This Week in Defence (09/28/26): Launching A New Section For TWID, CanadaXNorway, CanadaXGermany, CanadaXViet Nam, CanadaXKuwait, Globaleye Term Sheet, Seoul, Uplift delays, New Silverado

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Hey Gang.

It's a very exciting week for me. For the first time in over a year, really since launch, we havw added a new section to the newsletter! This has been a long-time coming. I never expected for the Mewsletter to stay stagnant. I always wemt in believing I would add new sections eventually.

A loooong time has passed since we added our last section with Lobbying, and I think it's time we add another, something more fun, laid back. I won't spoil it here, but I think it'll be nice to have around.

In the meantime, we have a lot of Internstional Relations posts this week, with new agreements signed with Germany, Viet Nam, Kuwait and Norway in the last few weeks. We also have a Term Sheet signed for Globaleye, a major step forward to rewarding a contract.

I won't keep you waiting. Let's get right into it!

Remember that you can always submit your media and press releases to us at info@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 (09/26/26): LUV, DAME, MSMM, SecFor Existence, Navymaxxing Timeline?, Clothing, Trucks

• Prime Minister Carney meets with President of Chile José Antonio Kast

• Prime Minister Carney announces changes to the parliamentary secretary team

• Joint statement on the Strategic Partnership between Canada and Viet Nam

• BDC becomes first Canadian member of NATO DIANA Capital Network, opening global doors for Canadian innovators

• ALUULA Secures Funding to Advance Maritime Defence and Coast Guard Materials

• Cellula Robotics and FERRI Launch Nautical Reach Systems to Advance Autonomous Marine Handling

• Canada and Norway strengthen defence cooperation through government-to-government procurement model

• Algonquin College partners with the Kanata North Business Association to bring industry leaders, partners and graduates together

• Volatus Aerospace Successfully Achieves GPS-Denied Flight Milestone with V-Cortex™

• Scotiabank Prices First Defence Bond in the Canadian Market Under Its Canadian Defence Issuance Framework

• Blakes Bolsters Defence Practice With Leading Lawyer Matt McLeod

• U.S., Canadian Forces Conduct Maritime Strike Scenario in Bering Sea

• Universities and industry join forces in Marshall Land Research Alliance

• Budget 2026 Can Turn Canadian Innovation Into Canadian Capability

• National Defence reaches 5% Indigenous procurement target

• CCGS Des Groseilliers successfully completes Exercise ARCTIC GHOST with partners near Cambridge Bay, Nunavut

• Canada takes next step towards future GlobalEye capability

• Government of Canada takes next step to defend Canadians by delivering mission-critical capability to the Royal Canadian Air Force

• Defence Team strengthens partnerships at Seoul Defense Dialogue

• MLT Aikins supports the inaugural Manitoba–U.K. Defence Summit

• CDS/CAF CWO message: 2026 National Veterans’ Week Speakers Program

• NORAD Concludes Operation ARCTIC VANGUARD 26-4.2

• The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies and Boeing Celebrate Grand Opening of Expanded Saskatchewan Aviation Learning Centre

• Canada and Germany sign General Security of Information Agreement

• Draganfly Announces Strategic Investment from Unusual Machines and a Leading U.S. Investment Fund

• Gastops FluidSIGHT™ Selected for Royal Canadian Navy Evaluation Through Innovative Solutions Canada

• CCC signs MoU to strengthen Canada-Kuwait defence and security cooperation

• MaRS and Vimy Forge partner to build a capital pipeline for Canada’s defence and dual-use innovators

• The Government of Canada invests $85.5 million to rehabilitate the Rankin Inlet Airport and strengthen Arctic and northern connectivity

• Former defence chief warns Canada must prioritize military readiness

• Canada needs more ‘urgency’ in rebuilding its military: ex-defence chief

• BOOMTOWN: Inside Montreal’s thriving defence industry ecosystem

• Military commander vows fast action on AI and robots, sees ‘untapped potential’ for Canada

• Caseway Withdraws from Canada’s Silicon Valley Accelerator, Shifts Growth to Canada, Europe and Taiwan

