Glamox Canada (Booth 1128) is the leading Canadian manufacturer & supplier of high-quality marine lighting solutions, operating in Canada for 35 years with full production facilities in Newfoundland.

Glamox lighting is installed exclusively across the whole Royal Canadian Navy fleet.

Glamox are the selected lighting provider for all current NSS build programs for Canada including JSS & AOPS programs for RCN, and MPV/MPI, Polar Icebreaker, AOPS and OOSV programs for CCG.

Glamox can fulfill all lighting requirements: all interior and exterior lighting, special navy lighting (MIL spec, NVG/NVIS, Night Adaptive, Submarine), Helideck (HVLAS) systems, floodlights, searchlights including Laser, EO/IR options, navigation lights and hazardous area lighting.

Previous Canadian Government shipbuilding successes include: 12xCPF / 12xMCDV / 8xORCA / 3xISV / 9xMSPV / 3xOFSV / MV Asterix / 4xNaval Large Tugs.

Would love to see you at our Booth 1128 (behind MDA) and discuss all things new on the marine lighting front – including new LASER Searchlghts.

Ottawa—Three business units of General Dynamics will be among the exhibitors at CANSEC 2026 scheduled for May 27 and 28, 2026 at the Cohere Centre in Ottawa, Ontario. Following is a list of General Dynamics’ products and solutions that will be displayed.

ANNOUNCEABLES

General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada will launch HMS-610, a new hull-mounted sonar designed specifically for bow-mount integration on larger surface combatants.

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada will unveil its offerings for the Canadian Army’s Indirect Fires Modernization (IFM) project.

SOLUTIONS DEMONSTRATED

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada – Booth 1301

For nearly 50 years, General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada (GDLS-Canada), together with our Canadian suppliers, has been Building Canada Strong – delivering more than 11,000 Canadian designed and manufactured Light Armoured Vehicles (LAVs) to Canada and its allies, supporting thousands of skilled jobs and sustaining critical sovereign industrial capability in Canada.

• Indirect Fires Modernization (IFM) Offerings
  GDLS-Canada will unveil its offerings for the Canadian Army’s Indirect Fires Modernization (IFM) project.
  

These offerings will provide integrated solutions and in service support for the Canadian Army’s self propelled artillery, mortars, and sustainment vehicle requirements.

• Armoured Combat Support Vehicle (ACSV) – Fitter/Cargo Variant (FCV)
  The ACSV FCV is one of eight specialized variants designed to support field repairs and general utility cargo transport.

  Based on the LAV 6.0 chassis, it offers high mobility and enhanced protection for crews operating in high threat environments.

  Located in the outdoor display area, this variant will showcase its crane lifting a powerpack, drone netting, and an infrared camouflage solution.
  

• Domestic Arctic Mobility Enhancement (DAME) Offering
  GDLS-Canada has partnered with BAE Systems Hägglunds for the Canadian Army’s Domestic Arctic Mobility Enhancement (DAME) project.

  
  The Beowulf vehicle, currently in service with Canada’s NATO allies and security partners, will make its Canadian debut at CANSEC.

  
  Beowulf is a low risk, proven platform with demonstrated performance that can deliver the capabilities needed for the defence of Canada’s sovereignty in the Arctic.
  

  GDLS-Canada’s extensive in service support capabilities and BAE Systems Hägglunds’ expertise in all terrain vehicle design will help transform the Canadian Army’s tactical mobility in the Arctic.
  

• Counter Uncrewed Aerial System (C UAS) Solutions
  C UAS systems will be featured across all GDLS-Canada platforms on display at CANSEC, delivering layered, networked defence and platform protection against UAS threats.

  
  Canadian innovation from Canadian suppliers provides detect and defeat mechanisms in a variety of active and passive spectrums.

  
  Integrated, networked, maintained and upgraded by GDLS-Canada’s proven expertise.
  

General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada – Booth 1601

General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada is the industry leader for Land C5ISR technologies and Sonar Systems and is pioneering the rapid advancement of emerging technology in the field of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems. This booth will highlight the following solutions:

Integrated Sonar Systems
Our integrated sonar systems suite incorporates towed array and hull-mounted sonars, sonobuoys, dedicated intercept sensors, and more for maritime surveillance operations. With advanced sonar processing and compression techniques, the Distributed UYS-506 Sonobuoy Processor optimizes the bandwidth required to transmit high-fidelity data from shipborne and crewed and uncrewed air platforms to the ground station without compromising system performance.

DIGITALspine
Connecting every sensor, effector, and decision maker, DIGITALspine brings together current siloed technologies – video, chat, radios, sensors, radars on vehicles, aircrafts, UAVs, and dismounted soldiers – into one, seamless ecosystem. It offers flexibility to plug and play solutions from across industry to effectively meet operational needs.

MESHnet®
A modern suite of robust and secure networking solutions enabling fleet-wide communication and data exchange. Its flexible architecture and advanced encryption ensure reliable connectivity and situational awareness in the most challenging operational environments. MESHnet® empowers decision-making at every level, ensuring the right information gets to the right person, at the right time.

ENVOY Remotely Piloted Helicopter

The ENVOY is a highly flexible remotely piloted aircraft with a multi-platform control station capability. This advanced made-in-Canada solution uses tandem-rotor technology and offers a quick attach system for sustained operations in multiple mission types.

Airborne Mission Management
Best-in-class integrated mission systems for fixed and rotary-wing aircraft and uncrewed aerial vehicles, simplifying the complexity of airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance processes for surface and sub-surface maritime surveillance – along with overland and littoral surveillance operations.

Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems
Counter-uncrewed aerial system capability is designed for operations in remote, infrastructure-limited and Arctic environments. The system integrates autonomous operation and modular deployment with a low-signature design to detect emerging aerial threats while reducing operational visibility and logistical demands. By emphasizing passive, multi-modal sensing, it maintains situational awareness and effective threat detection with a reduced electromagnetic footprint.

Secure Network, Data and Voice Products:
At General Dynamics Mission Systems, our trusted data protection solutions secure Canada’s most critical information and communications across today’s complex cyber environment — from tactical edge operations to enterprise networks. Designed to support in the most demanding environments, our solutions enable secure connectivity, resilient communications and protected information sharing for mission security.

TACLANE® High Assurance Encryptors
Certified and CSE AFU encryption solutions securing classified voice and data for national security systems, networks and communications at the highest levels.

Sectéra® Secure Voice solutions
provide seamless secure and non-secure voice communications across Voice over IP and analog networks with the Sectéra vIPerTM Universal Secure Phone.

GEM® One Encryptor Manager
is an enterprise-level remote management solution that enables administrators to visualize, monitor and manage dispersed encryption devices across the network from a centralized interface.

TACDS® Tactical Cross Domain Solution
enables secure sharing and transmission of information across tactical environments, empowering warfighters with timely access to mission-critical data.

URC-300® Transceiver
The URC-300 is a ruggedized, VHF/UHF Ground to Air transceiver compliant to the ETSI standard for 8.33kHz channelization. Activate cipher text mode and this non-CCI radio supports secure comms with an external encryption device. Given its RF performance, the radio is optimized for versatility and can be utilized in fixed/base station, mobile and/or grab-n-go scenarios.

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems–Canada – Booth 1203

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems Canada is a global manufacturer and developer of munition systems, energetics, and components. From 5.56mm to 155mm ammunition GDOTS Canada offers a complete spectrum of conventional and training munitions to the Canadian Armed Forces. GDOTS Canada is the Centre of Excellence for military ammunition, propellant, and explosives in Canada.

155mm Artillery Systems:
GDOTS Canada is advancing Canada’s 155mm artillery capabilities through a series of major industrial initiatives at its Quebec facilities. These efforts include establishing domestic production of critical materials like nitrocellulose, alongside new capabilities to load, assemble, and pack (LAP) modular artillery charges used in 155mm systems. In addition, the company is building out large-scale capacity to manufacture and integrate 155mm M795 high-explosive projectiles, with a future state that includes the capability to LAP next-generation artillery projectiles. Together, these projects significantly strengthen Canada’s sovereign munitions supply chain while supporting allied demand for modern artillery systems.

Ammunition Components:
As one of the few North American producers of large-caliber brass cartridge cases, GDOTS Canada brings deep expertise to the global munitions market. The company not only fulfills its own high standards for component quality but also supplies brass cases, propelling charges, projectiles, primers, fuzes, and other critical elements across all calibers to defense manufacturers worldwide, reinforcing its role as a trusted partner in ammunition production.

Counter UAS Solutions:
Leveraging more than a century of experience in small-caliber ammunition, General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems – Canada continues to innovate for modern threats such as Counter-UAS operations. With decades of production history in both 7.62mm and 12.7mm (.50 caliber) ammunition, including specialized reduced-range variants, the company applies its proven manufacturing expertise to deliver effective, affordable, and scalable solutions tailored to emerging aerial threats on today’s battlefield.

For more information about these solutions, contact our media representatives:

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada
Doug Wilson-Hodge, 519-871-4140, wilsonho@gdls.com

General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada
Lorena MacKenzie, 613-277-4927, lorena.mackenzie@gd-ms.ca

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems
Berkley Whaley, 727-578-8367, berkley.whaley@gdots.com

General Dynamics in Canada

General Dynamics is a global defence and aerospace company with a worldwide reputation for excellence. In Canada, operations focus on the production of combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions, and IT and C5ISR solutions for the Canadian Armed Forces and allied forces worldwide.

May 26, 2026 — North Vancouver, B.C. — It has been one year since the first cut of steel on the heavy polar icebreaker being built at Seaspan’s Vancouver Shipyards.

