capability

Isar Aerospace and spaceport operator Maritime Launch Services Ltd. have signed a contract under which Isar Aerospace will develop a dedicated launch complex for its Spectrum launch vehicle at Spaceport
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The Arctic Critical Minerals Race: How Canada Is Building Resilient Defence Supply Chains

Canada is accelerating efforts to secure access to critical minerals that underpin modern defence systems, as geopolitical competition and supply-chain fragility reshape industrial strategy across NATO.
Seaspan TKMS

Seaspan ready to deliver Canadian sovereign sustainment on new submarine fleet with partner TKMS

Seaspan Shipyards (Seaspan) welcomed the Government of Canada’s announcement of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) as the strategic build partner for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP). The project aligns with
CAE TKMS

CAE Statement on Canada’s selection of TKMS for the CPSP

Canada’s selection of TKMS and its Type 212CD platform for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project marks an important milestone in strengthening the Royal Canadian Navy’s (RCN) future submarine capability and
Marmen TKMS submarine at sea

MARMEN Welcomes TKMS Selection as Preferred Supplier for CPSP

As one of TKMS's strategic Canadian partners for the manufacturing of the 212CD submarine, MARMEN will contribute its advanced manufacturing expertise to one of the world's most sophisticated conventional submarine
DSRB

Eight countries to support Canada-Led Defence, Security and Resilience Bank

At the 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara, Türkiye, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, welcomed the support for the Canada-led DSRB by: Albania, Belgium, Greece, Latvia, Luxembourg, Romania, Türkiye, and Ukraine.
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Maawandoon Awarded IMP Aerospace Contract for Cormorant Indigenous Plan

Maawandoon Inc. awarded a contract by IMP Aerospace and Defence, a division of IMP Group Limited, to deliver the Increased Opportunities to Indigenous Businesses Report (OBIBR) and the Indigenous Businesses
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Larus Expands Defence AI Capabilities After $10M in Contract Awards

Larus has unveiled a new corporate brand and website that reflects its renewed focus on supporting defence and security organizations through AI-powered decision intelligence. Renewed focus on supporting defence and
tkms submarines cpsp

TKMS selected as the Preferred Supplier for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project

TKMS welcomes the Government of Canada's decision to select Team 212CD as the Preferred Supplier for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP) potentially delivering twelve 212CD submarines. This marks a
Exercise Valiant Shield 26, SHIPS AT SEA AND AIRCRAFTS

Valiant Shield 2026 Underscores Canada’s Naval Contributions

Canada's participation in Exercise Valiant Shield 2026 continues to underscore the Royal Canadian Navy's ability to integrate with allied forces during high-end maritime operations in the Indo-Pacific. Through anti-submarine warfare
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PAL Aerospace Contracted by Air Greenland for DHC-8-200 Missionization Program

PAL Aerospace is proud to confirm the signature of a contract with Air Greenland to support the missionization of two DHC-8-200 aircraft for Maritime Domain Awareness operations in Greenland. The

Transport of surplus CP140 Aurora from Nova Scotia to Québec 

Starting July 7, 2026, four CP140 Aurora aircraft will be gradually transported from 14 Wing Greenwood, Nova Scotia, to an aircraft recycling facility in Grenville, Québec. The aircraft are identifiable
Ocean Pacific Staff & RCMP Crew with Current RCMP Patrol Vessel

Ocean Pacific Marine Awarded $74.7M RCMP Patrol Vessel Contract

Ocean Pacific Marine is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $74.7 million contract by the Government of Canada to design and build three Next Generation Police Coastal
lockheed martin

Lockheed Martin to Acquire Ultra Maritime Solutions

Lockheed Martin announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Ultra Maritime, a global defense company specializing in advanced undersea warfare and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities for allied naval
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Canada chooses TKMS as preferred bidder for CPSP submarine fleet

Prime Minister Mark Carney will announce that Canada has selected Germany's TKMS as the preferred bidder to build a fleet of up to 12 submarines for the Royal Canadian Navy,
F-35 Gripen fighter jets in the sky

F-35 vs Gripen: Why a Mixed Fleet Makes Sense for Canada

CDR examines the relative strengths and limitations of three potential paths forward—an all-F-35 fleet, a Gripen-centric force, and a mixed fleet combining the F-35A and Saab Gripen E—to assess which

Eurosatory 2026 Signals the Rise of Armed Ground Robots — Canada Cannot Afford to Fall Behind

Eurosatory 2026 showcased an industry responding to urgent demand. Particularly notable was the prominence of Ukrainian companies displaying combat-proven systems developed and refined under wartime conditions.
Saab

Saab signs contract for 16 Gripen E for Ukraine

Saab signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for 16 Gripen E fighter aircraft for Ukraine. The order value corresponds to approximately SEK 24.6 billion and the
cANADA

Carney to attend NATO Summit in Türkiye and visit Saudi Arabia

To advance this mission, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced that he will travel to Ankara, Türkiye, from July 6 to 8, 2026, to participate in the 2026 NATO Summit.
Dominion Dynamics

Dominion Dynamics Raises $139M for Arctic Surveillance Network

Dominion Dynamics announced a $139M CAD ($100M USD) Series A financing led by Georgian. The round included participation from Valor Equity Partners, Expeditions, Lakestar, OMERS, Business Development Bank of Canada
INKAS manufacturing expansion

INKAS® Announces North American Manufacturing Expansion Across Canada and US

INKAS®, a Canadian armored vehicle manufacturer and systems integrator, announces a major expansion of its North American manufacturing footprint, with three additional production facilities across Canada and the United States
MQ-9A Reaper aircraft

MQ-9 Pocket AWACS: Why Canada Needs Airborne Early Warning Drones

The MQ-9 Reaper family is on the verge of its most significant transformation since entering service more than two decades ago. Long known as a surveillance and strike platform, the
CAF

CAF Conduct Operation NANOOK-TAKUNIQ to strengthen Arctic awareness

The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) will conduct Operation NANOOK-TAKUNIQ throughout the summer, fall, and winter across the Canadian North and Arctic. Activities will take place in key locations including Banks

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