• Carney’s comments over possibility of U.S. invasion reveal how contingency plans are always in place

• Interview with Colonel Philippe de Tanouarn, Defence Attaché at the Embassy of France to Canada

• Defence minister downplays PM’s comments on prospect of U.S. military action

• Carney is talking big about taking defence seriously. Don’t get your hopes up: Richard Shimooka in The Hub

• Mayor Fillmore to advance Halifax’s role as Canada’s Defence city in Ottawa

• Bombardier in advanced talks to build Saab surveillance aircraft in Canada, CEO says

• HMCS Frédérick Rolette awarded Admiral’s Bell after first year with Atlantic Fleet

• Replenishment at sea during Op REASSURANCE

• Admiral’s account of Navy’s efforts during First Gulf War gets a new edition

• Mariners soccer teams ready for CAF National Championship

• RCN Veteran Finds New Purpose Through Art

• Ship to Shore Tradeshow Coming to CFB Esquimalt

  29 Countries, One Harbour: What the 2026 PACOM CHODS Means for The West Coast Defence Community

• Right to Know Week event: Enhancing government transparency

• It’s “ale” in a day’s work for this paramedic and women’s rights advocate

• Claims period for CAF Systemic Racism Class Action settlement to end on October 15, 2026

  Expanding support and services for the wider Defence community

• Below the surface: How autonomous systems could protect Canada

• Complete mid-year performance assessments

• Attend the Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month Wellness Fair

• From reflection to action: Reconciliation in the Defence Team

• Message from the Information Commissioner for Right to Know Week

• Canadian Cyclists receive 18 First World War battle honours

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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.

• We have two new tenders this week. We have an RFP for Advanced Homemade Explosives Training, and an MDB for the Camp Sustain Theatre Training Coordination Centre that have been released

• The RFP for the Autonomous Mine Countermeasures (MCM) Uncrewed Surface Vehicle (USV) has been updated with new documentation

• The RFP for Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP) Advisory Support Services has been updated with new documentation

• The RFP for the Space Based Optical Capability for Surveillance of Space 2 has been updated with new documentation

• The ACAN for the Ground-Based Detect-and-Avoid (DAA) Radar System for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) Operations has been updated with new documentation

• The ACAN for First Person View (FPV) quadcopter drones has been updated with new documentation

  The RFP for the Mobile Treatment Centre has been updated with new documentation

• The RFP for Mid-Range Diesel Trucks with Insulated Van Body and Accessories has been updated with new documentation

• The RFI for the National Combat Ration Program Long-term Solution (NCRP) has been updated with new documentation

• The RFI for Landing Craft Motorized (LCM) has been updated with new documentation. (You can read about it in detail here)

• The MDB for the 19 Wing CFB Comox Base Program has been updated with new documentation

• The RFP for the Atlantic Midshore Fisheries Enforcement Vessel Charter has been updated with new documentation

• The RFP for the Alarm and Monitoring System for CCGS Gordon Reid has been updated with new documentation

• The RFP for the refit of CCGS Traverse has been updated with new documentation

• The MINERVA Initiative projects for Arctic Uncrewed Air System, Uncrewed Ground System for Tactical Cargo Movement, and Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Uncrewed Air System have been updated with new documentation

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• Carahsoft Technology has filed a new record with PAA Advisors looking to engage the Federal Government on procurement opportunities as a government aggregator for technology vendors

• Nammo has filed a new record with PCamiot Consulting looking to engage the Federal Government on contract opportunities for its munitions capabilities

• CIMA+ has filed a new record with CFN Consultants looking to engage the Federal Government on contract opportunities in engineering, project management, and urban planning

• Accenture has filed a new record with Edelman looking to engage the Federal Government on multiple topics including digital transformation and information technology programs and policy, and procurement opportunities

• Global Relay Communications has filed a new record with Edelman looking to engage the Federal Government on multiple topics including AI infrastructure, security solutions, digital sovereignty, and contract opportunities for its workflow automation products

