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Bristol-based Scott Aerospace has set up a Canadian subsidiary in Halifax to support the Royal Canadian Navy and give Atlantic Canadian suppliers a route into British and European defence markets.
Why it matters: Halifax anchors Canada's East Coast naval shipbuilding and maintenance work. Scott is positioning itself in that sustainment market and pitching the office as a two-way trade link between Canada and the UK.
Driving the news: The company announced Scott Aero Canada, a Canadian-incorporated subsidiary, on Oct. 1. It will initially operate out of COVE (Centre for Ocean Ventures and Entrepreneurship) workspaces in Dartmouth, N.S.
The office will serve RCN and commercial maritime customers and coordinate with regional suppliers.
Scott says it plans to work with regional organizations in naval shipbuilding, maintenance, repair and overhaul, and defence innovation.
The details: In the UK, Scott works as a prime contractor for the Royal Navy and other navies. It handles parts sourcing and expediting, procurement and integrated equipment support for defence and commercial fleets.
The company says the Halifax office will extend that model to North American customers.
What they're saying: "Halifax is a strategic centre for Canada's naval shipbuilding and maritime defence opportunities," said Martin Lee, managing director at Scott Aero. "By establishing a local presence, we can work more closely with regional suppliers and help Canadian companies access opportunities in the UK and European defence markets."
Background: A Scott Aerospace team exhibited at DEFSEC Atlantic 2025 in Halifax. The company said afterward it would pursue opportunities with the Canadian defence and shipping industry.
