Canada

Canada Creates ‘Defence Investment Agency’ to Streamline Military Procurement

Canada has launched the Defence Investment Agency to centralize review and approval procedures, accelerating defense acquisitions.

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US Approves $1-Billion Sale of M142 HIMARS to Canada

The US State Department has greenlit a potential $1.75-billion sale of the Lockheed Martin-made M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems to Canada. 

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Canada to Conduct Drone Detection Trials Over Downtown Ottawa

Canadian defense will conduct drone detection trials over downtown Ottawa to test urban counter-UAS (unmanned aircraft system) capabilities.

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Volatus, VoltaXplore Partner on Batteries for Next-Gen Drones

Ontario-based tactical drone maker Volatus Aerospace has struck a deal with VoltaXplore in Quebec to secure a homegrown supply of lithium-ion batteries for its next generation of unmanned aerial systems.

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Canada Drops Plan to Ship Buyback Firearms to Ukraine Over Combat Standards

Canada has dropped plans to supply banned guns collected in its national buyback program to Ukraine after officials in Kyiv showed little interest, and most of the firearms turned out to be unsuitable for combat.

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Canada Takes Delivery of First Planes for Next-Gen Air Force Training Program

The Royal Canadian Air Force has accepted its first aircraft under the Future Aircrew Training Program, a multibillion-dollar initiative to modernize pilot instruction and ground support.

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Canadian Ground Robot Dropped in Atlantic Ocean Makes Its Way Back to Shore

Rheinmetall Canada’s unmanned ground vehicle made its way to a beach after being dropped in the ocean as part of a military exercise.

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Japan Deploys F-15 Fighters to NATO Bases in Europe and North America

Japan has sent fighter jets to NATO bases in the US and Canada, followed by the UK and Germany, as part of Operation “Atlantic Eagles.”

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Hanwha, Babcock to Partner on Multi-Billion Dollar Canadian Sub Bid

Hanwha Ocean has signed a teaming agreement with Babcock Canada for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project competition.

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AI Charts Course for Smarter Naval Sustainment in Canada

Global Spatial Technology Solutions has received a Canadian government contract to advance its OCIANA Predictive Maintenance AI-driven tool.

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