• Contextere has filed a new record with Kit Public Affairs looking to engage the Federal Government on multiple topics including the Defence Industrial Strategy, Industrial and Technological Benefits, sovereign AI capability, and procurement opportunities for its industrial AI and dual-use technologies

• Dynatrace has filed a new record with Edelman looking to engage the Federal Government on contract opportunities for its AI-powered observability platform

• Tenable has filed a new record with Edelman looking to engage the Federal Government on procurement opportunities and policy for its cyber exposure solutions

• Theon Sensors has filed a new record with Wellington Advocacy looking to engage the Federal Government on transparency and competitiveness in defence procurement

• Navy League of Canada has filed a new record with Bluesky Strategy Group looking to engage the Federal Government on multiple topics including fleet renewal, shipbuilding workforce development, and shipyard supply chains

• Reaction Dynamics has filed a new record with NorthStar Public Affairs looking to engage the Federal Government on funding opportunities for domestic launch capability

• Dominion Dynamics has filed a new record with Crestview Strategy looking to engage the Federal Government on multiple topics including Arctic economic development and dual-use infrastructure, the Defence Industrial Strategy, and procurement opportunities for its Arctic sensing systems and autonomous collaborative platform

• Wuxly has filed a new record with Crestview Strategy looking to engage the Federal Government on the companies capabilities and offerings as a Canadian manufacturer of smart textiles

• Conair Group has filed a new record with Bluesky Strategy Group looking to engage the Federal Government on contract opportunities to build Canada’s aerial wildfire fighting capacity

• Elevra Lithium has filed a new record with Crestview Strategy looking to engage the Federal Government on funding opportunities for lithium development in Quebec

• Lacroix Defense has filed a new record with de la Poupe Business Consulting looking to engage the Federal Government on contract opportunities for its smoke munitions and launchers, countermeasure expendables, and SYLENA decoy system

• Galaxia Mission Systems has filed a new record looking to engage the Federal Government on contract and funding opportunities for space technology and on procurement practices

• Accipiter Radar Technology has filed a new record with Policy Concepts looking to engage the Federal Government on funding opportunities for its smart surveillance networks for border and critical infrastructure security

• TerreStar Solutions has filed a new record looking to engage the Federal Government on spectrum management policy and regulation

• Ammolux has filed a new communication detailing a meeting with James Cudmore, Chief of Staff, Ministry of Defence Procurement at National Defence

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Photos Of The Week

As part of TNSRs continuous expansion I am always conscious to what can be further done eith This Week in Defence. Since it's inception, TWID has seen minimal change or expansion. The Lobbying section was the last addition, and that was over a year ago.

As we head into the holidays, I have been wanted to look at ways to expand TWID that would be unique, fun, and not break up the flow of the newsletter. AAfter much debate, it was decided that a section for images was the best option!

Every week we have dozens of images that we don't post because they don't fit into one of our traditional post structure. This to me has been a failure of the site for a while. I love to share photos, I think they're oftentimes among the coolest things we see in the week. Yet I never had space to share.

Enter the Photos of the Week! I don't fully know how to structure this, nor the limits. I do know that I wanna try and make this work though! If any of you have any suggestions, I would love to hear it.

Canadian Joint Operations Command: Op NANOOK NUNAKPUT 2026 strengthened CAF awareness, mobility, and readiness across the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. Working alongside the CCG, Canadian Rangers, and northern partners, we reinforced Canada's near-persistent operational posture in the Arctic. Credit: Cpl Nicholas Zahari

Canada’s first F-35 takes off on it's Maiden Flight. Credit: Eric Kilpatrick (@KpAviationPhoto on X)

Recognizing the team effort across Canadian industry and defence partners to develop the CU179 Peregrine. Credit: The Mappe Leaf, DND

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• It's rumored that we'll hear the first private company come public with wanting to invest in Suffield soon.

• There is rumors of delay to the Uplift UOR award that might push it into early next year

• As we hinted in the Q&A, be on the lookout for some new trucks! Big orders have reportedly been placed already for new Silverado 2500, and deliveries are supposed to be starting.

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