Today, one of Canada’s most complex and capable heavy icebreakers, with year round Arctic access and a full displacement of 26,000 tonnes, is taking shape in North Vancouver, one weld at a time.

In the twelve months since, Seaspan’s Canadian workforce has made significant progress on the built-in-Canada vessel, with block manufacturing and production advancing steadily and to schedule at Vancouver Shipyards in North Vancouver, and significant manufacturing work taking place at Victoria Shipyards and Seaspan’s Ark Road facility on Vancouver Island.

Representing a significant milestone and the start of ship construction, the first Polar grand block at Vancouver Shipyards is now structurally consolidated.

The 330-tonne grand block is comprised of the centreline propulsion motor room, fuel tanks and void spaces. Assembly and outfitting work on the grand block is already ahead of schedule.

The propulsion motor foundations on the first grand block are made of 50 mm thick steel — the first instance of thicker steel plate being used on the ship. This thick steel will help enable the heavy icebreaker to operate self-sufficiently year-round in the highArctic, down to -50°C temperatures.

Once complete, the vessel will serve as one of the world’s most powerful conventional icebreakers, ready to protect Canada’s Arctic sovereignty.

Across the shipyard, more than 49 blocks are now under construction, each a testament to Seaspan’s highly skilled workforce that highlights the depth of Seaspan’s shipbuilding expertise.

The workforce in the panel assembly shop is also driving advanced progress, completing pre-outfitting work early in the build schedule, with pipes and small foundations being installed directly off the panel line, allowing our workforce to conduct quality testing and installation while the area is still easily accessible. In the paint shop, the first underwater hull block has been coated with a specialized abrasion-resistant hull coating for icebreakers.

Out in the shipyard, the largest and heaviest polar block, currently weighing 230 tonnes, has already been lifted into place onto a support cradle (where it will remain until delivery) using Seaspan’s 300-tonne gantry crane. When complete, the large block will weigh up to 465 tonnes.

This impressive block is currently back in the block assembly shop, where our team will be welding up to 60 mm thick steel designed to withstand Arctic ice, building on new techniques, including new robotic welding technology, and on experience gained working on other Polar Class vessels, as well as on the structural polar prototype block that the team completed ahead of cutting steel.

As we mark one year of progress on the polar icebreaker, the full scale and complexity of what the team is building at Vancouver Shipyards comes into sharper focus. This is one of the most advanced polar icebreakers ever built: a densely outfitted, multimission vessel designed to operate independently year-round in the high Arctic.

This progress would not be possible without the depth of our Canadian supply chain. More than 55 companies, from Delta to Mt. Pearl are contributing to this program. Alongside this ship, Seaspan is building Canadian jobs, Canadian expertise and Canadian capability.

The new polar icebreaker will be the seventh vessel designed and built by Seaspan under the National Shipbuilding Strategy, the fifth Polar Class vessel to be built for the Canadian Coast Guard, and one of up to 21 ice-capable vessels that Seaspan is constructing in Canada, for Canada.

QUOTES

HALIFAX, NS and MUNICH, May 26, 2026 /CNW/ - Space company Isar Aerospace and Spaceport operator Maritime Launch Services Inc. (MLS) have signed a Letter of Intent to advance sovereign orbital launch readiness from Nova Scotia, Canada. The agreement brings together Isar Aerospace's orbital launch system and MLS's launch site, Spaceport Nova Scotia, which is strategically located for launches to support reliable access to mid- to high-inclination and polar orbits for Earth observation and communication satellites and constellations, supporting commercial and government missions.

"Space access is a prerequisite for every nation's security and economic resilience," said Alexandre Dalloneau, Vice President Mission and Launch Operations, Isar Aerospace. "With our unique capability to design, manufacture, and scale launch systems fully in-house--and to build the required ground infrastructure--we are well positioned to enable sovereign access to space – for Canada, Germany, and allied nations. By joining forces with MLS, we are establishing a path to rapid deployment of sovereign launch capability from North American soil."

"Partnerships are foundational to building launch capability, and we are pleased to work alongside Isar Aerospace as a strategic partner," said Stephen Matier, President and CEO of Maritime Launch Services. "Together, we are advancing launch infrastructure and capability that will strengthen Canada's role in the global space economy while helping build reliable, sovereign access to space."

Through this partnership, Isar Aerospace seeks to expand its launch services to cover mid- to high-inclination orbits for both commercial and government clients. The company's in-house developed launch vehicle 'Spectrum' is capable of deploying commercial and defence payloads of up to 1,000 kilograms. Isar Aerospace currently operates its dedicated polar launch site in Andøya, Norway.

MLS offers a fully licensed launch site in Canso, Nova Scotia, where infrastructure development is actively underway for the build-out of Spaceport Nova Scotia. Combined with its advantageous geographic location, the site is positioned to support the orbital trajectories required by a broad range of commercial and defence customers.

The partnership responds to a growing and urgent requirement across NATO and other allies for assured, independent access to space. Both Canada and Germany face increasing pressure to deploy and maintain key satellite constellations without reliance on third-party launch providers, as geopolitical instability continues to reshape national security planning.

About Isar Aerospace

The European space company Isar Aerospace offers launch services for transporting small and medium-sized satellites and satellite constellations into Earth orbit. The launch vehicles used to transport these satellites are developed, manufactured, and tested almost entirely in-house. Headquartered near Munich, Germany, Isar Aerospace was founded in 2018 and has grown to over 400 employees, working across 5 international locations. Private funding from international investors provides strong backing for the company's pioneering approach to scale and industrialize launch vehicle production through vertical integration. More information: www.isaraerospace.com

About Maritime Launch Services

Maritime Launch is a Canadian-owned commercial space company based in Nova Scotia. Maritime Launch is developing Spaceport Nova Scotia, a dual-use commercial spaceport designed to support both civil and defence-related space missions. The spaceport will provide satellite launch services to domestic and international clients across the global commercial space market, supporting a wide range of orbital inclinations from a single location.

Spaceport Nova Scotia is Canada's first commercial orbital launch complex, enabling launch vehicles to place satellites into low Earth orbit.

Noah Note: After Isar and TKMS announcement last week this shouldn't be a too terrible surprise. Maritime Launch is gonna be the default partner in many of these cases, especially given their status as an infrastructure provider over a launch company. Anywho.

The aircraft will support expansion of NATO and Allied tactical fighter pilot training at the International Tactical Training Centre in North Bay, Ontario

The contract includes six M-346 T Block 20 aircraft - with options for an additional six units - which are expected to enter service starting in 2029

Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - May 26, 2026) - With a rapidly growing number of air forces dealing with the need to deliver modern training to the next generation of fighter pilots to cope with evolving operational requirements, and as combat air technology becomes more and more sophisticated, the ITPS Canada is responding with the introduction of Leonardo's advanced capabilities and integrated training solutions for the task into its aircraft fleet.

ITPS Executive Chairman Giorgio Clementi signed a contract for six M-346 T Block 20 lead-in jet trainers - with options for an additional six aircraft - at a signing ceremony at Venegono in Italy which also included a final evaluation flight of the aircraft. Clementi stated that "The M346 continues Italy's illustrious track record of producing world leading jet trainer aircraft. The new trainers are expected to enter service at the company's International Tactical Training Centre base in North Bay (Ontario) starting in 2029, providing a major contribution to the first capability enhancement project of the ITTC fleet, currently active in providing training to several international customers and to meet advanced tactical training service demand from in excess of ten different air forces globally."

With more than 25 years of experience delivering advanced and specialist flight test and military tactical training in Canada to over 29 air arms to date, ITPS has been active in providing innovative solutions to satisfy the evolving operational requirements of modern air forces.

In October 2025, ITPS CEO Dave Lohse conducted an airborne evaluation of the Leonardo M-346 advanced jet trainer in the airspace north of Ottawa International Airport.

Following the evaluation flight, Lohse said: "The M-346 is an exceptionally capable advanced jet trainer that aligns closely with the operational requirements of modern fighter pilot training. The aircraft's performance, digital flight control system, and advanced training architecture make it an ideal platform to support the next phase of growth for the International Tactical Training Centre.

"As allied air forces look to expand training capacity and interoperability, the M-346 will help enable ITTC to welcome pilots from Canada and partner nations to train together in a modern and operationally focused environment."

Stefano Bortoli, Leonardo Aeronautics Division's Managing Director, said: "The M-346 has made remarkable progress in recent years, from both a system evolution and continued market success perspective, becoming the backbone of one-of-a-kind integrated training capabilities hosting a rapidly growing number of Air Forces on a global scale. The decision of ITPS to select and procure the M-346 to deliver world class lead-in fighter training for the next generation of pilots and allow them to face rapidly changing and increasingly challenging operational scenarios, provides further evidence of the undisputable high performance of the system. We're committed to working with ITPS to make sure they can maximize the benefits of this latest technology and capability in order to maintain and even expand the quality level of the service their customers deserve."

The M-346 is the core element of a cutting-edge and continuously evolving advanced flight-training system that has already demonstrated its effectiveness: a success story that has logged over 160,000 hours in flight with more than 160 aircraft sold to date, enabling several air forces in Europe and worldwide to train pilots for flying high-performance fighters such as, among others, the Eurofighter Typhoon, F-35 and next-generation 'combat air systems'.

Twenty countries - including Canada - already train their pilots on the M-346 or have selected the aircraft, in the multirole light fighter version. Thanks to its high-performance, capabilities and manoeuvrability, the M-346 has also been selected by the Italian Air Force as the future aircraft for the "Frecce Tricolori", Italy's national aerobatic team.

