Canada has announced $19.5 million in funding for three Winnipeg-based projects aimed at enhancing the country’s defense industrial capacity and advancing aerospace and manufacturing capabilities. What Projects Are Receiving Funding? The Canadian government said Friday the funding, announced by Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs Rebecca Chartrand, will support projects by Magellan Aerospace, StandardAero and Win-Shield Devices through Prairies Economic Development...
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Kongsberg Expands Role in EU Defense With Seven EDF Technology Development Projects
Kongsberg has announced the selection of seven of its projects under the 2025 European Defence Fund, or EDF, initiative. The Norwegian company said Friday that the seven projects were selected among 410 applications, reflecting its role in delivering future defense capabilities to Europe. “Being selected in seven projects, representing more than 10 percent of the total portfolio, confirms Kongsberg’s ability...

Thales to Supply Radios, Set Up Local Production for Malaysia Defense Programs
Thales has unveiled a series of programs to expand the Malaysian Armed Forces’ tactical communications capabilities. The initiatives, announced at Defence Services Asia & NATSEC Asia 2026, support Malaysia’s defense modernization efforts and align with the country’s push to strengthen domestic industrial capacity, the company said Thursday. What Capabilities Is Thales Delivering? Thales will supply more than 100 tactical radios...
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Kongsberg Expands Role in EU Defense With Seven EDF Technology Development Projects
Kongsberg has announced the selection of seven of its projects under the 2025 European Defence Fund, or EDF, initiative. The...

Thales to Supply Radios, Set Up Local Production for Malaysia Defense Programs
Thales has unveiled a series of programs to expand the Malaysian Armed Forces’ tactical communications capabilities. The initiatives, announced at...

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