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Happy Monday Everyone!
We're now back to our even more regular length newsletters! It feels daunting again, but nice to have our length back. I will say though that you lobbyists here need to space out the filings more! Remember, think if poor Noah.
Anywho lets not waste time. Let's get on with the show!
Read up on the latest edition of CanadaxEurope !
Also CanadaxIndo-Pacific, which is a thing! How cool is that!
The latest edition of Steffan Watkins RCN Media and Public Awareness Update is up!
Yes, We Need To Be An Active Player in Greenland
Let's Talk with Noah (01/13/26): The United States, MEDCAV, Munitions, Much on The Navy
TKMS and Cohere Sign Teaming Agreement to Advance AI-Enabled Capabilities for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project
Hanwha’s Q ENERGY France and Hanwha Ocean Enter Pre-Qualification for Offshore Wind Bid in Nova Scotia, Canada
Dominion Dynamics Raises $21M CAD Seed Round Led by Georgian to Build Interoperable, Attritable Systems for the Arctic and Allied Defence
Canada Rocket Company reclaims top talent to secure sovereign launch for Canada in space
Former Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan Launches Juno Industries to Scale Canada’s Sovereign Defence Technology
Clarification Regarding the Ottawa Citizen on nTACS
Let's Talk About The Heavy Direct Fire Modernization Project
Volatus to Participate in Investor Conferences and Comments on Shifting U.S. Defense Procurement Priorities
Canadian Coast Guard advances planning for the future polar icebreakers maintenance port in Sydney, Nova Scotia
Kraken Robotics Announces $35 Million in SeaPower™ Battery Sales
SkyAlyne and the Manitoba Métis Federation sign landmark real estate lease agreement
Bombardier Expands Its Manufacturing Footprint in Dorval with $100 Million Project to Support Worldwide Growth
Change of Command for HMCS Edmonton
Canadian Armed Forces deliver Military Cyber Security Operations Course to the Armed Forces of the Philippines
Prime Minister Carney secures new partnership with Qatar to increase trade, investment, and defence cooperation Main Content
The Department of National Defence begins construction of the Land-Based Test Facility at Hartlen Point in Eastern Passage
Dominion Dynamics raises $21 million to build Canada’s “defence neoprime”
Mission ready: A playbook for turning procurement into Canada's defence transformation engine
Canada needs an effective fighting force, not another boondoggle
Carney’s “Buy Canadian” Policy Doesn’t Require Companies to Be Canadian
Jets, jobs, and national security – Tactical fighters and the history of Canadian defence industrial development: Richard Shimooka
Saab wants Canada to buy 72 Gripens and 6 GlobalEyes to fulfil promise of 12,600 jobs
Stephen Fuhr talks about Canadian defence with Kelowna councillor
Who wants to buy a sub? Why South Korea’s Hanwha is advertising around Ottawa
Former CSIS director Vigneault to talk about national defence, economic security at CDAI roundtable on Jan. 28 in Montreal
New aerospace hub in Calgary may play a role in big national defence contracts, insiders say
New year, new financial strategy: Why human advice matters more than ever
CANSOFCOM in the Arctic – Exercising in pursuit of excellence
HMCS St. John’s homecoming a gift for sailors, families
2025 In Review: West Coast Navy Highlights
Hours in the Pacific: The Rescue of Sailor 1st Class Matt Blade s
Sailing into 2026 with the RCN: Rear-Admiral town hall recap
Home for the Holidays: HMCS Max Bernays Returns After Historic Deployment
3rd Canadian Division medals, awards and commendations - January 202 6
Financial Literacy Pulse Check for CAF members
Patience is a virtue: The transition to the Canadian Royal Crown for CAF identifiers
Resilience and Pride: A Submariner Story - Petty Officer 1st class Dale Armstrong
L3Harris Technologies Canada has filed a new record with Sandsyone Group looking to engage the Federal Government on initiatives like the National Shipbuilding Strategy and to promote the companies Canadian efforts and capabilities.