About Leonardo:

Leonardo is an international industrial group that develops multi-domain technological capabilities for global security. A key player in the major strategic programmes in Aerospace, Defence and Security, it employs over 62,000 people worldwide and operates in the Electronics, Helicopters, Aircraft, Cyber & Security and Space sectors. The company has a significant industrial presence in Italy, the United Kingdom, Poland and the United States, and is active in 150 countries also through subsidiaries, joint ventures and investees. Leonardo is a technological and industrial partner to Governments, Defence Administrations, Institutions and businesses. Listed on the Milan Stock Exchange (LDO), in 2025 Leonardo recorded new orders of €23.8 billion, an order backlog of €46.6 billion and consolidated revenues of €19.5 billion. Included in the MIB ESG Index, the company has also been part of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) since 2010.

About ITPS Canada:

ITPS Canada is a Canadian corporation providing advanced military tactical training and flight test training as well as Engineering, Maintenance Repair and Overhaul services. Consisting of three divisions, including the International Test Pilots School, the biggest independent provider of Experimental Flight Test training in the world, the International Tactical Training Center, providing advanced and lead-in fighter training and ITPS Engineering, providing aircraft sustainment maintenance, repair and overhaul capabilities to the ITPS fleet and customers worldwide. Employing over 200 staff at facilities in London, Ontario and North Bay.

Noah Note: The original KAI deal fell through a while ago, for those curious. It was never that far along either. This is a major step up for ITPS, who bwfore now have been primarily operating the L39.

The same reasons that ITPS would want to operate the M346 are the same that we would have. It is a NATO-standard platform, eith extensive use both by allies and in NATO multinational training. It is a platform that better integrated ITPS, and potentially Canada, into these ongoing efforts. It also leverages Canada’s growing position as a member of NATOs pilot training infrastructure, something we expanded upon last year when we agreed to join the NATO Flight Training Europe initiative (NFTE)

FFLIT expects an announcement very, very soon. Maybe tomorrow. So we will see if this aligns. Having a common platform integrated across the public and private training space, and deeper into NATO, would be an insanely massive benefit. Economic im not sure, but definitely from an ecosystem perspective.

Irving Shipbuilding and Fleetway invite members of the naval, defence, and industrial community attending CANSEC to connect with our teams to explore the future of Canadian naval capability, from the momentum built under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) to the opportunities that lie ahead for the Royal Canadian Navy.

Over the past 15 years, the NSS has fundamentally transformed Canada’s shipbuilding sector. At the Halifax Shipyard, sustained investment has resulted in the emergence of a modern, digitally enabled production yard capable of delivering complex warships at scale. New waterfront infrastructure, advanced production lines, and a highly skilled workforce now reinforce the most capable shipyard in North America. Just as importantly, the NSS has helped rebuild a domestic marine industrial base of engineering, sustainment, and supply chain partners that together form a sovereign national capability.

These investments have translated into results. Irving Shipbuilding has successfully delivered the first class of major naval ship constructed domestically in decades: the Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ships (AOPS). These ships are now in service for the Royal Canadian Navy, conducting real-world operations at sea, validating not only the ships themselves but also the industrial model used to design, build, test, and deliver them. This milestone reflects regained national confidence in Canada’s ability to execute complex naval programs.

CANSEC comes at a pivotal moment. With the AOPS program nearly completed, attention is now turning to the future fleet. The River-class Destroyer program will introduce the most advanced surface combatants Canada has ever operated, demanding new approaches to integration, sustainment, and long-term capability management. At the same time, Canada is shaping the next generation of undersea capability through the Canadian Patrol Submarine Program, while also exploring corvette and continental defence concepts essential to meeting evolving security demands.

As naval programs become more complex, digitally driven, software-intensive, and upgrade-centric, the importance of early sustainment planning, integrated governance, and strong industry-government partnerships only increases. Irving Shipbuilding and Fleetway believe Canada is well positioned to build on NSS investments to support not only ship construction, but the full lifecycle of naval capability: from design, build and integration through in-service support and capability sustainment.

At CANSEC, Irving Shipbuilding and Fleetway teams will be available to engage with readers of True North Strategic Review on lessons learned from NSS delivery, perspectives on sustaining advanced naval platforms, and how Canada’s shipbuilding enterprise can continue to evolve to meet future challenges. We welcome the opportunity to exchange views, compare approaches, and explore how today’s decisions will shape the readiness and effectiveness of Canada’s fleet for decades to come.

We look forward to meeting you at CANSEC.

OTTAWA, Ontario – May 26, 2026 – Boeing’s presence at CANSEC 2026, Canada’s leading defence, security and emerging technology event, will focus on partnerships and investments made by the company in Canada. Since 2024, Boeing has announced over $400 million CAD in Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) investments in the country, delivering project funding and supplier opportunities that benefit Canadian companies across the provinces. These investments stem from Canada's selection of the CP8A Poseidon aircraft for its long-range Multi-Mission Aircraft needs.

“Boeing’s investments under the CP8A ITB program are about more than dollars – they are about people, skills and communities,” said Al Meinzinger, President of Boeing Canada. “From St. John’s to Vancouver, our partnerships with Canadian industry are strengthening the domestic aerospace base and this is reflected in our participation at this year’s CANSEC show.”

Key investments made across eight provinces include:

• $36 million CAD supporting aerospace manufacturing R&D at Boeing’s Winnipeg siteopens in a new tab, including partnership with the National Research Council of Canada.

• $247 million CAD in Québec aerospace innovationopens in a new tab, which includes collaborations with Wisk Aero, Héroux-Devtek, and the Aerospace Development Centre in Québec’s Espace Aéro Innovation Zone, with additional funding committed to Aéro Montréal’s MACH Servicesopens in a new tab program. These investments are driving technological advancements and fostering innovation in the aerospace sector.

• $61 million CAD in British Columbia aerospace enterprisesopens in a new tab, supporting Boeing Vancouver and COTA Aviation, which is enhancing local capabilities and contributing to the province's aerospace ecosystem.

• $7 million CAD in Vac Aero International Inc., a Canadian aerospace and defence supplier with sites in Ontario and Québecopens in a new tab, to purchase new heat treatment capabilities.

• $17.48 million CAD in the production of sustainable aviation fuelopens in a new tab, to companies in Québec and British Columbia.

• $17 million CAD in Indigenous education through a partnership with the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies,opens in a new tab expanding the Saskatchewan Aviation Learning Centre to double the output of Aircraft Maintenance Engineers in the province.

• $10.3 million CAD in Solace Poweropens in a new tab, a Newfoundland-based tech company developing advanced wireless power, sensing, and data solutions for aerospace, telecom, automotive, and other high-growth sectors.

• $2.7 million CAD in Alberta-based ConvergXopens in a new tab to accelerate aerospace innovation.

• $3.9 million CAD in KF Aerospaceopens in a new tab to certify the world’s first Boeing 737-800 Combi conversion, helping to enhance essential air service for northern communities.

• $1.4 million CAD in Nova Scotia’s Bluedrop Training and Simulationopens in a new tab to advance capabilities for Boeing’s CV-22 trainer program.

Collectively, Boeing’s CP8A ITB program is supporting Canada’s aerospace ecosystem by deepening supplier partnerships, expanding R&D and skills development, and creating long‑term opportunities across the country. Independent analysis estimates the CP8A ITB program is supporting approximately 3,000 jobs and adding about $358 million CAD to Canada’s economy annually for the 10‑year ITB period, benefiting more than 260 Canadian companies.

With more than a century of history in Canada, 2,000+ Canadian employees and ~500 suppliers, Boeing is committed to investing in the technologies, training and manufacturing that will sustain Canadian aerospace for decades to come.

ABOUT BOEING

A leading global aerospace company and top U.S. exporter, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defence products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. Our U.S. and global workforce and supplier base drive innovation, economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing is committed to fostering a culture based on our core values of safety, quality and integrity.

The Global 6500 aircraft, operated by leading defense company Metrea, will bring outstanding capabilities to the Australian Border Force

Bombardier Defense grows its presence in Australia, where a vast territory and extensive coastlines require exceptional range, endurance and reliability

The Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft is the logical choice for the most demanding specialized missions around the world.

Bombardier Defense is proud to announce that it will provide three Global 6500 aircraft to fly maritime surveillance missions for the Australian Border Force.

Metrea - the originator and leading provider of effects-as-a-service to national security partners - will operate the aircraft for the Australian Border Force.

“The Global 6500 aircraft brings a new level of capability for maritime surveillance, with exceptional range, speed, endurance and reliability,” said Michael Anckner, Vice President, Worldwide Sales, Bombardier Defense. “Our teams are proud that this game-changing aircraft is the trusted choice to support the Australian Border Force’s aerial surveillance program.”

This program will introduce the Global platform in Australia in a special mission configuration, following many prior successful programs on this platform throughout the world. Bombardier Learjet and Challenger aircraft already perform search-and-rescue and medical evacuation missions in the country.

Bombardier is well-established in Australia, with a fleet of more than 75 business jets in the country across the Learjet, Challenger and Global families. The company has considerably increased its Australian footprint over the last few years, notably with the opening of its Melbourne Service Center in 2022 at Essendon Fields Airport in Melbourne, providing exceptional service to the existing fleet in the region. Bombardier also announced a new Line Maintenance Station in Perth in March 2025.

In May of 2024, Bombardier Defense opened its first international office in Adelaide, Australia, to provide an enhanced level of service to its special mission customers in this important market.

The Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft offers configurations available to satisfy the most demanding specialized missions around the world. Governments, militaries and operators choose this aircraft for its ideal combination of performance, reliability and flexibility, and the many existing outer-mould line configurations available.

