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Remembering 250 Years Since The Battle of Quebec

In a Win for Noah, the United States Approves the Sale of P-8s to Denmark

The Islamic Republic of Iran designates the Royal Canadian Navy as a Terrorist Organization

This Week in Defence (very tiny edition) (12/29/25): GLAAM, Blackhawks, multiple Q&A, Hanwha Lobbying, more River-class changes?

Let's Talk with Noah (12/29/25): GLAAM again, The future of AI in Naval Platforms, Tudor Replacement, Hanwha & Munitions, will the U.S. Navy grow reliant on Canada?

Yes, We’re Getting New Helicopters (But Not What You Think)

Prime Minister Carney announces new support for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine

CBC has finally learnt about the Polar-class Amphibious Assault Ships, so now we get to talk about them

Let's Talk with Noah (Post-Holiday Mini Edition) (12/26/25): People & Submarines, A400, Will the CDC be a new Halifax?, Jets on GLAAM

This Week in Defence (12/23/25): Merry Christmas! Saab vs. Lockheed lobbying, Confirmation on Transport Canada’s aircraft fleet, future JSS, Lots of Lobbying, Steel

Let's Talk with Noah (12/22/25): Lasers, Huskys, Harbour Protection, Why is CPSP taking so long?

Secretary of State Fuhr delivers MP report

Reduced availability for next week

HMCS St. John’s returns from Operation REASSURANCE

HMCS Max Bernays returns home after historic deployment

New Torpedoes for the Type 212CD and Inocea buying a German yard?

Where Was Mr. Fuhr Today? (12/19/25)

SAFE: member states endorse agreement on the participation of Canada

Christiane Fox named new Deputy Minister of National Defence

Correcting myself from Yesterday: TKMS, Marmen, and Canadian production of 1.3964 Grade steel.

TKMS and Marmen sign strategic Teaming Agreement to support production of 212CD submarine segments in Canada

TNSR launches first Industry Engagement Survey

Where was Mr. Fuhr today? (12/17/25)

Breaking: BDC introduces platform to provide $4B to boost Canada’s defence and security ecosystem

The Department of National Defence Acquires Additional Apartment Complex in British Columbia

Minister Champagne strengthens trade and defence ties with key European partners

Ontario Launches Bid to Make Toronto Home to Defence, Security and Resilience Bank

RCAF working on Air-to-Air refueling for the Global 6500, MGen Smyth confirms (so let's talk about it)

Canadian Space Mining Corporation Rebrands as Canadian Strategic Missions Corporation, Launches Nuclear and R&D Subsidiaries

Canada’s National Security and Intelligence Advisor and Japan’s National Security Advisor discuss regional security

Minister of National Defence and Chief of the Defence Staff to visit Canadian troops during the holidays

Minister McGuinty announces new support for Ukraine at the 32nd Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting

Canadian and Icelandic Coast Guards sign agreement to increase cooperation

Canada could reportedly get up to an 80% share in SAFE projects, Euractiv reports

The Department of National Defence announces additional funding for temporary water treatment solution in Saguenay

Secretary of State Fuhr visits Norway and Germany to strengthen defence partnerships and advance industry engagement

This Week in Defence (Special Army Rumor Edition) (12/08/25): New Tanks, LUV Increase, ALAV numbers, MEDCAV options?, C9 apparently too

Volatus Aerospace Awarded $9M Defence Contract from NATO Partner, Accelerating Growth in Uncrewed Systems

Let's Talk with Noah (12/15/25): More Cyclones, Drones, What Replaces the Twotter?, NOSH

Saskatchewan Polytechnic joins NATO DIANA test centre network through ICON consortium

Joint Statement on Haiti Force Generation Conference

Government of Canada announces contract to deliver new multi-role aircraft for Royal Canadian Air Force

Secretary of State Fuhr and Minister Valdez to announce contract to strengthen Canadian Armed Forces

CGI to deliver secure mobile communications solution for NATO

Lockheed Martin Canada Awards OSI Maritime Systems with the Implementation Phase Contract for the First Three River-Class Destroyers

ADM(Mat) provides update on the Cormorant Mid-Life Upgrade (CMLU) project

ROKN Supports RCN Submariner Embark Program Aboard ROKS Ahnmu

Kenworth Expands Zero-Emission Lineup with New Medium Duty Battery-Electric Trucks

Peterbilt Expands Electric Vehicle Portfolio with All-New Medium Duty Models 536EV, 537EV and 548EV

Could Canada get CMAR next year? (probably not but maybe)

Department of National Defence announces funding for remediation and water treatment in North Bay

Ontario Building New Emergency Preparedness and Response Headquarters, Future Home of Ontario Corps

NATO DIANA announces it's 2026 Cohort!

Let's talk about the Minerva Initiative

Rocket Lab Awarded R&D Funding from Canadian Space Agency to Develop New Reaction Wheel for Medium-Class Satellites

General (Ret’d) Rick Hillier Named Honourary Chair as Canada’s Capital Region Bids for Global Defence Security Resiliency Bank Headquarters

New CMS for the German Navy – Lockheed Martin Canada and HENSOLDT cooperate on harmonising the German CMS landscape

CDMC Launches to Rebuild Canada’s Sovereign Defence Manufacturing Capacity

Government of Canada announces strategic partnership with MDA and Telesat to strengthen military communications in the Arctic (and lots of Noah Notes)

Bombardier Celebrates Entry-into-Service of the Global 8000 Aircraft, the World’s Fastest Business Jet

This Week in Defence (12/08/25): New Arms Package, Should Canada follow Norways lead? Canada in GCAP, Inocea, Active Protection Systems?

