This Week in Defence (07/27/26): New Defence Drone Initiative Marketplace announced, Saab Expands Partnerships, CAE, UxS Roundup, Lots of New Faces For Lobbying, Anti-Tank Mines

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Happy Monday Everyone!

I hope you all had a great weekend. I'll keep thia short and sweet. We have a smaller week this week, a bit less dense as others. We're finally back to out Monday consistency and I intend to keep it that way! We have A LOT of Drones this week, like a lot. It dominates the relatively slow and relaxed week.

Anywho, I won't bother anymore. Let's jump into it.

Remember that you can always submit your media and press releases to us at media@truenorthstrategicreview.ca!

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• 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!

• Let's Talk with Noah (07/27/26): Subs, Type 26 Steel, Infrastructure Projects, JSM, CDC Flight Deck? Korea

• Medicine Hat UAV and Aerospace Innovation Showcase takes flight during Stampede

• CAE and Leonardo expand collaboration to advance M-346 training and develop next-generation integrated training capabilities

• Airbus and Landing Zones sign strategic partnership for advanced UAS in Canada

• AtkinsRéalis welcomes Canada joining GCAP in observer capacity

• GE Aerospace and Magellan Aerospace Sign Memorandum of Understanding for F414 Sustainment

• Canadian Armed Forces conduct Operation LATITUDE to strengthen Allied multi-domain operations in northern waters

• Minister Joly advances the Canadian aerospace industry at the Farnborough International Airshow in the United Kingdom

• Bombardier Defense Announces 10-Year Services Support Agreement with Swedish Armed Forces for Fleet Modernization Initiative

• Government of Canada launches Defence Drone Initiative to strengthen Canada's sovereign defence capabilities

• Canada launches RFSA for the Defence Drone Initiative Marketplace

• Canadian Strategic Missions Corporation awarded $4.5 million through the Government of Canada to accelerate micro-nuclear technology for Canada's Arctic

• Noah's Wonderfully Spectacular UxS Roundup

• In Defence of Canada briefing: Spaceport polling and NORAD's Arctic resilience

• Canada's defence spending spike leads to boost in RCAF flight times: commander

• Defence must be the military's top priority, not economic development

• Developments in Canada's defence sector mean new opportunities for businesses

• New CDA Institute report calls for resilient Arctic defence infrastructure

• Source Canada returns with dedicated defence and deep tech tracks

• Building Canada's defence infrastructure

• How Canada's New Defence Policy Can Help Boost Business Growth

• Exploring Counter UAS with the Advanced Naval Capabilities Unit

• NATO ships strengthen transatlantic partnership during Halifax port visit

• Applications are now open for the 2027 Canadian Defence Attaché Programme

• HMCS Ville de Québec departs, joins SNMG1

• Capt(N) Douglas Layton Assumes Command of CFB Esquimalt from Capt(N) Kevin Whiteside

• RCN Cyber Team Strengthens Interoperability During RIMPAC

• Captain William Webster Wilson: A known resting place after 100 years

• 1 CER Combat Diver candidates go below and beyond

• Space course linking theory to operations

• Update: The transition to the Canadian Royal Crown for CAF identifiers

• Language of work: A harmonized approach across the Defence Team

• EX NOBLE SKYWAVE 2026: Registration open for High Frequency Communications

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This Week in Defences Project and Lobbying Updates are supported by Dominion Dynamics Aurion platform. Aurion is an open data platform designed to increase transparency across Canada's defence procurement ecosystem.

• For those who want the official link to the Defence Drone Initiative (DDI) Marketplace, here you go.