About Bombardier Defense

Bombardier Defense offers something unique, combining Bombardier’s portfolio of top-performing Challenger and Global aircraft with unparalleled engineering and maintenance expertise to create custom solutions. Known for its collaborative and flexible approach, Bombardier Defense builds long-term partnerships with governments and militaries, as well as joining forces with the world’s most advanced mission system providers. Driven by a rich history of innovation, we are shaping the defense solutions of the future.

Bombardier Defense leverages Bombardier’s highly responsive, worldwide support network, offering expert maintenance services and tailored support options to our government and military customers. Hundreds of Bombardier aircraft perform critical airborne missions around the world, including Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C), border and maritime patrol, multi-role, head of state transport, medevac, urgent humanitarian assistance and more.

Noah Note: A fun fact, but this was also competing with another Canadian Aircraft in the Dehavilland/PAL P4. Anither win for Bombardier, who has over the last few months managed to secure several big wins inder their belt, including both the Korean EW Aircraft and AEWC Aircraft programs, Potentially NATO AEW, and an expansion on the German Pegasus program.

I am curious to see what exactly this Australian configuration looks like at the end of the day. I can't say I remember hearing anything about it myself, least not anything technical. Perhaps it's just me. Either way, it's another win for them.

Curious where the P4 goes from here. There was a but of hope on this competition. It's received somw government funding, and is still relatibely fresh to market. The Dash is still a similarly popular aircraft for this role, and the CCG is apparently discussing a replacement to their own, so maybe there is opportunity there.

May 26, 2026 // Ottawa, ON — SkyAlyne, a joint venture between CAE and KF Aerospace, has acquired the ASR-NG air traffic control (ATC) radar from HENSOLDT to support safe and efficient operations at 15 Wing Moose Jaw under the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program.

The new ATC radar selected for 15 Wing Moose Jaw is the ASR-NG (Area Surveillance Radar – Next Generation) from the system sensor house HENSOLDT in Germany. This radar is the latest version of the ATC radars used at six RCAF locations and will enhance air safety of FAcT operations. The FAcT program will deliver ab-initio training to RCAF Pilots, Air Combat Systems Officers, and Airborne Electronic Sensor Operators, including the use of simulators and aircraft. The FAcT program includes provisions for a wide range of activities to support RCAF aircrew training, including replacement of the legacy radar system at 15 Wing Moose Jaw.

The primary radar of the ASR-NG features a special signal processing technology for wide-area air surveillance and for suppressing false signals, including those from wind turbines. Where, for example, previous generation radars have been dazzled and confused by the radar returns from wind farms, the processing within the ASR-NG provides safe air tracking despite the obstacles. Additionally, ASR-NG delivers excellent detection performance covering different aircraft sizes and travelling at different speeds in close proximity to one another. Together, these improvements reduce the risk of incidents and increase flight safety for all aircraft under control.

“This investment reflects SkyAlyne’s commitment to delivering a modern, integrated training system that prioritizes safety and innovation,” said Kevin Lemke, General Manager of SkyAlyne. “By leveraging proven, advanced technologies, we are ensuring that Canada’s next generation of aircrew train in a secure and future-ready environment, including interoperability with other RCAF platforms.”

The 3D-capable radar enables the safe guidance of all aircraft within a radius of more than 200 kilometres and up to altitudes of 50,000 feet. The MSSR 2000 I secondary radar integrated in the ASR-NG ensures automatic identification of aircraft via their transponder equipment. It meets the ‘Mode S’ air traffic control standard, which further improves aircraft identification queries.

“Our ASR-NG offers the highest possible level of safety for FAcT aircrews by combining primary and secondary radar,” says Peter Schlote, Head of Radar & EW Division at HENSOLDT. “We are delighted that our radar system supports Canada’s operational needs.”

The radar will be delivered by a joint Canadian and German team, under the leadership of SkyAlyne, drawing on the strengths of both international expertise and domestic capability to ensure seamless integration into the FAcT program.

The new ASR-NG system is expected to be installed and operational by the end of 2027.

ABOUT

SkyAlyne: The Future of Aircrew Training

SkyAlyne is a team of defence, training, simulation, and aviation industry experts assembled from across Canada, working to prepare the next generation of Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Pilots and Aircrew as the Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program provider. SkyAlyne was formed in 2018 as a partnership between CAE and KF Aerospace, two Canadian aviation, training, and defence leaders. The partnership was built to jointly answer the call for the Government of Canada’s FAcT program. In spring 2024, SkyAlyne was officially contracted to partner with the RCAF and deliver the FAcT program.

The future of maritime domain awareness will not be built around a small number of large platforms operating alone.

It will be distributed, intelligent, persistent, and increasingly uncrewed.

As operational demands continue to expand across coastal, littoral, Arctic, and critical infrastructure environments, defence and public-sector organizations are facing a growing
challenge: maintaining persistent maritime awareness without continuously increasing operational cost, crew requirements, and platform risk.

For Canada, that challenge carries an additional layer of importance: sovereignty. As geopolitical competition, Arctic activity, and infrastructure security concerns continue to increase, Canada’s ability to deploy and sustain sovereign maritime awareness capability is becoming increasingly critical.

ENVGO is bringing a Canadian-developed approach to that problem at CANSEC 2026.

The company’s micro-USV systems are designed to extend maritime awareness forward of traditional crewed assets, providing rapid-response ISR, patrol, and persistent surface-level sensing capability in a compact, low-signature platform developed domestically in Canada.

Rather than replacing larger vessels, ENVGO’s approach focuses on expanding operational reach and increasing coverage through distributed autonomous systems.

The ENVGO’s XV2 platform demonstrates that capability directly.

Engineered for rapid deployment, persistent observation, and operation in demanding maritime environments, the platform combines high-speed transit with low-signature operation and advanced seakeeping capability through ENVGO’s hydrofoil and active flight control technology.

The result is a micro-USV capable of reaching the Target Area of Interest (TAI) quickly, remaining on station for extended ISR and sensing operations, and operating without exposing personnel unnecessarily in uncertain environments.

For naval operations, that means extending ISR reach ahead of crewed vessels and compressing the time between detection and actionable intelligence.

For coast guard and maritime security organizations, it means maintaining persistent awareness in high-trafic or sensitive areas without deploying larger crewed assets for every task.

For ports and critical infrastructure operators, distributed autonomous patrol capability ofers a scalable way to improve monitoring coverage and detect unauthorized activity earlier.

As Canada and its allies continue investing in sovereignty, Arctic readiness, infrastructure protection, and maritime security, the ability to deploy persistent and distributed sensing capability across the maritime surface domain is becoming increasingly important.

Air, land, and subsurface domains have already evolved toward integrated autonomous systems.

The maritime surface environment is now rapidly following.

For Canadian defence procurement and industrial participation eforts, sovereign autonomous systems developed by domestic SMEs also represent an important opportunity to strengthen Canada’s defence innovation ecosystem. ENVGO is eligible under Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) programs, supporting the development of Canadian capability, domestic innovation, and sovereign technology growth within the national defence sector.

ENVGO will be attending CANSEC 2026 to discuss how sovereign Canadian micro-USV capability can support next-generation maritime domain awareness, ISR, littoral security, and infrastructure protection operations.

To schedule a meeting with the ENVGO team during CANSEC 2026, contact defence@envgo.com.

About ENVGO

ENVGO is a Canadian marine technology company developing high-performance autonomous and crewed maritime systems for defence, security, and commercial operations.

The company specializes in AI-enabled autonomous, advanced electric and hybrid hydrofoil vessels designed to operate with greater speed, eficiency, range, and survivability in demanding maritime environments. ENVGO’s technologies support applications across maritime domain awareness, ISR, infrastructure security, autonomous logistics, and next-generation coastal operations.

ENVGO’s core leadership and engineering team previously founded and helped build Aeryon Labs, creator of the SkyRanger UAS platform, acquired by FLIR Systems in 2019 for $200 million USD. That experience shaped ENVGO’s approach to operational autonomy, deployable systems, and building Canadian technology capable of performing reliably in some of the world’s harshest operating conditions.

Canadian defence communications has a software problem. The hardware is mostly fine. The constellations are coming online, the radios are getting smaller and tougher, the drones are getting cheaper by the month. What we do not have, from a Canadian company, is the layer that makes all that hardware work together when the spectrum is contested, the geometry is bad, or the adversary is jamming. That layer is the difference between equipment on a shelf and capability in the field.

Quick word on the company. Photon-IV Inc. is a Waterloo-based deep-tech company. Canadian-owned, Canadian-controlled. No VC money, no foreign control. Just a small shop building one thing across a handful of products, and building it for defence.

Here is the lineup.

Stellarlink keeps the terminal connected. Picture a soldier in Resolute with a satellite radio. Picture a forward operating base in contested terrain. Picture a vehicle moving through a zone where the spectrum is degraded and the operator does not have time to think about which bird is overhead. The terminal needs to know which satellite is coming over the horizon, which one is fading out, and when to switch. Stellarlink runs that decision close to the radio itself, without a call home to a cloud and without a dependency on a foreign operator's roadmap. The link stays up because the software saw the handover coming before the user did. Simple as that.

SwarmNet keeps the drones connected to each other and to the pilot. This is the one I think people will care most about at CANSEC, given everything coming out of Ukraine. Every drone in a swarm is a node, and every node can fail. SwarmNet meshes them together so they relay through each other when the direct link to the pilot drops, then routes that mesh up through a satellite backhaul when the local RF is jammed or out of range. Every command coming down and every status coming up is cryptographically signed, so a spoofed command from an adversary gets rejected at the drone, not at the operator. The pilot keeps control of the swarm even when the swarm is past the horizon, in the trees, or under electronic attack. That last bit matters more than people realise.

