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From Berlin to Ottawa: The Loyal Wingman Revolution Is Reshaping Airpower—and Canada Must Join It

The message from Berlin Airshow 2026 was unmistakable: the future of air combat belongs to loyal wingmen. Autonomous aircraft flying alongside crewed fighters—extending reach, absorbing risk, generating combat mass.
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Canada Finalizes Landmark Australian Arctic Radar Deal

Canada has taken a major step forward in Arctic defence and continental security by formalizing an agreement with Australia to acquire advanced Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar technology derived from Australia's world-leading
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Saab receives order for three A26-type submarines for Poland

Saab has signed a contract with the Polish State Treasury Armaments Agency and received an order for the production and delivery of three A26-type submarines. The contract also encompasses a
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HMCS St. John’s Concludes Participation in US FLEETEX 250

His Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) St. John's has concluded its participation in the U.S. Fleet Exercise (FLEETEX) 250, completing Canada's contribution to a major maritime exercise led by the United

Canada and Britain Launch Advanced Drone Warfare Training at Alberta Range, But Capability Gaps Persist

Canadian and British soldiers are preparing to embark on a new phase of battlefield training at the vast British Army Training Unit Suffield in Alberta, reflecting the profound impact that
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CAE included on TIME’s List of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies 2026

CAE has been included in the third edition of the World's Most Sustainable Companies 2026. This prestigious award is presented by TIME and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and

Canada Invests $816M in Great Lakes Maritime Security

Minister Anandasangaree highlighted an $816M investment over seven years to strengthen maritime security and expand the Canadian Coast Guard's role in monitoring Canada's waters. Through new authorities under the Strengthening
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Marconi Technologies completes troposcatter trials in Sweden

Marconi Technologies has completed a multi-day troposcatter communications evaluation with Försvarets Materielverk (FMV), the Swedish Armed Forces' defence materiel authority, demonstrating sustained, high-throughput connectivity with its Archer troposcatter solution across
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Canada Concludes Defence Trade Mission to Japan

Canada concluded an important visit to Japan focused on strengthening Canada’s defence relationship with a key Indo-Pacific partner and advancing the government’s efforts to expand defence industrial cooperation.
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MDA Space and CSA Sign $688M Satellite Contract

MDA Space awarded a contract by the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) to supply an advanced, synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite that will operate with the RADARSAT Constellation Mission (RCM) satellites.
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EVIO inaugurates new Dorval office, strengthening Québec footprint

EVIO celebrated the official opening of its new office in Dorval, bringing together the company’s engineering, operations, supply chain, and corporate support functions under one roof. Backed by investment from
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Canada Signs $2.5B Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar Deal with Australia

Canada has entered into formal arrangements with Australia and its industry partner, BAE Systems Australia, to acquire an Over-the-Horizon Radar (OTHR) capability in support of Canada's Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar (A-OTHR)

Cascade Aerospace Receives FAA Certification for CRJ Cargo Conversion

Cascade Aerospace received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its Class E cargo conversion of the Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation (formerly Bombardier) CRJ100, CRJ200,

CAF participates in Exercise VALIANT SHIELD 2026

Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) will participate in Exercise VALIANT SHIELD 2026, a United States-led biennial field exercise taking place in and around Hawaii and Guam from June 22 to July
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Minister McGuinty NATO Visit: Defence Cooperation and Ukraine Support

Minister McGuinty concluded a productive visit to Europe where he participated in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Defence Ministers’ Meeting and the 35th Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG).

Inuit leaders call for partnership in Arctic sovereignty, defence and security

The statement, released by the four Inuit Treaty Organizations representing all Inuit in Canada, emphasizes that Inuit Nunangat — the Inuit homeland — encompasses 40 percent of Canada's land area,
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Canada Highlights Defence Investment Agency at ILA Berlin and Eurosatory 2026

Secretary of State Fuhr met with counterparts from key allies and industry leaders to advance multilateral defence relationships, industrial partnerships and innovation, using the opportunity to discuss global security policy

Canada Should Follow America’s Lead on the Joint Strike Missile for Its Future F-35 Fleet

Purpose-built for internal carriage inside the F-35, the Norwegian-developed JSM preserves stealth while delivering precision strike against maritime and land targets at ranges exceeding 350 kilometres. With growing allied adoption
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RCAF Airlift Review Could Reignite Debate Over New Strategic Transport Fleet

The CC-130J Hercules has been a cornerstone of RCAF aviation for generations. But as Canada's defence ambitions expand and Arctic operations grow in priority, the question of next-generation airlift capability
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Hanwha Ocean Canadian Partners for Canadian Patrol Submarine Project

Hanwha Ocean's Canadian Patrol Submarine Project bid: more than 80 Canadian partnerships, over 25,000 jobs annually, and a projected GDP impact exceeding $100 billion between 2026 and 2044.

Hanwha Aerospace Signs MOU with Thales on Long-Range Precision Strike Systems

Hanwha Aerospace has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Thales to cooperate on land-based long-range precision strike. Through the MOU, Hanwha will make its Chunmoo guided missiles compatible with
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As Canada Sends More Senator MRAPs to Ukraine, Should the Canadian Army Be Taking a Closer Look?

Developed by Ontario-based Roshel, the MRAP vehicle incorporates a V-shaped blast-deflecting hull designed to improve crew survivability against mines and improvised explosive devices while maintaining the mobility advantages of a
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MDA Space to acquire Blue Canyon Technologies LLC

MDA Space Ltd. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the membership interests of Blue Canyon Technologies LLC in an all-cash transaction for a purchase price and enterprise

New Zealand’s MH-60R Purchase Highlights a Capability Canada May Soon Need

While New Zealand prepares to field one of the world's most capable naval helicopters, Canada continues to wrestle with persistent readiness concerns surrounding its CH-148 Cyclone fleet. The Cyclone was

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