Hanwha Ocean is expanding its Canadian industrial strategy through partnerships with Toronto-based technology firms ForceN and Astrus. Linked to its Canadian Patrol Submarine Project bid, the initiative aims to strengthen Canada–Korea industrial cooperation, support sovereign capability growth, and accelerate innovation in AI, robotics, semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, and defence technologies.

Hanwha Aerospace and Milrem Robotics have partnered to pursue Romania’s unmanned ground vehicle program, combining advanced wheeled and tracked UGV technologies with localized Romanian production. The collaboration, unveiled at BSDA 2026, highlights growing European defense cooperation and showcased integrated battlefield capabilities through a live manned-unmanned teaming demonstration near Bucharest.

The launch of the future CCGS Donjek marks a major milestone for Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy and Coast Guard fleet renewal. Built at Halifax Shipyard, the vessel will support Arctic operations, fisheries enforcement, and search and rescue, strengthening Canada’s sovereignty, operational capability, and domestic shipbuilding industry.

Hanwha Power, Hanwha Ocean, and Boreal Energy Systems are collaborating to explore Micro Modular Reactor technology for Canada’s defence and industrial sectors. The initiative focuses on resilient, low-carbon energy solutions to support Arctic operations, remote infrastructure, and economic growth, aligning with Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy and long-term sovereignty objectives.

Hanwha Ocean’s CPSP Partners Day in Montreal highlights a strategic shift toward building Canada’s sovereign submarine capability. Through multiple partnerships, the initiative emphasizes domestic production, digital engineering, and long-term sustainment, aligning with Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy and strengthening industrial resilience, supply chains, and in-country expertise across key defence sectors.

Canadian companies Roshel and Algoma Steel have launched Roshel Algoma Defence to create a Centre of Excellence for ballistic steel production. The venture strengthens Canada’s sovereign defence supply chain, supports major military programs, creates jobs, and enables domestic, end-to-end manufacturing with export potential to allied nations.

Gastops has signed a teaming agreement with TKMS to support Canada’s Patrol Submarine Project by establishing an Automation System In-Service Support Center of Excellence. The partnership will deliver long-term maintenance and operational support for submarine systems, enhanced by CORSphere’s AI technologies to improve performance, readiness, and lifecycle efficiency.

Top Aces secured a $33.2 million multi-year contract to train Argentine Air Force pilots on F-16 aircraft acquired from Denmark. Managed by U.S. Air Force partners, the program delivers comprehensive, in-country instruction to accelerate Argentina’s transition to advanced fighter operations and strengthen its modernized air combat capabilities.

The first production test flight of the CT-157 Siskin II (Pilatus PC-21) for the Royal Canadian Air Force took place February 26 in Stans, Switzerland. The aircraft will support the Future Aircrew Training program, with 19 ordered by SkyAlyne. The advanced trainer is expected to arrive in Canada in 2026.

TKMS has signed cooperation agreements with Indigenous partners across Canada to support the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP). The framework strengthens Indigenous participation in industrial activities, workforce development, and long-term sustainment, reflecting a shared commitment to reconciliation, governance inclusion, and sustainable economic growth tied to Canada’s future submarine capability.

REDspace has been subcontracted by SkyAlyne to deliver a web-based portal and data integration solution for the Royal Canadian Air Force’s Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program. Powered by REDspace’s Unified Digital Framework, the system will streamline training, unify data, enable advanced analytics, and future-proof Canada’s 25-year aircrew training enterprise.

Calian Group Ltd. and ADGA Group Consultants have signed a three-year collaboration agreement to develop next-generation integrated land training and simulation for the Canadian Army. The partnership will deliver scalable, secure, digitally integrated C5ISRT-enabled environments that replicate modern multi-domain warfare, strengthening readiness, interoperability, and Canada’s sovereign defence capabilities.

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has signed a NOK 400 million contract with the Norwegian Defence Material Agency to upgrade the combat systems of the Norwegian Navy’s six Skjold-class vessels. The modernization enhances precision, detection capability, endurance, and technical availability, ensuring the high-speed fleet remains operationally relevant and combat-capable.

MDA Space has launched 49North, a wholly owned Canadian defence subsidiary focused on secure, multi-domain C4ISR and mission-critical capabilities beyond space. Headquartered in Ottawa, 49North strengthens sovereign defence capacity. Veteran defence executive Joe Armstrong has been appointed President to lead land, air, maritime and joint-domain solutions.

Hanwha Ocean, Ontario Shipyards, and Mohawk College have signed agreements to revive large-scale shipbuilding in Ontario. The partnership combines technology transfer, industrial modernization, and an embedded workforce training hub in Hamilton. Together, they aim to strengthen Canada’s sovereign naval capability, expand supply chains, and position the Great Lakes as a marine manufacturing centre of excellence.

Davie welcomes the Government of Canada’s new Defence Industrial Strategy, highlighting its focus on strengthening domestic manufacturing, accelerating procurement, modernizing maritime capabilities, and protecting Arctic sovereignty. Aligning with Davie’s expertise, the strategy supports resilient supply chains, innovation, and NATO partnerships, positioning Davie to help modernize and grow Canada’s defence ecosystem.

Canada’s new Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS) establishes a roadmap to strengthen sovereign defence capabilities under the principles “Build. Partner. Buy.” The strategy prioritizes domestic industrial growth, modernized ITB policies, and strategic partnerships. CAE welcomes the framework, pledging to advance training, simulation, and mission readiness while supporting Canadian SMEs and global competitiveness.

Rheinmetall has secured the first €200 million ammunition call-off under a 2025 framework agreement with the NATO Support and Procurement Agency for 120mm tank rounds. The contract streamlines procurement for NATO members and reinforces Rheinmetall’s leadership in 120mm smoothbore ammunition used on Leopard 2 and M1 Abrams tanks worldwide.

TKMS and Magellan Aerospace have signed a Teaming Agreement to support Canada’s submarine program, focusing on heavyweight torpedo production and in-service support for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project. The partnership strengthens domestic industrial capabilities, explores export opportunities, and reinforces long-term cooperation to advance sovereign undersea defence capabilities in Canada.

Hanwha Ocean hosted Quebec’s Minister of International Relations, Christopher Skeete, at its Geoje shipyard in South Korea, highlighting the KSS-III submarine proposed for Canada’s CPSP. The visit advanced discussions on long-term industrial collaboration, workforce integration, and supply-chain participation, reinforcing Hanwha’s commitment to delivering submarines on schedule while supporting Canadian industry.