Predict tracks the assets. A fleet of trucks moving through a Latvian forest. A convoy crossing the Arctic. A set of sensors deployed along a coastline. All of them with small satellite radios that have to sip battery and still report in. Predict knows when each asset's next satellite pass is, schedules the transmission for the window where the link will actually close, and tells the asset to stay silent the rest of the time. Battery life stretches from days to months. Command sees every vehicle, sensor, and unit, and knows when the next update will land. The thing actually works in the field, which is the part most fleet tracking pitches gloss over.

Spectra is the umbrella. It is the intelligence framework that ties everything together into one orchestration brain, so a single operations centre can run the terminals, the swarms, and the asset fleet with the same logic underneath. Predict the link, decide the handover, sign the command, log the decision. Same loop, multiple use cases. That coherence is the whole point.

If you want a meeting at CANSEC, the team is taking bookings

The orchestration layer sits above the ground segment and below the mission. That is the fight worth showing up for. Go say hi to the Photon-IV crew in Ottawa.

The announcements were made at Hanwha’s BC Innovation Day in the wake of the arrival of the Korean Navy’s KSS-III submarine at CFB Esquimalt

The arrival of the Korean Navy KSS-III in Canada demonstrates that the submarine is tested, proven, in-service, in-production, and is the lowest risk and fastest delivery option that meets and exceeds all requirements for CPSP

Hanwha now has agreements in place with more than 70 Canadian organizations which is projected to result in more than $70 Billion in trade and investment, more than 25,000 jobs annually and more than $100 billion in GDP if selected for CPSP

VICTORIA, British Columbia, May 25, 2026 - Hanwha today announced a series of new partnerships, memorandums of understanding (MOUs), and collaborative research initiatives with Canadian companies, universities, and research institutions across a range of sectors including critical minerals, energy, advanced manufacturing, Arctic technologies, artificial intelligence, and digital infrastructure.

The agreements were announced during Hanwha’s BC Innovation Day held in Victoria, British Columbia, which brought together more than 250 participants representing over 100 companies, organizations and institutions from Canada and Korea.

The event took place two days after the arrival of the Korean Navy’s KSS-III submarine at CFB Esquimalt. The KSS-III submarine is tested, proven, in-service, in-active production, and is the lowest risk and fastest delivery option that fully meets and exceeds all requirements for CPSP.

The event featured participation from His Excellency Ki-Mo Lim, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Canada; Ravi Kahlon, British Columbia’s Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth; Paul Choi, Parliamentary Secretary for Asia-Pacific Trade for British Columbia; Jennifer Blatherwick, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity for British Columbia; and Alex Rueben, CEO of the Association of British Columbia Defence and Marine Industries (ABCDMI), alongside hundreds of representatives from Canada’s defence, industrial, academic, energy, and technology sectors.

“Canada possesses exceptional strengths across shipbuilding, Arctic research, advanced manufacturing, energy, artificial intelligence, and critical minerals,” said Hee Cheul (Charles) Kim, President & CEO of Hanwha Ocean. “Through these partnerships, we are proud to deepen our collaboration with Canadian industry, academia, and research organizations while supporting innovation, workforce development, industrial growth, and stronger Canada–Korea cooperation.”

The agreements announced at BC Innovation Day span strategic investment cooperation, Arctic and maritime research, advanced manufacturing technologies, autonomous systems, workforce development, and next-generation energy and digital infrastructure initiatives.

Industry and Strategic Investment Collaboration

1. Defense Metals

Hanwha Ocean and Hanwha Corporation Global Division signed an MOU with Defense Metals to explore long-term rare earth supply cooperation, strategic investment opportunities, and downstream collaboration related to critical minerals and supply chain development in Canada.

2. Azure Sustainable Fuels

Hanwha Ocean signed an MOU with Azure Sustainable Fuels to explore potential investment opportunities supporting the growth, commercialization, and global expansion of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) technologies in Canada.

3. Skeena Data Centres

Hanwha Energy USA Holdings and Skeena Data Centers signed an MOU to explore cooperation on digital infrastructure and energy development projects in British Columbia, including potential investment in data center facilities and related energy infrastructure.

Research, Innovation, and Academic Cooperation

Hanwha Ocean also signed a series of MOUs with leading Canadian universities and technology organizations to establish frameworks for collaboration in Arctic technologies, autonomous systems, advanced manufacturing, intelligent automation, maritime engineering, and workforce development.

Participating institutions included:

1. Novarc Technologies

Welding automation and AI-enabled manufacturing technologies for advanced shipbuilding applications.

2. Simon Fraser University (SFU)

Arctic-capable vessel technologies, autonomous systems, sustainable energy technologies, and intelligent automation.

3. University of British Columbia (UBC)

Advanced materials, Arctic maritime engineering, and intelligent vessel technologies.

4. Ocean Networks Canada / University of Victoria (UVic)

Arctic environmental information research and applications related to autonomous navigation technologies.

5. Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN)

Arctic navigation systems, intelligent automation, and next-generation icebreaker technologies.

6. University of Waterloo

Undersea and Arctic surveillance, advanced materials, autonomous systems, and intelligent ship technologies.

In addition, Hanwha Ocean, Memorial University, and Canada’s National Research Council (NRC) announced a collaborative research agreement focused on the development of underwater sensing technologies related to ship-ice interaction monitoring and Arctic maritime operations.

The event also featured business-to-business meetings between Canadian organizations and Hanwha affiliates, spanning shipbuilding, aerospace, energy, systems, finance, and advanced manufacturing sectors.

Hanwha is committed to building a long-term partnership with Canada and Canadian industry across a range of strategic sectors, including shipbuilding, defence, Arctic technologies, energy, critical minerals, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and digital infrastructure. Through these collaborations, Hanwha aims to support Canadian innovation, workforce development, economic growth, and sovereign industrial capability, while strengthening Canada–Korea cooperation in support of the objectives of Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy and broader industrial priorities.

To date, Hanwha has established teaming agreements, memorandums of understanding, research partnerships, and other forms of collaboration with more than 70 Canadian companies, institutions, universities, and research organizations across the country. These include partnerships with organizations such as Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association (APMA), Algoma Steel, AtkinsRéalis, Cohere, CAE, MDA Space, Ontario Shipyards, PCL Construction, Telesat, Dalhousie University, Mohawk College, the University of British Columbia, Memorial University of Newfoundland, and the University of Waterloo. A list of Canadian partners and collaborations is available at www.kss-iii.ca/canadian-partners/.

About the KSS-III Canadian Patrol Submarine (www.KSS-III.ca)

Hanwha Ocean’s KSS-III is a proven, in-service, in-active production submarine that fully meets and exceeds all requirements for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP). These include superior underwater surveillance capability and deployability in the Arctic with extended range and endurance that will provide stealth, persistence and lethality to ensure that Canada can detect, track, deter and, if necessary, defeat adversaries in all 3 of its oceans.

The KSS-III is the world’s first diesel-electric submarine class to integrate both Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) technology and lithium-ion battery systems, enabling exceptional submerged endurance and operational flexibility. The platform also incorporates advanced acoustic quieting technologies designed to minimize underwater radiated noise, alongside a highly capable combat system architecture able to deploy a broad range of weapons systems, including torpedoes and cruise missiles.

About Hanwha Ocean (www.HanwhaOcean.com)

Hanwha Ocean is a leading global shipbuilder with more than four decades of experience in complex naval and commercial shipbuilding programs. Supported by its large-scale, integrated shipyard in Geoje, South Korea that spans 5-square kilometers and has more than 31,000 employees, the company combines proven industrial capacity with operational experience to deliver modern, in-service naval platforms backed by a resilient through-life support model.

Since its establishment in 1973, Hanwha Ocean has delivered more than 1,400 vessels worldwide and has built deep expertise in the design, construction and sustainment of submarines and surface combatants for the Republic of Korea Navy. The company builds approximately 45 commercial and naval ships each year.

Hanwha is committed to establishing a robust and long-term partnership with the Government of Canada and Canadian industry in several strategic areas that will create jobs and economic growth, accelerate Canada’s defence capabilities, and enhance cooperation, partnership and supply chains between Canada and South Korea – a relationship that is becoming increasingly important, and one that supports the objectives of Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy. Hanwha has teaming agreements, MOUs and contracts in place with more 70 Canadian companies and institutions, including those listed here:

www.kss-iii.ca/canadian-partners/.

Toronto, Ontario May 21, 2026 (Issuewire.com) - Advanced Tactical Vehicles Inc. (ATVI) announces formation and launch of Defense Engineering & Tactical Mobility Initiative

Advanced Tactical Vehicles Inc. (ATVI), a newly established Canadian defense engineering company focused on tactical mobility and armored vehicle solutions, today announced its official launch and the commencement of development activities related to advanced vehicle modernization and survivability platforms intended for defense and security applications.

Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, ATVI was formed to develop innovative solutions designed to support evolving operational requirements within the global defense and tactical vehicle sectors. The company’s focus includes vehicle survivability enhancement, mobility modernization, armored platform engineering, and mission-oriented tactical systems.

ATVI is currently engaged in ongoing engineering and development activities related to a next-phase tactical mobility platform currently progressing through early-stage development and prototype planning.

The company is led by industry professionals with more than 25 years of experience in armored vehicle manufacturing, tactical mobility systems, vehicle integration, and international business development. The management team’s background includes the development and launch of globally recognized armored vehicle programs previously featured in international media and showcased at major automotive and specialty vehicle exhibitions worldwide.

“Our objective is to build a company focused on practical, modern, and operationally relevant mobility and protection solutions for today’s rapidly evolving defense environment,” said William Maizlin, President of Advanced Tactical Vehicles Inc. “We believe there is a growing demand globally for adaptable and efficient tactical vehicle platforms capable of supporting a wide range of mission profiles and operational requirements.”

