NP Aerospace

With 95+ years’ experience, they provide international customers with world-class products that protect lives.

Head Office Location in Canada:

London, ON

Defence related locations/operations within Canada:

London, ON

Senior officer for Canadian operations:

James Kempston, CEO

Annual Sales:

$108M

Ticker Symbol:

N/A

Number of Employees:

350 Worldwide

Percentage of business - defence related:

80% defence

Percentage of business within Canada:

20%

Current DND Projects:

NP Aerospace is driving ongoing development of engineering, testing and equipment for DND under the Land Equipment Program Engineering Technical Support Services contract. This includes taskings focused on soldier systems and vehicle upgrades. This 5-year contract offers a streamlined, cost-plus approach for rapidly upgrading and supporting a variety of needs within DND. Progress also continues on initiatives with Global Affairs Canada.

Level of investment in R&D:

In 2024, NP Aerospace invested 3% of turnover on R&D. In 2025, they are significantly adding to the Canadian engineering department and developing new solutions.

Primary Activities, products, services:

NP Aerospace is a Canadian owned manufacturer of survivability and vehicle integration systems including ballistic helmet shells, explosive ordnance disposal suits, body armour plates, and composite vehicle armour systems developed using ultra-lightweight materials. With 95+ years’ experience, they provide international customers with world-class products that protect lives.