This Week in Defence (10/05/26): First B&GC Contract, More Low-Cost UAS Contracts, IAMD, Roshel acquires Centigon, CRC New Facility, Peregrine, GDMS UGV, Scott Aerospace Expands to Canada, Ontario
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Hey Gang.
It's a short week this week. We got a short Lobbying section, and a short but very eventful project section this week, more specifically, we have our first contract related to Bridge and Gap Crossing Modernization! That and more DDI Contracts coming down the pipeline.
Beyond that, this week is dominated by comoanies expanding. Roshel and Centigon, Canada Rocket Company prepared for thr Medium-Lift race, Landing Zones and Japan’s Meisei expand cooperation, and the UKs Scott Aerospace starts their expansion into Canada.
It's the start of the big October, and Industry takes the dominant lead in getting out there ahead of DEFSECs opening tomorrow! As a reminder, I expect all of you to keep me updated, as sadly I am not attending. If you don't, I will be very sad.
Remember that you can always submit your media and press releases to us at info@truenorthstrategicreview.ca!
Several military vehicles such as a Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle (TAPV), a Fat Truck, and a Bandvagn 206 (BV 206), make their way toward the community of Resolute Bay, Nunavut, for a visit with the community on August 25. Photo by: Master Corporal Natasha Punt
From left to right, Commanding Officer Kevin R. Jones of the Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) Henry Larsen, Chief Warrant Officer James Bull, Land Task Force Sergeant Major. Lieutenant-Colonel Christopher Van Den Berg, Land Task Force Commander, Commander Brian Henwood, Commanding Officer of His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Robert Hampton Gray, Lieutenant-Commander Jeffrey Woodhouse, a Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class from HMCS Robert Hampton Gray, and Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class Ivan Lightwood pose for a group photo in front of the CCGS Henry Larsen and HMCS Robert Hampton Gray in Resolute Bay, Nunavut, on September 11, to recognize the achievements of all teams working together towards mission success during Operation NANOOK-NUNAKPUT. Photo: Corporal Gwyneth Lovell
The future of RCAF pilot training continues to take shape at 15 Wing Moose Jaw. Last week, CT-102B Astra II instructor pilots conducted their first formation flights, marking an important step in the introduction of the new Future Aircrew Training aircraft. Photo: Maj Adam Stewart, Canadian Armed Forces
The Multinational Logistics Unit (MLU) of Multinational Brigade Latvia conducts convoy sustainer training through a variety of realistic scenarios during Operation REASSURANCE in Selija, Latvia, on August 20, 2026. Photo 📸: Cpl Sébastien Lauzier-Labarre, Canadian Armed Forces imaging technician
• The IAMD team is moving quickly it seems ahead of the upcoming defence policy. Therr have been recent engagements with Korean and European officials about potential Ground-Based Air Defence solutions. There was also apparently a trip to Korea last week. There is renewed look at IAMD federally, beyond the recent Freyja discussions
• Speaking on this, there is likely to be a renewed focus on domestic programs in the upcoming DPU
• Ontario's own Defence Industrial Strategy is planned to be released in the coming weeks
• Same for Navy Fleet Mix
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