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Seaspan has promoted Martin Drews to Vice President and General Manager of Victoria Shipyards. A retired Royal Canadian Navy Captain with 35 years of service, Drews brings extensive experience in naval operations, engineering, shipbuilding and submarine programs. He joined Seaspan in 2023 and had served as interim GM since May.
Base Camp Connect and Marconi Technologies have formed a strategic partnership to deliver integrated tactical communications solutions to the Canadian Armed Forces. Combining Base Camp Connect’s interoperable command-and-control systems with Marconi’s advanced tactical radios and long-range connectivity, the partnership aims to provide a sovereign, Canadian-designed communications capability.
KONGSBERG has completed its acquisition of California-based underwater acoustics specialist Sonatech, strengthening its position as a key partner to the U.S. Navy. The deal combines Sonatech’s sonar and underwater communications expertise with KONGSBERG’s autonomous systems, sensors and HUGIN AUV technology to expand advanced undersea defence capabilities in America.
AtkinsRéalis has appointed Canadian defence industry veteran John Edelman as Vice-President, Defence, Canada. Based in Ottawa, Edelman will lead the company’s defence activities nationwide, pursuing opportunities in military infrastructure, national security, aerospace and naval capabilities as Canada increases defence investment and strengthens its domestic defence and security capabilities.
ITPS Canada, including the International Test Pilots School and International Tactical Training Centre, has achieved NATO Flight Training Europe accreditation. The recognition validates its aviation safety, training quality and operational standards while strengthening Canada’s sovereign military aviation training capacity and expanding access for NATO and Allied air forces worldwide.
Kongsberg has secured a NOK 1.1 billion contract with General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada to supply Protector RS4 Remote Weapon Systems for the Canadian Army’s Armoured Combat Support Vehicles. The follow-on order builds on previous deliveries and will enhance crew protection, precision, situational awareness and operational capabilities across Canada’s modern vehicle fleet.
KONGSBERG has launched Aegir SSA, a new family of sonar systems providing continuous underwater situational awareness. Designed for ports, coastal areas, critical infrastructure and offshore assets, Aegir combines advanced acoustic technology with AI-powered monitoring, scalable deployment and real-time data to improve maritime security, safety, navigation and operational decision-making.
Saab has appointed Cara Salci as President of Saab Canada, effective September 8, 2026. Bringing extensive defence industry leadership and government experience, Salci will lead the company's Canadian operations, strengthen partnerships, and support Saab's long-term growth strategy while advancing innovation, industrial capabilities, and Canada's evolving defence and security priorities.
Airbus Defence and Space has partnered with Canadian company Landing Zones to expand advanced uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) training and simulation capabilities in Canada. Announced at the Farnborough International Airshow, the agreement includes an Airbus investment, board representation, and support for Canada's defence industry through the Strategic Tanker Transport Capability program.
Babcock Canada has secured a six-year extension to the Victoria In-Service Support Contract, continuing maintenance and sustainment of the Royal Canadian Navy’s Victoria-class submarines. The agreement preserves Canada’s sovereign submarine support capability, supports more than 1,500 jobs annually, and positions Babcock to help transition sustainment for Canada’s future submarine fleet.
Saab and CAE have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to provide advanced fighter pilot training, mission systems engineering, and long-term sustainment support in Canada if the Gripen E is selected by the Government of Canada. The partnership would strengthen Canada's defence industry, create skilled jobs, and enhance sovereign capabilities for future Royal Canadian Air Force operations.
PAL Aerospace has reached an agreement with SkyAlyne for a contract worth approximately $750 million to support the Royal Canadian Air Force's Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program. The company will provide aircraft modifications, in-service support and specialized training, strengthening Canada's long-term military aviation training capabilities and operational readiness.
Calian has launched the Canadian Arctic Maritime Security Consortium (CAMSC), bringing together seven Atlantic Canadian organizations to strengthen Canada's Arctic and maritime defence capabilities. The partnership will focus on training, digital engineering, shipbuilding, Indigenous participation, AI-enabled technologies and sovereign capability development, supporting Canada's Defence Industrial Strategy and Arctic security priorities.
Arcfield Canada congratulated ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) on being selected as the preferred bidder for Canada’s Canadian Patrol Submarine Project. The company highlighted the importance of modernizing the Royal Canadian Navy’s submarine fleet and emphasized the need for sovereign sustainment capabilities to ensure long-term operational readiness, economic benefits, and defence capacity.
NATO has selected Saab’s GlobalEye as its preferred next-generation airborne early warning and control system, launching formal contract negotiations for up to 10 aircraft. Built on the Bombardier Global 6500, GlobalEye will enhance NATO’s surveillance, threat detection, and command capabilities against drones, stealth aircraft, ballistic, and hypersonic missile threats.
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.
Babcock Canada has awarded Seaspan Victoria Shipyards a six-year subcontract extension supporting the Royal Canadian Navy’s Victoria-class submarines under VISSC. The agreement ensures continuity in submarine sustainment as Canada transitions to a new fleet, while maintaining specialized Canadian expertise, more than 1,500 annual jobs and a 450-supplier network.