Canadian Armed Forces

Canada Awards Telesat $1.6B Arctic Military Satellite Communications Contract

Canada has awarded Telesat a 2.3-billion Canadian dollar contract to provide secure satellite communications for the Canadian Armed Forces across the Arctic.

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Canada Taps Magellan to Produce M72 Anti-Tank Weapons Locally

Canada has contracted Magellan Aerospace to manufacture the M72 Light Anti-Tank Weapon, expanding domestic production of a key infantry weapon for the Canadian Armed Forces.

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Canada to Fast-Track Military Drone Development With New Defense Hub

Canada will invest $21 million over the next two years to establish a defense innovation center designed to accelerate the development, testing, and integration of military drones and other autonomous systems.

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Canada Strikes $1.88B HIMARS Procurement Deal With US 

Canada has struck a 2.6-billion Canadian dollar ($1.88-billion) deal with the US to procure 26 M142 HIMARS launchers for the Canadian Army.

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Canadian Military Ramps Up Counter-UAS Defenses Amid Drone Threats

Canada has begun fielding counter-unmanned aerial system capabilities at key military infrastructure as Ottawa responds to growing concerns over surveillance, sabotage, and potential attacks involving drones.

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Canadian Armed Forces Records Highest Intake in Over 30 Years

The Canadian Armed Forces has recorded its highest intake in over three decades, enrolling 7,310 personnel in the last fiscal year.

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Canada, SIG Sauer Hit With Lawsuit Over Military Pistol Accident

A Canadian military security officer has filed a lawsuit against the federal government and American gunmaker SIG Sauer after an injury from an alleged unintentional discharge from a service pistol.

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Canada’s Future MQ-9 Drone Fleet to Launch With Limited Capability

Canada’s first MQ-9 unmanned aerial systems are set to enter service in 2028 but will initially operate with limited functions.

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Canada to Replace Aging C7, C8 Rifles With 65,000+ New Firearms

Ottawa has contracted Colt Canada to supply 65,402 assault rifles under the Canadian Modular Assault Rifle program, replacing the Canadian Armed Forces’ C7 and C8 systems after more than 35 years in service.

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Calian, ADGA to Provide Training Support for Canadian Army

Satellite communications company Calian Group has partnered with technical solutions firm ADGA Group Consultants to support next-generation land training and simulation for the Canadian Army.

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