ATVI’s development efforts are supported by strategic industry relationships in both Canada and the United States, providing access to engineering expertise, manufacturing capabilities, and specialized vehicle integration experience.

As part of its initial growth strategy, the company is actively expanding its industry relationships, supplier network, and strategic partnerships while continuing advancement of its tactical mobility platform initiatives.

Additional information regarding ATVI’s ongoing activities and future announcements will be released in due course as development progresses.

About Advanced Tactical Vehicles Inc. (ATVI)

Advanced Tactical Vehicles Inc. (ATVI) is a Canadian defense engineering and tactical mobility company focused on the development of advanced armored vehicle solutions, survivability systems, and vehicle modernization technologies for defense and security applications.

For media inquiries or additional information:

Advanced Tactical Vehicles Inc. (ATVI)

Email: info@atvi-defense.com

Website: www.atvi-defense.com

In 2024, CCC signed government-to-government contracts with six European countries for the first twenty Canadair 515.

OTTAWA — On May 25, CCC announced that De Havilland Canada (DHC) is on track to deliver waterbombers to European partners. In 2024, CCC signed government-to-government contracts with six European countries for the first twenty Canadair 515.

The G2G contract is reportedly the largest purchase order in DHC’s history, generating thousands of direct and indirect jobs across Canada.

Per a May 25 press release, DHC’s Canadair 515 program is designed and manufactured in Canada, building on the Canadair aerial firefighter lineage while incorporating modern avionics, enhanced safety features and updated production standards. The aircraft is built to respond to the demands faced by firefighting agencies as climate‑driven wildfire risks continue to escalate.

CCC’s G2G contracting approach reportedly helped secure six individual government contracts, providing the certainty and scale necessary for DHC to establish the new Canadair 515 production line in Canada. Through this collaboration, CCC is helping align international requirements with Canadian industrial capacity and strengthening global wildfire response.

New sovereign interoperability platform will accelerate decision-making, build intellectual property and strengthen Canada’s defence industrial base

OTTAWA, Ontario, May 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calian Group Ltd. (TSX: CGY), a mission-critical solutions company focused on defence, space, healthcare and other strategic critical infrastructure sectors, today announced the launch of ATHORA™, a sovereign system-of-systems interoperability and orchestration platform developed to accelerate military operational readiness and capability integration across evolving C5ISRT environments. Calian will advance ATHORA in collaboration with the Canadian defence industry, including its foundational partner Evertz Microsystems Limited, a globally recognized Canadian technology leader in complex, real-time data fusion solutions.

Today’s military architecture is characterized by fragmented systems and disconnected data flows and slowing capability integration, operational decision-making, and battlefield readiness. ATHORA will lower barriers to integration with an open system-of-systems (SoS) architecture, designed to connect platforms, communications systems, sensors and mission systems within a common operational environment. Once implemented, the platform will provide secure interoperability, operational coordination and decision advantage across land, sea, air, space, cyber and electromagnetic domains.

“Evertz is proud to support ATHORA and collaborate alongside Canadian industry partners to help advance sovereign interoperability, operational readiness and next-generation defence modernization for Canada and its allies,” said Romolo Magarelli, President & CEO, Evertz Microsystems Ltd. “With decades of global experience as a real-time operational infrastructure and government solutions partner, the Evertz team will play a central role in Calian’s mission to deliver an interoperable Made-in-Canada solution, while developing Canadian-owned IP.”

Modern military operations depend on the ability to connect communications systems, platforms, sensor data and decision-makers across increasingly complex operational environments. As defence modernization accelerates globally, Canada needs to keep pace with innovation. ATHORA will deliver open, agile and sovereign approaches to interoperability — enabling government, industry, defence primes, OEMs, small to mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) and emerging technology innovators to integrate capability faster and operate together more effectively.

“Canada’s defence modernization challenge cannot be solved by any one company or capability alone,” said Chris Pogue, President, Defence and Space, Calian. “As operational environments become more connected and complex, the Canadian Armed Forces needs to exercise the Right to Integrate (R2I) and evolve capability faster than traditional architectures allow today. ATHORA is being developed to help accelerate that modernization by bringing together government, industry and innovators within a common sovereign interoperability environment—strengthening operational readiness while helping position Canada as a more agile, capable and collaborative defence partner on the global stage.”

Built to support continuous modernization, ATHORA enables militaries to integrate, adapt, replace and evolve military capabilities independently while maintaining interoperability across the broader operational environment. Rather than replacing existing systems, ATHORA is designed to help defence organizations integrate and operationalize capability faster while preserving sovereign control of systems, data and operational decision making.

Supporting Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy

ATHORA aligns with the Government of Canada’s growing focus on sovereign capability, Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy and broader digital modernization efforts across the CAF initiatives.

ATHORA will:

• Accelerate interoperability across complex defence and C5ISRT environments

• Enable integration across operational and training and simulation environments

• Connect systems and data sources to improve operational awareness and decision-making

• Support interoperability between the CAF, allies and other government departments

• Reduce time from experimentation to operational deployment

• Strengthen sovereign Canadian capability Canadian-owned intellectual property and domestic operational capacity

Canada’s defence industrial base is more than 90% SMEs and innovators, yet many organizations continue to face challenges moving capability from development into operational deployment. To help address this gap, Calian recently launched Calian VENTURES, an initiative designed to help Canadian SMEs and dual-use technology companies integrate, validate and operationalize sovereign capability faster within scalable operational environments while retaining ownership of their intellectual property.

About Calian

www.calian.com

For over 40 years, Calian has delivered mission-critical solutions when failure is not an option. Trusted worldwide, we empower organizations in critical industries to overcome obstacles, manage risks and drive progress. By combining the expertise of our people, proven industry insight, cutting-edge technology, bold innovation, and global reach, we deliver tailored solutions that solve complex challenges. Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, with over 6,000 people around the world, Calian’s solutions protect lives, strengthen security, foster global connectivity and drive economic progress, making a lasting impact where and when it matters most.

Product or service names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

About Evertz

www.evertz.com

Evertz Microsystems Ltd. (TSX: ET) is a Canadian-owned technology leader delivering mission-critical operational infrastructure, secure networking and real-time communications solutions for government, defence, broadcast and critical infrastructure environments worldwide. Headquartered in Burlington, Ontario, Evertz designs, engineers and manufactures advanced operational networking, visualization, data transport and communications technologies supporting highly secure and always-on mission-critical environments. With more than 2,000 employees globally, approximately 95% Canadian content by value, and over $500 million invested in Canadian R&D over the past five years, Evertz represents a strategically important Canadian engineering and advanced manufacturing capability supporting sovereign operational readiness, operational coordination, ISR transport and command environments for Canada and allied partners in more than 70 countries worldwide.

Proved outstanding operational capability of ROK submarines by successfully completing the longest-ever 14,000 km transit

Embarked 2x RCN submariners, crossing the Pacific and strengthening interoperability and partnerships

The 3,000-ton-class SS-III ROKS Dosan Ahn Changho and the 3,100-ton-class FFG-II ROKS Daejeon – which will participate in a ROKN-RCN combined exercise – made a port visit to CFB Esquimalt located in Victoria, B.C. on May 24 (KST).

ROKS Dosan Ahn Changho and ROKS Daejeon manned the rails for Commander, Maritime Forces Pacific (MARPAC) Rear-Admiral David Patchell and Ambassador of the Republic of Korea (ROK) to Canada Lim Ki-mo who were ashore prior to their arrival. Manning the rails is an international naval courtesy where the crew are lined up along the rails, rendering respect to another naval ship or to the senior ashore.

ROKS Dosan Ahn Changho set a record in ROK Navy submarine history by making the first-ever crossing of the Pacific. She safely navigated approximately 14,000 km to Victoria, via Guam and Hawaii, after departing from the Jinhae Naval Port on March 25, setting a new record for the longest transit.

Notably, this trans-Pacific sail by ROKS Dosan Ahn Changho, following the successful long-range transit from the ROK to Guam by the same-class submarine – ROKS Ahnmu – last year, is a milestone which proves that ROK submarines are capable of conducting prolonged missions without being affected even in the harsh ocean environment. This transit has demonstrated the “operational capability” which is based on having the best living conditions among the same class of submarines and the high equipment reliability.

The two submariners – Lieutenant-Commander Brittany Bourgeois and Petty Officer 2nd Class Jake Dixon – from RCN Submarine Force, embarked ROKS Dosan Ahn Changho from the point where she was getting underway from Hawaii and participated in the transit and training while communicating with MARPAC via combined C4I systems. This shows the deep trust and interoperability between the two navies, serving as an opportunity to directly demonstrate to Canada the outstanding operational capability and the living conditions of ROK submarines.

“Petty Officer 2nd Class Jake Dixon and I were incredibly excited and honoured to sail aboard ROKS Dosan Ahn Chang-ho as part of this exchange. This was a rare opportunity to learn firsthand from a highly capable partner navy, operate in a different submarine environment, and exchange tactics and perspectives that will directly strengthen our effectiveness,” said Lieutenant-Commander Brittany Bourgeois. “Experiences like this not only broaden us as submariners but also reinforce the strong partnerships that are essential to modern naval operations.”

“The successful first-ever trans-Pacific sail by the Korean submarine is a remarkable accomplishment that clearly demonstrates the outstanding performance and world-class technology of submarines built by the Republic of Korea that conduct sustained missions even in the harsh ocean environment,” said Captain Lee Byung Il, commanding officer of ROKS Dosan Ahn Changho. “Having confirmed the strong trust between our navies by working side-by-side with RCN submariners, we will continue to seamlessly execute the missions assigned to us for the remainder of our time in order to deeply engrave the unique excellence of the best existing diesel submarine.”

