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Denmark’s JASSM-ER Purchase Highlights Long-Range Strike Gap as Canada Weighs Future Airpower Options

Denmark's decision to acquire the AGM-158B Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile-Extended Range for its F-35A fleet represents a significant enhancement of the Royal Danish Air Force's long-range precision-strike capabilities and may

CSMC Receives Federal Funding: $1M for Moon and Arctic Defence Tech

The Canadian Space Agency awarded the Canadian Strategic Missions Corporation $1 million to conduct two parallel studies that will define Canada’s role in lunar infrastructure. Specifically, the funding will advance

IMT and PABLO AIR Explore Drone Partnership

IMT, a one of the few Canadian MSP Prime and defence solutions provider, and PABLO AIR, a recognized leader in autonomous swarm drone and one-way unmanned aerial systems technology, announced

Hanwha Ocean and Azure Explore Canadian Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Hanwha Ocean and Azure Sustainable Fuels Corp. ("Azure") announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore potential investment opportunities supporting the growth, commercialization, and global expansion of

Canada and Belgium Deliver Military Equipment to Ukraine

CAF worked together with our Belgian allies to deliver military equipment to Ukraine. Belgium supported this effort by facilitating the transport of equipment from Canadian stocks to Ukraine. Canada regularly
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GDLS Canada Unveils Grizzly LAV 10×10 Self-Propelled Howitzer

GDLS Canada unveiled the GRIZZLY LAV 10x10 Self-Propelled Howitzer, a new wheeled artillery platform designed to strengthen the Canadian Army’s long-range fire support and battlefield mobility capabilities. The system features

DND to Test Zighra IntentHunter AI for Counter-UAS

Zighra Inc. awarded a Department of National Defence (DND) contract, through the Innovative Solutions Canada (ISC) program, to support the testing of IntentHunter, an AI-powered intent inference and situational awareness
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Minister McGuinty on Canadian Armed Forces Day

“As we mark Canadian Armed Forces Day, we pause to honour the extraordinary Canadians who have chosen a life of service to our country. Today, we recognize not only what

BRNKL Named Approved Tech for NATO Study

Barnacle Systems Inc. announced that BRNKL Black, paired with the BRNKL MAREC high-frequency motion data logger, is an approved technology platform for NATO HFM RTG-419 — a landmark multinational research
Australia's HIMARS Success

Australia’s HIMARS Success Offers a Blueprint for Canada’s Long-Range Strike Future

As Western militaries race to rebuild their long-range strike capabilities amid growing geopolitical tensions, Australia is rapidly emerging as a model for how middle powers can combine operational capability with
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Hitachi and Intel Partner to Accelerate AI Transformation

Hitachi, Ltd. and Intel Corporation announced a strategic collaboration to explore opportunities that advance physical AI, advanced computing, and next-generation digital infrastructure across manufacturing, energy, mobility and other critical industries.
Wass and Magellan Aerospace Partner on Canadian Defence

Wass and Magellan Aerospace Partner on Canadian Underwater Defence

Fincantieri, through its subsidiary WASS Submarine Systems, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to identify and develop areas of industrial cooperation aimed at strengthening Canada’s defense sovereignty and enhancing its
South Korea Canadian defence

South Korean Defence Industry Expands Canadian Military Proposal

At the centre of the Korean proposal is Hanwha Ocean's bid for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project, a program that will eventually replace the Royal Canadian Navy's aging Victoria-class fleet.

Boeing Highlights Investments Under CP8A ITB Program

“Boeing’s investments under the CP8A ITB program are about more than dollars – they are about people, skills and communities. From St. John’s to Vancouver, our partnerships with Canadian industry

IDEaS Sentinel Shield: $1M UAS Detection Challenge Closes June 25

IDEaS is providing up to $1 million per contract in research and development funding for innovative solutions capable of persistent and timely wide-area detection, tracking, and classification of Class I
Roshel Canadian defence vehicles

Roshel Unveils New Generation of Canadian Defence Vehicles

Roshel unveiled a new generation of Canadian-developed mobility and protection solutions at CANSEC 2026, including the debut of its revolutionary LUV platform, the Canadian manufactured ExtremV vehicle, the new Senator
NP Aerospace Canada 30 years

NP Aerospace Canada Marks 30 Years of Business Growth

NP Aerospace, the defence multinational, located in Canada and the UK, has risen to the defence industrial challenge, building Canadian capability and reporting strong growth in revenues and workforce as

Davie and Kraken Join forces on Production of Autonomous Vessels

Québec-based Davie and UK-based Kraken Technology Group (Kraken) announced a strategic collaboration to establish Canadian production, integration and development of Kraken's market-leading autonomous solutions.
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Canada Launches AI for All: National Artificial Intelligence Strategy

AI for All, Canada's new national AI strategy. Over the next five years, this strategy will introduce new legislation, investments, and programs that ensure AI is adopted responsibly, in a

Canada Expands Indo-Pacific Presence with Major Contribution and Leadership Role at RIMPAC 2026

OTTAWA — Canada is preparing to deploy a substantial naval and air task group to Hawaii for Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026, contributing two Halifax-class frigates, a CP-140 Aurora
COVE autonomous maritime surveillance

COVE and The Launch Support Autonomous Maritime Surveillance Trials

COVE is proud to support the Canadian Autonomy Trials Series–Maritime (CATS-M) in Holyrood, NL. The inaugural trial brought together remotely piloted and autonomous maritime platforms, acoustic sensors, and information systems

Czech Ministry of Interior signs contract for 11 Airbus H145 helicopters

The Czech Ministry of Interior and Airbus Helicopters have signed a contract for 11 five-bladed H145 helicopters, marking a significant milestone in the modernisation of the Czech Republic’s public safety

CANSEC 2026: Saab’s GlobalEye as Preferred Supplier and CDR on the Ground

CANSEC 2026 delivered one of the biggest defence announcements of the year. Prime Minister Mark Carney took the stage to confirm that Canada has entered formal negotiations with Saab as

Canada Secures Long-Range Missile Capability for CAF

Canada and the US finalized a government-to-government agreement under the US Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Program for the acquisition of 26 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launchers, a preliminary

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