CDR magazine at CANSEC 2025
CANSEC 2025 showcased game-changing innovations shaping the future of Canada’s defence and security sector. During the two-day event on May 28-29 at the EY Centre, Ottawa, the CDR team was on the show floor capturing highlights through editorial and video interviews — covering live demos, major announcements and new product launches from exhibitors.
Organized annually by the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI), CANSEC remains Canada’s leading defence, security, and emerging technology event since 1998.
This year introduced over 17,000 square feet of additional exhibit space in the brand-new Hall 5, which also hosted the CANSEC Spotlight Stage — a new platform featuring thought leaders sharing forward-looking ideas.
PRE-CANSEC RECEPTION
CDR’s annual Pre-CANSEC Reception honoured CAE as Canada’s #1 Defence Company. With major wins like the $11.2B Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) contract and ventures into electric aircraft and air traffic control training, this three-time CDR titleholder is leading Canada’s charge on the global stage. Congratulations to the CAE team!
READ: Canada’s #1 Defence Company – CAE
CDR also recognized Roman Shimonov, CEO & Founder of Roshel – Smart Armored Vehicles, as the 2025 Defence Executive of the Year. Shimonov has grown Roshel into one of Canada’s largest armoured vehicle manufacturers — a testament to its agility and growth.
READ: Roman Shimonov, Roshel – 2025 DEFENCE EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR
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ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM CANSEC 2025:
CAE and Saab have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate on a training and simulation solution for Canada’s next generation submarine fleet.The agreement, signed during CANSEC 2025, marks a significant step in Saab’s commitment to deliver a comprehensive, sovereign submarine capability for Canada, supported by Canadian industry.
Hanwha signed MOUs with RaceRocks and EllisDon for cooperation on upcoming Canadian land systems programs.
The MOU with RaceRocks (Victoria, British Columbia) sets the conditions to advance next-generation training solutions to enable the Canadian Army to rapidly field modern capabilities sought by Canada and NATO allies. The MOU with EllisDon (Mississauga, Ontario) is to advance discussions and foster collaboration on delivering key infrastructure solutions within Canada’s construction industry in support of the Canadian Armed Forces.
Hanwha Ocean of South Korea signed MOUs with Canadian partners BlackBerry and L3Harris for long-term cooperation on the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project.
The MOU with BlackBerry (Waterloo, Ontario) is related to their secure communications product portfolio and embedded software solutions. The MOU with L3Harris (Ottawa, Ontario) is related to their integrated platform management system, integrated communications system, steering diving & control system, and other L3Harris maritime capabilities.
NP Aerospace, the global vehicle integrator and armour system design and manufacturer, has announced the placement of a contract by Marshall Canada with NP Aerospace Canada, for the design and delivery of Armoured Personnel Transport Modules (APTM) as part of their wider Logistic Vehicle Modernization (LVM) program.
Vard Marine Inc. (VARD), a Fincantieri company, is excited to share that OSI Maritime Systems and L3Harris Technologies has been selected as a preferred supplier for Team Vigilance.
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