Meanwhile, the official welcome ceremony for ROKS Dosan Ahn Changho and ROKS Daejeon will be hosted by the RCN on May 25

I wasn't going to post about this topic originally, but I did post a bit on X, and since it is a bit of a hot topic right now, I thought I would give some thoughts of my own. For those who didn't see it, the team at the Canadian Press let out a story this morning. Quote:

And so started a bit of a stir today, both on what this list might have been and in the usual back and forth on who is in the right here. Usually, for topics like this, I try to keep out of them because they rarely provide much more than the usual rants on American attitude and the current administrations tendency to cause drama.

And drama it is. However, I do think that this topic and the story laid out here is worth discussing at least a little bit. Make note of the phrasings use here. It isn't that the United States is merely asking us to contribute, but are looking to set firm commitments and demands for Canadian investment and participation in certain areas

On discussions around timeline and on providing financial support for initiatives, We kinda saw this with Golden Dome discussions, where the United States aimed for Canada to provide significant upfront investment into U.S. programs under the guise of Continental Security

In a funny turn, we've taken a lot of the Golden Dome concepts and just decided to do at it ourselves, or at least try to do so. We've revently added a new Moving Target Indicator sattelite Constellation project to the dockets that parallels ongoing American efforts in the same area.

That will provide an Arctic-aligned Constellation that will work in tandem with assets like AEWC amd the future OTHR to track Sea and Air targets. It is the concept that U.S. officials championed as a replacement when they tried to ditch the E7.

That's the funny thing. There is clearly ongoing attempts to align to the United States when it comes to concepts and plans, however that doesn't seem to be the core issue, and one has to ask then what the primary concerns with the Canadian response is.

Is it alignment? Timelines? Does the United States believe it can dictate what our procurement priorities are? Of course we don't knownthe full desire of the American administraion, though there is a concept of announcement versus capability that many seem to ignore here.

Announcements don't equal capability. Even if assets are coming, they are not here yet, and if the current administration decides that it specifically is an issue? We won't be able to rely on planned investments or ongoing purchases on order as viable answers.

Granted. Certain things are only delivered as fast as they can be delivered, and in many cases that is more in American hands than ours. This also gets into other issues with the American administration from the procurement side, and the ongoing slowwalking that industry has seen at several stages from the American government when it comes to supporting procurement opportunities.

For those who mighr have forgotten, there is concern that the American government is either dragging out approvals for things like Technical Assistance Agreements, which are legally required under ITAR if they want to share technical knowledge, collaborate, or provide training to foreign entities, or that the system is failing to provide approvals in a reasonable timeline due to any number of bureaucratic or administrative issues.

These holdups have been a bit of a headache for a few, who are awaiting approvals to be able to submit bids or receive documents. It, among other things, is just one of the many little issues currently escalating the frustration in the Continental relationship.

I had this conversation with someone else recently funny enough, specifically on IAMD, on how Canada is trying to align without proper participation, and to that, whether the United States would accept a Canada doing it's own thing so long as we covered what was desired.

For the current administration that seems to not be as cut and dry a case. There very clearly seems to be a "You need to follow and you need to contribute as we dictate" angle that can and will cause some irking on both sides. That is especially true for issues out of our hand.

I imagine there were some things on that list that were more direct (buy the f35) but I also imagine there was a fair bit that was more... abstract or conceptual over a direct demand. I think calling it a shopping list as some commentators have said is the wrong approach.

I don't think that is what this is, not in full. Nor do I think that this is a quintessential list of demands. I do think there are concrete demands, but not all in the “You will do this” category. I think there is significant “Explain exactly how this will be done and met” thrown in there.

And to our credit, we are plannign a lot, and we are doing better, but we are playing catchup… and for the current administration they don't seem to really seem to care about plans. They very much seem concerned with capabilities being deployed and available.

This isn't a defence mind you, not at all, but it is an acknowledgement that we are starting from a bad position, and getting to a great one as expexted will take tome and more than what we have planned in the immediate. That is where this becomes a long-term, persistent issue that can drag down the relationship.

That raises the question then on where Canada needs to properly align versus where Canada needs to be collaborative. The answer will likely always fall somewhere between for the current Federal government, who seems to believe that they can manage through such a strategy.

Align but don't align fully. Thats the name of the game. It's very clear there is a communication issue somewhere in here but to what extent? I can't say. Does it matter? Maybe not. You cant communicate with someone who doesnt wanna talk the same conversation as you.

And maybe thats the stage we're at, two people trying to yell into the void at each other, each screaming about something different that the other can't or chooses not to understand. Keeping in mind the volatility and fragmented nature of the current administration? Maybe we don't know what they're even talking about any more.

The problem is unlikely to be solved anytime soon, nor can we expect the Americans to be pleased with much of anything until we see capabilities in the field. That's my thoughts. Until then this passive-aggressive messaging is likely to continue.

Unfortunately, I do think that a lot of the revent news is starting to get to people, and actively making such discussions harder. This is a bit personal, but a lot of my friends have tried their best to either stay out or work above the government side of things.

Now? A lot of those people seem to have stopped trying to keep things going as they have, are starting to view the relationship as understandably toxic and just want out. One of the greatest binational relationships on earth, a relationship unlike any on earth. Torn down and turned again in just ober a year.

That's sad. That feels really sad. Maybe it's just my naturally emotional nature, but a part of me hates to see it, to see the relationship move further and further into active fighting. I like to believe there is still a pathway to recover. This isnt the first time we have had such issues, and won't be the last.

I like to believe that relationship is stronger than individuals, that maybe there is still an underlying layer of brotherhood and comradery that can survive any political poisoning trying to seep into it's veins, but now I am not quite sure how extensive that is, and how far that sense will carry us before everyone just tires out and gives up on trying.

I don't know. Perhaps it is I who is the fool for being so hopeful and blind to the wolves around us. I do try to maintain some positivity. That's my thing after all. I try to keep this space somewhere to escape the negativity. Yet increasingly, I have asked myself if that is out of care for all of you or my own arrogance.

Time shall tell I suppose, but for now it is but another cut innthe relationship. We're still a long way off, but the thousandth feels like it looms closer and closer everytime things like this come up.

New funding for DEFENDS will transform Alberta into the premier hub for innovators, industry and the Canadian Armed Forces to turn ideas into practical tools.

May 19, 2026 By Michael Brown

In a significant move to bolster national sovereignty and provincial economic resilience, the Government of Alberta has announced a $21-million investment into the University of Alberta to transform the province into the premier hub for defence innovation in Canada.

DEFENDS, the Dual-Use Ecosystem for Future Engineering, National Defence and Sovereignty, is a burgeoning partnership platform that connects university researchers, pan-Canadian businesses and the Canadian Armed Forces to turn innovative ideas into practical tools.

“This is Alberta's response to defence and security innovation for Canada,” says Dr. Jamie Hogan, professor in the U of A’s Department of Mechanical Engineering and DEFENDS lead. “We’re doing it in Alberta for Canada.”

Hogan says the strength of DEFENDS lies in its regional approach. Rather than centralizing all efforts in a single lab, the platform creates a co-ordinated ecosystem that taps into the varying strengths of municipalities around the province.

He points to Edmonton for its global standing in advanced manufacturing and as the home of Canadian Forces Base Edmonton, Calgary as a leader in aviation and aerospace technology, Medicine Hat as an emerging national specialist in drone and uncrewed systems, and Cold Lake as home to a world-class air range for high-stakes testing, to name a few.

“It’s about tapping into the regional industrial base,” Hogan explains. “Every Alberta region has an enduring quality, and everyone sees themselves in it. Every time we talk to people about DEFENDS, they see different opportunities for their community.”

Dr. Aminah Robinson Fayek, U of A vice-president (research), adds the U of A’s national leadership in defence is built on a foundation of trust and specialized, secure infrastructure. For instance, the U of A is home to the Centre for Applied Research in Defence and Dual-use Technologies (CARDD-Tech), Canada’s only dedicated on-campus defence and dual-use technology research centre.

“We are sincerely grateful for the Government of Alberta’s support of DEFENDS,” says Robinson Fayek. “This support will allow us to expand our secure research infrastructure and ensure we are fully prepared to drive Canada’s defence research initiatives forward.”

This secure infrastructure allows Alberta innovators across disciplines — from robotics and physics to materials engineering — and grad students to work on sensitive technologies like high-temperature space components, drones and radar. These facilities act as an innovation platform where the military and industry can design and iterate mission-ready systems in a secure environment.

“Alberta’s post-secondary institutions are leading applied research and testing that strengthens Canada’s defence capabilities and supports our sovereignty,” says Myles McDougall, minister of advanced education. “DEFENDS brings institutions and industry together to move ideas into real-world solutions – creating new opportunities for students and researchers in leading-edge facilities and building the skilled talent Alberta needs to grow our economy and compete in emerging defence and aerospace markets.”

DEFENDS is designed to be a “mechanism” for collaboration that must exist if Canada is to meet what is ahead. It provides a pathway for Alberta’s small and medium-sized businesses like GN Corporations Inc. and Guardian Chemicals to enter the supply chains of prime contractors like Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and CAE.

“Alberta companies already build some of the best technology in the country, they just haven’t had a streamlined path into defence markets. DEFENDS changes that,” says Nate Glubish, minister of technology and innovation. “We have the research talent, the advanced manufacturing expertise, and now, DEFENDS gives them the facilities and connections they need to win contracts and keep the economic benefits right here in Alberta.”