• The RFP related to the Feasibility Study of a solid-state hydrogen-powered Light Armoured Vehicle has been updated with new documentation

• The RFP for the dry docking refit of CCGS Jean Goodwill has been updated with new documentation

• The RFP for the Space-Based Optical Capability of Surveillance of Space II has been updated with new documentation

• The RFP for the Handheld Active Thermal Infrared Spectroradiometer Design and Development contract has been updated with new documentation

• The RFP for Long Term Solutions for the National Combat Rations Program has been updated with new documentation

• The RFI for the new MARLANT Fuel Barge has been uodated with new Q&A

• The RFI for the Advanced Water Supply System (AWSS) Project has been updated with new documentation

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• Jaunt Air Mobility Canada has filed a new record with Sandstone Group looking to engage the Federal Government on multiple topics including funding opportunities, drone and transportation policy, and contract opportunities to provide drones to the CAF

• Global Battery Materials has filed a new record with Bluesky Strategy Group looking to engage the Federal Government on multiple topics including funding opportunities for the restart of an Ontario graphite mine and the development of a battery materials processing facility, regulatory processes for critical mineral projects, and critical mineral supply chain security

• One Intelligence has filed a new record with Crestview Strategy looking to engage the Federal Government on multiple topics including procurement opportunities for next-generation data protection and digital sovereignty technologies, cybersecurity policy, post-quantum cryptography standards, and artificial intelligence security infrastructure

• Top Aces has filed a new record with Henley Strategies looking to engage the Federal Government on multiple topics including the companies capabilities and offerings, procurement opportunities including Future Fighter Lead-in Training (FFLIT), the Contracted Airborne Training Services (CATS) program and Operational Training Infrastructure Enterprise Modernization (OTIEM), and labour shortages in the aviation sector

• EOS Aero has filed a new record with Bowline Insight and Analysis looking to engage the Federal Government on funding opportunities for clean tech aerospace programs and defence-related technologies

• D-TA System has filed a new record with Earnscliffe Strategy Group looking to engage the Federal Government on funding and contract opportunities for its electronic warfare and radar products

• Nuclea Energy has filed a new record with Counsel Public Affairs looking to engage the Federal Government on multiple topics including partnership opportunities for advanced nuclear technology, support for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and Micro Modular Reactors (MMRs) in support of energy, climate and defence policies, nuclear regulations and licensing, and a nuclear demonstration site at the Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

• BAK Motors has filed a new record with Selvam Public Affairs looking to engage the Federal Government on multiple topics including clean energy and hydrogen policy, funding opportunities, and defence-adjacent innovation in advanced propulsion and manufacturing

• North Vector Dynamics has filed a new record with CFN Consultants looking to engage the Federal Government on contract opportunities in precision interception, autonomy, and advanced propulsion.

• LOGISTEC Marine Services has filed a new record looking to engage the Federal Government on funding opportunities for expansion, diversification, and Arctic sovereignty initiatives

• ATCO has filed a new record looking to engage the Federal Government on multiple topics including the provision of buildings, camps and logistical services, critical infrastructure resilience and cybersecurity, energy transition and energy infrastructure, and the deployment of modular housing

• Dominion Dynamics has filed a new record looking to engage the Federal Government on multiple topics including economic development of the Arctic region with respect to transportation and dual-use infrastructure, implementation of the Defence Industrial Strategy, the potential contributions of Canadian-controlled defence companies to Canadian sovereignty, and procurement opportunities for its dual-use, persistent Arctic sensing systems

• Calian Group has filed a new record looking to engage the Federal Government on multiple topics including contract opportunities for simulation-enabled training, funding opportunities for defence, national security and Arctic sovereignty and resilience projects, and funding opportunities enabling export growth for defence and space solutions

• LUNR Aerospace Corporation has filed a new record with Navigator looking to engage the Federal Government on multiple topics including the advancement of Canadian orbital launch capability, funding opportunities through the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program, and the development of a domestic spaceport operator

• Bell Textron has filed a new record looking to engage the Federal Government on multiple topics including procurement opportunities under the next Tactical Aviation Capability Set (nTACS) project, the purchase or lease of Bell helicopters, funding opportunities for helicopter development and commercialization, support for the Canadian aerospace industry, and access to public procurement under CETA and the SAFE instrument

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• Expect some cool stuff from Sweden next month (no, not a Gripen announcement)

• There are rumors, doubtful, but rumors that the Uplift GBAD UOR will be announced soon

• Expect to hear more about new Anti-Tank Mines, possibly an RFI

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