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Hanwha Ocean has teamed with Babcock Canada to strengthen its bid for Canada’s new submarine fleet. Babcock, a key player in Canada’s current submarine support, will provide exclusive in-service support if Hanwha wins the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project. The partnership promises fast delivery and low-risk sustainment for up to 12 subs.
CAE won an Italian Air Force contract for its MQ-9A Block 5 Predator Mission Trainer Plus, developed with GA-ASI. Calian secured a $250M DND healthcare contract amendment. Galvion received a follow-on order for 5,000 Caiman helmets. OSI Maritime tested its CADA navigation aid. Safran chose France for a $500M carbon brakes factory.
Canada’s new $3.6B Strategic Tanker Transport Capability (STTC) project includes nine Airbus A330 aircraft—five converted and four newly built—to replace the CC-150 Polaris fleet. Designated CC-330 Husky, they will support air-to-air refueling, airlift, and medevac. Infrastructure upgrades at CFB Trenton and Edmonton will support long-term operations through 2033.
Canada lacks sovereign satellite launch capability, relying on foreign partners. NordSpace is developing Canada’s first orbital launch vehicle and spaceport, with its SHARP program offering dual-use, cold-weather space systems. Other innovations include Arctic mobility vehicles, submarine simulation training, and 3D-printed submarine parts, highlighting growing domestic defence and aerospace advancements.
Canada’s domestic defence and space sectors are advancing with major investments and partnerships. New funding boosts sovereign launch capabilities in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, while key contracts strengthen Army training, RCAF aircrew programs, and naval water purification. International collaboration—particularly with Korea—continues to expand Canada’s strategic space and defence footprint.