Duke Smart Staffing Bridges the Skills Gap in Canadian Defence
Duke Smart Staffing Solutions helps DND and NSS primes find, clear, and retain skilled defence workers, aligning talent pipelines with ITB objectives and multi-decade programs.
Company Profiles
Base Camp Connect: Canadian SME Powering Tactical Communications
Lévis-based Base Camp Connect delivers interoperable tactical communications for the CAF in Latvia, NATO allies, and Ukraine, specializing in DDIL environments and FMN standards.
BMT Canada: Engineering Assurance for a Stronger Canadian Fleet
BMT Canada marks four decades supporting the National Shipbuilding Strategy, delivering independent naval architecture, engineering assurance, and in-service support for the RCN and Coast Guard.
GeoSpectrum Technologies Develops Sonar Systems for a Noisier Ocean
GeoSpectrum specializes in underwater acoustic transducers and sonar systems—technology designed to detect sound, generate signals, and operate effectively in some of the most complex underwater environments on Earth.
Joel Houde Named CDR Defence Executive of the Year 2026
For his clarity of purpose, servant leadership philosophy, and tangible impact on Canada’s sovereign defence capability, Canadian Defence Review has selected Joel Houde as its Defence Executive of the Year for 2026!
Team 212CD for CPSP: Canada’s Strategic Submarine Partnership
Canada’s CPSP selection of Team 212CD brings together CAE, Magellan, Kongsberg Geospatial, Seaspan, Marmen, and IDCA for sovereign submarine capability.
TKMS’ Canadian Defence & Dual-Use Innovation Ecosystem
CDDE positions Canada to translate defence innovation into operational superiority, economic resilience, and long-term strategic autonomy.
When David Sinks Goliath: TKMS Submarines
TKMS submarines, in particular, have repeatedly pierced carrier protective screens during NATO exercises—proving that even the most powerful fleets remain vulnerable beneath the surface.
Type 212CD: Next-Generation Undersea Warfare for Canada’s CPSP
TKMS Type 212CD offers Canada a NATO-aligned next-generation submarine with AIP, advanced stealth, and industrial partnership for CPSP.
TKMS Goes Deep on Canada’s CPSP Submarine Project
TKMS makes its case for the 212CD as Canada’s next submarine, offering NATO-aligned partnership and European market access for Canada.
Engineering Northern Security – Hatch
They provide services like engineering, project and construction management, process and technology development, and environmental, digital and business consulting.
Hanwha Ocean’s Integrated Vision for Next-Generation Submarines
Hanwha Ocean plays a central role in the Group’s overarching defence vision: to become a global integrated systems provider capable of delivering sovereign, end-to-end defence solutions across land, sea, air, and space.
BDT – Beretta Defense Technologies – Canadian Mission
Beretta Defense Technologies is strengthening small arms support and service across Canada
The Battle Lab – GDMS-C – Industry Profile
The Battle Lab is a computer-equipped laboratory designed to foster innovative solutions in the C5ISRT (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Targeting) domain for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), with a particular focus on the Canadian Army.
JRoberts Defence – MAINTENANCE, REPAIR & OVERHAUL
JRoberts has built its reputation on fixing the readiness gap. The company designs, fabricates and integrates the parts and systems that keep legacy fleets mission ready.