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Babcock secures six-year extension to keep Canada’s submarine fleet running

Jul 21, 2026

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Babcock secures six-year extension to keep Canada’s submarine fleet running

The extension locks in continuity as Canada eventually shifts to a new submarine fleet.

Steve Ladurantaye

Magellan lands Canadian contract to build M-72 anti-tank weapons

Jul 21, 2026

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Magellan lands Canadian contract to build M-72 anti-tank weapons

The deal gives the country its own domestic source for one of the most widely used anti-armour weapons in the world.

Steve Ladurantaye

Ottawa puts $34 million into Pratt & Whitney Canada’s engine plant

Jul 21, 2026

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Ottawa puts $34 million into Pratt & Whitney Canada’s engine plant

Jet engines don’t run on good intentions, so Ottawa is putting real money behind Quebec’s aerospace crown jewel: up to $34 million to modernize Pratt & Whitney Canada’s manufacturing hub in Longueuil.

Steve Ladurantaye

Voyageur becomes first Canadian operator of Airbus’ Flexrotor drone

Jul 21, 2026

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Voyageur becomes first Canadian operator of Airbus’ Flexrotor drone

Voyageur Aviation, a Chorus Aviation subsidiary, has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus Helicopters for the U030 Flexrotor uncrewed aerial system, marking the first sale of the drone into Canada

Steve Ladurantaye

First Juno training helicopter delivered to RCAF

Jul 20, 2026

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First Juno training helicopter delivered to RCAF

SkyAlyne, a joint venture between CAE and KF Aerospace, selected the H135 for the program. It will acquire 19 Junos, with deliveries of the remaining helicopters continuing through 2028.

Vanguard Defence

Babcock secures six-year extension to keep Canada’s submarine fleet running

Magellan lands Canadian contract to build M-72 anti-tank weapons

Ottawa puts $34 million into Pratt & Whitney Canada’s engine plant

Voyageur becomes first Canadian operator of Airbus’ Flexrotor drone

First Juno training helicopter delivered to RCAF

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