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RemoteSpark brings holographic repair guidance to Canada's defence supply chain

Aug 31, 2026

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RemoteSpark brings holographic repair guidance to Canada's defence supply chain

A technician working on a piece of equipment can share a real-time video feed with an expert anywhere in the world.

Ottawa backs NordSpace's Newfoundland launch site with $10-million boost

Aug 27, 2026

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Ottawa backs NordSpace's Newfoundland launch site with $10-million boost

The money flows through ACOA's Regional Economic Growth through Innovation program and builds on $8.3 million in federal support NordSpace received earlier this year.

MDA Space launches venture arm to fund Canadian space and defence startups

Aug 27, 2026

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MDA Space launches venture arm to fund Canadian space and defence startups

MDA Space is putting its own capital behind Canada's push for sovereign defence technology.

AtkinsRéalis names new defence lead as Canadian spending ramps up

Aug 27, 2026

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AtkinsRéalis names new defence lead as Canadian spending ramps up

AtkinsRéalis has appointed a 32-year Air Force veteran to run its Canadian defence business

Gagetown gets $871M modernization, groundbreaking marks Phase 1 start

Aug 25, 2026

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Gagetown gets $871M modernization, groundbreaking marks Phase 1 start

Defence Minister David J. McGuinty and David Myles, MP for Fredericton–Oromocto, marked the start of Phase 1 at a groundbreaking ceremony in Oromocto.

Defence drone initiative draws 527 companies, 1,000 bids in first round

Aug 25, 2026

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Defence drone initiative draws 527 companies, 1,000 bids in first round

Qualification under the RFSA does not guarantee a contract. It does open the door to future testing, prototype development, limited acquisitions and, eventually, production work.

From Semiconductors to the Front Line: RadioWires on Printing the Nervous System of Defence Machines

Aug 24, 2026

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From Semiconductors to the Front Line: RadioWires on Printing the Nervous System of Defence Machines

For most of his career, Marius Draghia was solving a very unsexy problem: the messy tangle of wires inside electronic systems.

KONGSBERG to deliver remote weapon systems to Canada

Aug 20, 2026

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KONGSBERG to deliver remote weapon systems to Canada

KONGSBERG has signed a new contract with General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada worth approximately $162 million to deliver more PROTECTOR RS4 remote weapon systems for Canada's Armoured Combat Support Vehicle program.

Ocean Software to provide scheduling capability for RCAF's FAcT program

Aug 18, 2026

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Ocean Software to provide scheduling capability for RCAF's FAcT program

Under the agreement, Ocean will supply its FlightPRO and TAMS platforms to manage the planning, scheduling and coordination of training operations across FAcT.

Closing the Gap: Inside the Strix-DIGITAL Alliance

Aug 14, 2026

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Closing the Gap: Inside the Strix-DIGITAL Alliance

Two Canadian innovation organizations just decided that solving Canada's toughest defence problems means picking up the phone and calling each other more often.

Draganfly posts record quarter, cash pile tops $131M

Aug 10, 2026

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Draganfly posts record quarter, cash pile tops $131M

The Vancouver-based drone maker reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $2,664,237, up 26.0% year over year.

The Ant In The Room: How a Muskoka Startup Is Positioned to Protect Canada’s Defence Supply Chain

Aug 7, 2026

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The Ant In The Room: How a Muskoka Startup Is Positioned to Protect Canada’s Defence Supply Chain

Skadi Cyber Defense founder Rachel Clark built an AI that doesn't just flag threats.

Ottawa sells off 10 retired Hercules to fight wildfires

Aug 7, 2026

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Ottawa sells off 10 retired Hercules to fight wildfires

The sale runs through GCMil, the Public Services and Procurement Canada group that handles surplus military asset sales on National Defence's behalf.

North Vector Dynamics Bags European Cash, Eyes NATO Missile Market

Aug 5, 2026

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North Vector Dynamics Bags European Cash, Eyes NATO Missile Market

The deal pushes NVD's valuation past $90 million.

Closing the Arctic Gap: Canada Awards $2.3B Satellite Contract to Telesat

Aug 4, 2026

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Closing the Arctic Gap: Canada Awards $2.3B Satellite Contract to Telesat

North Bay gears up for fighter pilots and cyber AI with $2.7M federal boost

Jul 31, 2026

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North Bay gears up for fighter pilots and cyber AI with $2.7M federal boost

FedNor has put $2.7M behind North Bay pilot training and AI cyber defence

CAF engineers head north to find out what Canada’s Arctic actually needs

Jul 31, 2026

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CAF engineers head north to find out what Canada’s Arctic actually needs

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

NordSpace bets on Calgary's missile makers

Jul 30, 2026

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NordSpace bets on Calgary's missile makers

Canada's vertically integrated space company just wrote a check to the people building its first homegrown missile.

Saab Poaches Thales Executive to Lead Its Canadian Business

Jul 29, 2026

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Saab Poaches Thales Executive to Lead Its Canadian Business

She arrives with over a decade in Canada’s defence and security sector, most recently as VP, Growth, Industry & Corporate Affairs at Thales Canada, plus earlier stints inside the federal government and health care.

A Small Grant, A Bigger Signal: Ottawa Backs Nova Scotia Coatings Firm

Jul 29, 2026

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A Small Grant, A Bigger Signal: Ottawa Backs Nova Scotia Coatings Firm

ACOA is giving GIT Coatings Inc. a $737,500 repayable contribution to expand production of marine coatings for defence and security vessels, centered on a new icebreaking hull coating.

Drone-Swarm Defence Startup Lands Singapore Accelerator Slot

Jul 29, 2026

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Drone-Swarm Defence Startup Lands Singapore Accelerator Slot

Inturai Ventures’ DomeCommand just skipped the line into Asia’s defence tech fast lane.

Canada's Defence Industrial Strategy Hits Its First Financing Milestones

Jul 29, 2026

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Canada's Defence Industrial Strategy Hits Its First Financing Milestones

Six months into its $6 billion Defence Platform, the Business Development Bank of Canada has already backed 130 Canadian SMEs, doubling the value of loans and investments on its books and closing in on $1 billion.

320 New Jobs, One Combat System: Lockheed’s Nova Scotia Play

Jul 28, 2026

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320 New Jobs, One Combat System: Lockheed’s Nova Scotia Play

The company is adding up to $126 million in salaries and 320 new jobs over the next five years.

Arctic sovereignty, now a routine — not a one-off

Jul 23, 2026

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Arctic sovereignty, now a routine — not a one-off

CAF, U.S. forces conduct multi-domain Arctic operation under LATITUDE

Ottawa is betting $4.5 million that the North’s next power source will be small, nuclear, and made in Canada.

Jul 23, 2026

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Ottawa is betting $4.5 million that the North’s next power source will be small, nuclear, and made in Canada.

The Vancouver-based drone maker reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $2,664,237, up 26.0% year over year.

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