Invest Nova Scotia and Lockheed Martin Canada Drive Continued Growth in Nova Scotia’s Defence Sector
Press Release
OTTAWA, Ontario, July 28, 2026 – In partnership with Invest Nova Scotia, Lockheed Martin Canada is reinforcing its long-standing commitment to the province, committing to add up to $126 million in salaries and benefits to the local economy and up to 320 highly-skilled jobs in the next five years. These jobs are in addition to the current Halifax-area workforce of over 500 employees.
WHY IT MATTERS
This expansion is supported by growing global demand for Lockheed Martin Canada’s Canadian-made Combat Management System, CMS 330, particularly the recent selection by the German Navy for integration across its surface fleet. As the program advances, it will support long-term direct, indirect and supply chain jobs in Nova Scotia and across Canada.
A long-standing contributor to Canada’s defence and industrial base, Lockheed Martin Canada has helped translate Nova Scotia’s defence expertise into measurable economic impact for the province. Over the last five years, an average of 941 jobs were supported each year, adding $736 million in total value to the provincial economy, generating $478 million in labour income and supporting $118 million in government revenue.
This effort with Invest Nova Scotia reaffirms Lockheed Martin Canada’s commitment to retain and grow high-value jobs, supporting economic resilience and sovereign defence capabilities in the province.
EXPERT PERSPECTIVES
"Nova Scotia is earning a larger role in the global defence economy,” said the Honourable Colton LeBlanc, Minister of Growth and Development. “Lockheed Martin Canada's continued growth reflects the strength of our workforce, our naval and defence expertise, and our ability to compete for internationally significant opportunities. This expansion will create hundreds of highly skilled jobs, attract new investment to our province, and further strengthen Nova Scotia's position as a centre for advanced defence technology serving Canada and our allies."
“Lockheed Martin Canada’s long history in Nova Scotia is a defining part of our identity,” said Stephen Isaacs, General Manager for Lockheed Martin Canada Rotary and Missions Systems. “With roughly 40 percent of our Canadian workforce based in the province, Nova Scotia is integral to our operations and continued growth. We are proud to contribute to the province’s $2.6 billion defence industry by supporting highly skilled, long-term employment, continued innovation and technology transfer.”
ADDITIONAL CONTEXT
For more than 85 years, Lockheed Martin Canada has supported Canada’s defence and security priorities through programs which deliver impactful work to Nova Scotia. As a foundational anchor in the province’s defence sector, the company contributes to the regional economy through long-term naval support contracts and deep integration with local suppliers.
About Lockheed Martin Canada
Headquartered in Ottawa, Lockheed Martin Canada is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lockheed Martin Corporation. Over 1300 employees accelerate the delivery of all-domain mission solutions for Canada and allies, providing advanced software engineering, systems integration, manufacturing, training and sustainment services. More information at lockheedmartin.ca.
About Invest Nova Scotia
Invest Nova Scotia is the business development agency of the Province of Nova Scotia. We help businesses start, scale, and succeed. Invest Nova Scotia leads efforts to attract global firms expanding into Nova Scotia, and we offer programs, incentives, and investment to ensure companies grow across the province. As part of this work, we focus on six priority sectors — defence and aerospace, energy and cleantech, natural resources, fisheries and agriculture, housing and construction, and AI and the digital economy.
Do we have any insight into the IP rules for these types of engagements? If something useful to Canada results from these new investments, will we have rights to use them, or will be tied to the whims of the Pentagon like we are with other LM products? I don't think that we want to be in a position like Ukraine, where we can acquire weapons but aren't allowed to use them as we see fit.
I would assume that Canada owns the IP for CMS 330. When the German Government acquired the system, it was a government to government deal between Germany and Canada.