Canada has implemented the Buy Canadian Policy to reshape federal procurement in favor of domestic industries as part of efforts to strengthen economic resilience and diversity amid global trade challenges. What Is the Buy Canadian Policy? The government of Canada said Tuesday that the new policy will prioritize domestic suppliers and content in major federal contracts....
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Canada Launches $92M Quantum Program to Strengthen Domestic Ecosystem
Canada has launched the Canadian Quantum Champions Program, or CQCP, a major government initiative committing up to $92 million in its initial phase. What Is the Canadian Quantum Champions Program? The initiative, announced by Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Evan Solomon, is part of a $334.3 million, five-year plan outlined in Budget 2025, according...
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Bombardier Secures $400M Contract From Canadian Government for Global 6500 Aircraft
Bombardier has secured a contract from the government of Canada for six Global 6500 multi-role aircraft for $400 million to support aeromedical evacuations, disaster relief, humanitarian aid and national security missions. What Is Covered in Canada’s Global 6500 Contract? The Royal Canadian Air Force will operate the aircraft, Bombardier said Friday. Deliveries will begin in...
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Boeing, RTX Positioned for $2.7B Canada Air Strike Weapons FMS
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $2.68 billion foreign military sale to Canada for air strike weapons and related equipment. Boeing and RTX are identified as the principal contractors for the proposed sale, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Thursday. What Are Included in Canada’s FMS Request? Canada’s FMS request covers up to...
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Canada to Establish Maritime Innovation Hub Under BOREALIS Initiative
Canada has announced the first project under its new BOREALIS national defense innovation framework, establishing a secure maritime technology hub in Halifax to drive research in autonomous systems, undersea sensing and artificial intelligence-enabled analytics. Why Is Canada Prioritizing Maritime Innovation? According to the Canadian Department of National Defence, the government will invest $20.8 million to...
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Canadian Space Agency Awards NordSpace $715M Funding to Advance Domestic Manufacturing of Space Propulsion
NordSpace has secured a contribution award valued at $715 million from the Canadian Space Agency’s Space Technology Development Program, or STPD, to accelerate the development of advanced additive manufacturing for high-performance liquid rocket propulsion and the commercialization of highly responsive orbital launch vehicles. How Will the Project Advance Canada’s Space Propulsion Technology? The company said...
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AirBoss Defense Group Receives Low Burden Masks Order from Canadian DND
“AirBoss Defense Group, the defense division of AirBoss Manufactured Products, has secured an order from the Canadian Department of National Defense for its Low Burden Masks, or LBM. What Are the Details of the New Canadian DND Order? AirBoss of America said Monday the order, in addition to masks, includes filters and related accessories, with a...
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Kratos to Acquire Orbit Technologies for $356M
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, an American defense technology firm, is set to acquire Israel-based Orbit Technologies for $356.3 million. Kratos said it signed a definitive agreement, under which it will purchase all ordinary shares of Orbit with cash on its balance sheet. The deal is expected to close by the end of March 2026,...
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Four Defense Firms Partner to Develop Combat Systems for Australia’s SSN-AUKUS Submarines
Four leading defense contractors signed a memorandum of understanding Wednesday to collaborate in the battle toolkit development for Australia’s future SSN-AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines. Under the MOU, BAE Systems, Raytheon Australia, General Dynamics Mission Systems and Thales will form an AUKUS Combat Systems Collaborative Team to design, manufacture and integrate the advanced fighting systems envisioned for...
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Canada Forges Status of Visiting Forces Agreement With Philippines
Canada and the Philippines have signed a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement, or SOVFA, setting the framework for closer military collaboration between the two countries. SOVFA will facilitate joint exercises, training and participation in multinational operations in each other’s territories, according to a Canadian government announcement released Sunday. SOVFA builds on the two countries’ Defence...