The $21-million investment also recognizes Alberta’s geographic importance as the logistics gateway to the Arctic. DEFENDS focuses on dual-use technologies that serve the military but also have numerous civilian applications, such as using drones for wildfire management or advanced sensors for energy infrastructure.

This announcement comes on the heels of last week’s groundbreaking of the Edmonton International Airport’s International Cargo Hub, a federal initiative to increase airfield infrastructure, expand Canada’s supply chain capacity and strengthen trade corridors.

In February, Edmonton Mayor Andrew Knack helped launch the Edmonton Region Defence Alliance (ERDA). This co-ordinated partnership between the U of A, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT), Edmonton Global, Alberta’s Industrial Heartland and Edmonton International Airport (YEG) was formed to build on Edmonton’s position as a strategically located northern innovation and logistics powerhouse, and the backbone of the Western Canadian economy, to advance the region as a defence, security and dual-use technology hub.

In 2024, the U of A was designated as a NATO Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) test centre.

“This positions Alberta as the premier place for innovation, and the University of Alberta at the core of that,” says Hogan.

Voyage demonstrates the proven, in-service and in-production KSS-III submarine has the range and capabilities to meet and exceed the requirements of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP).

The visit and joint exercises with the RCN reinforces the growing Canada-Korea naval and military partnership, and the ability of the KSS-III to fully and seamlessly operate with NATO allies such as Canada.

By far, the KSS-III has the fastest delivery schedule and the best economic package for Canada.

Esquimalt, British Columbia – May 23, 2026

Today, a Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy KSS-III submarine, known as Dosan Ahn Changho, arrived at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Esquimalt, just outside of Victoria, British Columbia. This is the same KSS-III submarine that is in active production by Hanwha Ocean at its shipyard in Geoje, South Korea and that the company is proposing for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP) – it is proven, in-service and fully meets and exceeds all of the RCN’s requirements for CPSP. These include superior underwater surveillance capability and deployability in the Arctic with extended range and endurance that will provide stealth, persistence and lethality to ensure that Canada can detect, track, deter and, if necessary, defeat adversaries in all 3 of its oceans.

The KSS-III submarine started the 2-month, over 14,000 km voyage from Jinhae Naval Base in South Korea to Canada on March 25, 2026. The KSS-III made logistical stops in Guam and Hawaii. In Hawaii, two RCN submariners embarked and joined the ROK Navy crew for the voyage onward to Victoria, highlighting the operational integration and partnership between the two navies.

The ROK Navy KSS-III Dosan Ahn Changho submarine, along with the ROK Navy Daejeon frigate that also made the voyage, will participate in joint exercises with the RCN demonstrating their ability to fully and seamlessly operate with NATO allies such as Canada.

Importantly, Hanwha Ocean has the fastest delivery schedule for CPSP, able to deliver four KSS-III submarines to fully replace Canada’s current Victoria Class fleet before 2035 if on contract in 2026. Earlier retirement of the Victoria Class fleet will result in estimated savings of approximately $1 Billion on maintenance and support costs. The additional 8 submarines will be delivered at a rate of one per year, meaning the entire fleet of 12 submarines will be delivered to Canada by 2043. No other option can come anywhere close to this delivery schedule.

Hanwha Ocean’s earlier and accelerated schedule also means job creation, trade and investment in Canada starts right away, not in several years like would be the case with other options. This includes construction of MRO facilities on both coasts, training facilities, technology transfer, localization of production, supply chain integration and other partnerships and collaborations, including:

• Partnership with Canada’s Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association (APMA) to establish a new Canadian entity that will produce military and industrial vehicles in Canada. This venture, which is fully contingent on Hanwha being selected for CPSP, will sustain and create tens of thousands of automotive sector jobs for Canadians and the vehicles will be fully produced in Canada with ‘Made in Canada’ parts and materials, including Canadian steel and aluminum.

• Hanwha’s economic proposal for Canada has increasingly emphasized the localization of key underwater warfare and sustainment capabilities in Canada. As part of this effort, Hanwha Ocean has expanded partnerships with Canadian companies involved in sonar systems, underwater sensors, naval combat systems, and submarine support technologies, including Geospectrum Technologies, Ultra Maritime, OSI Maritime Systems and Curtiss-Wright INDAL Technologies. These partnerships are intended to support the development of Canadian-based capability tied to sonar systems, underwater surveillance technologies, torpedo-related support infrastructure, integration, maintenance, repair, and long-term life cycle sustainment for a future Canadian submarine fleet.

• Hanwha’s plan to establish the Hanwha Arctic and Defence Innovation Centre (HADIC) in Canada reflects the company’s broader emphasis on advanced defence R&D and future technology collaboration. HADIC will serve as a hub supporting defence technology development across areas such as AI-enabled systems, autonomy, digital engineering, advanced manufacturing, simulation, naval systems, aerospace technologies, and next-generation defence applications. HADIC reflects Hanwha’s longer-term vision for collaborative innovation involving Canadian universities, research institutions, technology firms, and industrial partners.

Prior to some of the additional partnership announcements Hanwha has made in recent weeks, the proposal that the company submitted on February 27 already contained a very robust industrial and economic package which an analysis completed by KPMG found, for the period from 2026 to 2044, represented $60 Billion in economic opportunities for Canada, would support an average of 22,500 FTEs annually, and would generate $94 Billion in GDP across Canada.

Hanwha and Korea are committed to building an even more robust and long-term partnership with Canada and Canadian industry in several strategic areas, including energy, critical minerals, aerospace, space, shipbuilding, advanced technologies, advanced manufacturing and others, that will create jobs and economic growth, accelerate Canada’s defence capabilities, and enhance cooperation, partnership and supply chains between Canada and South Korea – a relationship that is becoming increasingly important in today’s world, and one that supports the objectives of Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy.

Hanwha has teaming agreements, MOUs and contracts in place with more 70 Canadian companies and institutions, including Algoma Steel, AtkinsRéalis, Cohere, CAE, MDA Space, Ontario Shipyards, PCL Construction and Telesat as well as with Dalhouse University, Mohawk College, University of New Brunswick and University of Toronto. The full list is here: www.kss-iii.ca/canadian-partners/.

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About the KSS-III Canadian Patrol Submarine (www.KSS-III.ca)

Hanwha Ocean’s KSS-III is a proven, in-service, in-active production submarine that fully meets and exceeds all requirements for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP). These include superior underwater surveillance capability and deployability in the Arctic with extended range and endurance that will provide stealth, persistence and lethality to ensure that Canada can detect, track, deter and, if necessary, defeat adversaries in all 3 of its oceans.

The KSS-III is the world’s first diesel-electric submarine class to integrate both Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) technology and lithium-ion battery systems, enabling exceptional submerged endurance and operational flexibility. The platform also incorporates advanced acoustic quieting technologies designed to minimize underwater radiated noise, alongside a highly capable combat system architecture able to deploy a broad range of weapons systems, including torpedoes and cruise missiles.

About Hanwha Ocean (www.HanwhaOcean.com)

Hanwha Ocean is a leading global shipbuilder with more than four decades of experience in complex naval and commercial shipbuilding programs. Supported by its large-scale, integrated shipyard in Geoje, South Korea that spans 5-square kilometers and has more than 31,000 employees, the company combines proven industrial capacity with operational experience to deliver modern, in-service naval platforms backed by a resilient through-life support model.

Since its establishment in 1973, Hanwha Ocean has delivered more than 1,400 vessels worldwide and has built deep expertise in the design, construction and sustainment of submarines and surface combatants for the Republic of Korea Navy. The company builds approximately 45 commercial and naval ships each year.

Hanwha is committed to establishing a robust and long-term partnership with the Government of Canada and Canadian industry in several strategic areas that will create jobs and economic growth, accelerate Canada’s defence capabilities, and enhance cooperation, partnership and supply chains between Canada and South Korea – a relationship that is becoming increasingly important, and one that supports the objectives of Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy. Hanwha has teaming agreements, MOUs and contracts in place with more 70 Canadian companies and institutions, including those listed here: www.kss-iii.ca/canadian-partners/.

Noah Note: On top of these photos, my friend Caleb at Vector Aeromedia also got some great shots today of the ROKS Dosan Ahn Changho and the ROKS Daejeon that I wanted to share! The Daegu-class are such pretty vessels. Very capable too, almost exactly the kind of loadout being discussed for thr Continental Defence Corvette funny enough.

May 22, 2026 - Helsingborg, Sweden - Global Affairs Canada

“Recognizing the security challenges and economic opportunities in the Arctic and the High North, the Arctic Allies met to discuss our efforts to build a secure and prosperous region.

“The Arctic is quickly becoming a sphere of increasing geopolitical strategic importance. With Russia’s increased military activity and China’s growing strategic interest, we seek to bolster stability in the Arctic region.

“We are enhancing our military presence, surveillance capabilities, and joint training in the Arctic and the High North. We do so in a coordinated and calibrated way.

“We support NATO’s increased presence in the region through activities such as Arctic Sentry, Air Policing in Iceland, and Forward Land Forces Finland, as well as the ongoing strengthening of the Joint Forces Command in Norfolk, a new Combined Air Operations Centre in Norway and the ongoing modernization of NORAD.

“Today, we have agreed to deepen our dialogue on security challenges in the Arctic and the High North.

“With new opportunities opening up and new challenges emerging, close cooperation on Arctic security and economic development among our nations is more important than ever as Europe and Canada are assuming a greater responsibility for deterrence and defence across the region.

“We also recognize the importance of economic and resource development in the Arctic and have tasked our experts to coordinate more closely on these issues, including research security, investment screening, and critical infrastructure modernization and protection.

“We look forward to continuing to work together to achieve our common goal of a secure, prosperous, and peaceful Arctic.”