Colt Canada has filed a new record with CFN Consultants looking to engage the Federal Government on the porcurement of small arms (of which they have a monopoly here) and the AFCCL
Malahat Battery Technologies has filed a new record with Atlas Strategic Advisors looking to engage the Federal Government on potential funsing recarding battery manufacturing as well to engage on potential contract opportunities.
Our newest little rocket startup Canada Rocket Company has filed a new record with Sandstone Group looking to engage the Federal Government on multiple topics including Launch Licenses, dual-use funding, Sovereign Launch, and Talen acquisition and retention
Logistec Marine Services has filed a new record with PAA Advisory looking to engage the Federal Government regarding funding for expansion, diversification, and Arctic sovereignty initiatives.
Volatus Aerospace has filed a new record with Barrack Hill Public Affairs looking to engage the Federal Government on it's capabilities and to explore potential contract opportunities
Leonardo Canada has filed a new record with Sandstone Group looking to promote their products and engage the Federal Government
Roshel has filed a new record with… Sandstone Group… did all of you switch to Sandstone after the holidays? Anyways, sorry Roman. Roshel is looking to engage the Federal Government on bith Domestic and International opportunities toexport its various armoured vehicles like the Senator, Captain, and Admiral.
Telesat Canada has filed a new record with CFN Consultants looking to engage the Federal Government on multiple topics
Nordspace has filed a new record with CFN Consultants looking to engage the Federal Government on Innovation Contracts and the ITB policy
Pratt & Whitney Canada has filed a new record looking to engage the Federal Government on multiple topics including the Strategic Innovation Fund, Tariffs, the F-35 and UAV R&D
Irving Shipbuilding has filed a new record looking to engage the Federal Government on multiple topics including the National Shipbuilding Strategy, River-class Destroyer, and Halifax In-Service Support.
Port St. John has filed a new record with the Porter O'Brien Agency looking to engage the Federal Government on multiple topics including the Amalgamation and establishment on new port authorities, increasing the ports borrowing limits, and federal support for Phase 2 of their expansion.
ATCO has filed a new record looking to engage the Federal Government on multiple topics .
The Navy League of Canada has filed a new record looking to engage the Federal Government on both the National Shipbuilding Forum and the Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Program
Jaunt Air Mobility Aircraft Canada has filed a new communication detailing meetings with Pavan Sapra
Babcock Canada has filed a new communications detailing meetings with Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee, Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy and Duncan Tooley
Thales Canada has filed a new communication detailing meetings with Gibby Armstrong
Magellan Aerospace has filed new communications detailing meetings with Heather Sheehy
Seaspan Shipyards has filed new communications detailing meetings with Conor Lewis, Renée Filiatrault, and Quinn Rinke
Qikiqtaaluk Arctic Economic Development has filed a new communication detailing meetings with Gwendolyn Culver
Canada Rocket Company has filed a new communication detailing meetings with Alexa Kalsatos, Renée Filiatrault, and Conor Lewis
Calian Group has filed a new communication detailing meetings with Michael Wright, Commander of the Canadian Army
Top Aces has filed a new communication detailing meetings with now former Deputy Minister of National Defence Stefanie Beck and Jeffery Smyth Chief Air and Space Force Development
Colt Canada has filed a new communication detailing meetings with Judith Bennett, Chris Moyle, Siobhan Harty, and Sandra Labbe
Metro Supply Chain has filed a new communication detailing meetings with Wendy Hadwen
Raytheon International has filed a new communication detailing meetings with Wendy Hadwen
Marmen has filed a new communication detailing meetings with Wendy Hadwen
• To update from last week, the LUV numbers are apparently up to 2600 for Phase II.
• An RFI for ATGM is apparently inbound
• Rumors are floating that Raytheons Skyhunter system might have already been selected, or will be, for the next phase of the GBAD UOR. Take with healthy grain of salt.
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Well, I mean thanks to Skyhunter (Iron Dome) I didn't get blow up when the Iranians were lobbing all sorts of munitions at Israel. So I wouldn't argue it's selection. 100% tested in action over a long time.
Raytheon has been lobbying for a longtime and are trying to influence the process. However, GBAD phase 1 will be a competitive RFP so it doesn't matter who they talk to as they won't have the authority to dictate to the project the outcome.