TNSR now available on Bluesky, Mastodon, and Threads!

Statement on Maritime Launch Participation in Canada’s Delegation to NATO STARLIFT Meetings in the Netherlands

Canada and Germany deepen their collaboration on advanced technologies

Helping SMEs support Canada’s defence and security needs

Let's talk with Noah (Special 4000+ words edition) (12/08/25): Bombardier MPA, ASCOD for MEDVCAV? Airlift, Orca, GBAD roundup, CMS330 on the River-class

Thales and Cohere Partner to Accelerate AI Integration for Naval In-Service Support in Canada

Ministers Lightbound, McGuinty and Secretary of State Fuhr to announce a strategic partnership to strengthen the Canadian Armed Forces Arctic operations

True North Strategic Review: 2025 End-of-Year Survey Analysis & Strategic Report

Does Norway show us the way forward?

First files moved under the Defence Investment Agency confirmed

AtkinsRéalis secures multi-year nuclear partnership with Rolls-Royce Submarines

Eligible businesses can now apply to the Regional Defence Investment Initiative to scale up, improve productivity and access supply chain opportunities

Kraken Robotics Appoints Kim Butler to Board of Directors and Hires Bernard Mills as Executive Vice President, Defence

Italian MOD comfirms Canadian Interest in GCAP

Inocea Group shows off their Shipyards

U.S. Stae Department approve new arms package to Canada, Small Diameter Bomb included.

Canadian Armed Forces establish Canadian Joint Forces Command

MDA SPACE AWARDED INITIAL CONTRACT BY CANADIAN SPACE AGENCY FOR RADARSAT CONSTELLATION MISSION REPLENISHMENT SATELLITE

Kepler Selected by Canadian Space Agency to Develop Next-Generation Earth Observation Concept Study

Government of Canada invests $47 million to secure access to essential Canadian Earth observation data

Volatus Aerospace Appoints Lieutenant-General (Ret’d) Christopher J. Coates to Board of Advisors

Ultra Maritime Delivers New Innovation in Hybrid Anti-Submarine Warfare Capabilities with Sea Tracker to DRDC

Davie Defense Closes Gulf Copper Acquisition, Confirming U.S. Shipbuilding Expansion

Davie and the CSSDN Launch a New Program in Lévis to Train the Next Generation of Shipbuilding Professionals

Defence Minister McGuinty announces new critical military equipment funding for Ukraine

Kraken Robotics Announces $12 Million in Orders for Synthetic Aperture Sonar and Subsea Batteries

EUMAM MOZ receives delegation from Canada, the Dallaire Institute and UNICEF to strengthen cooperation in the field of human rights

Canadian Armed Forces search and rescue crew awarded Certificate of Commendation for Exceptional Bravery at Sea

Canada's entry into SAFE to reportedly cost €10 Million

Serco Joins SkyAlyne to Deliver World-Class Support for Canada’s Future Aircrew Training Program

BluMetric Announces Acquisition of DS Consultants and $15 Million Brokered Offering

This Week in Defence (12/02/25): Cables, Obscure Vehicles, Army launches MINERVA, Cyclone Release 2.1 update, Trainer Rumors, Munitions

NordSpace Launches Space Systems Lab with Dual-Use Demo Satellite for SDA, Wildfires, Arctic Launching 2026 with SpaceX

Let's talk with Noah (12/01/25): MEDCAV, RCAF Modernization, Golden Dome, Technology Stuff.

Prime Minister Carney announced Canada's entry in European Union's SAFE initiative

AtkinsRéalis acquires Australia-based Engineering Consultancy ADG Engineers

Ministers Lightbound, McGuinty and Secretary of State Fuhr to announce a strategic partnership to strengthen the Canadian Armed Forces Arctic operations

Let's talk ASW again with Lieutenant Colonel (retired) Chris Bowen

Let's Talk about Cables (and the vessels that lay them)

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine General Oleksandr Syrskyi speaks with Chief of the Defence Staff General Jennie Carignan

Canadian Army launches MINERVA Initative for UxS

Quarterly Financial Report (QFR) for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 released

Government of Canada strengthens the future of federal emergency management

Department of National Defence advances innovation in drone detection technology

IN PHOTOS: first CT-157 Siskin II (Pilatus PC-21) gets its wings

Base Camp Connect Secures Major Acquisition Contract with Canadian Armed Forces

IDEaS launches Launch the North: Accelerating Canada's sovereign access to space contest

PH Defence Podcast E2 S1: Submarine Special 2, interview with Dr. Paul Mitchell

Joint statement on malicious cyber activity targeting Canadian critical infrastructure

The Obscure Vehicles of the CAF I

Calian Reports Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025

Manufacturing acceptance of first RCAF CT-153 Juno (Airbus H135) for FAcT program

Maritime Launch Appoints Ian McLeod to Board of Directors as Company Enters a New Phase of Growth Advancing Orbital Launch Capability in Canada

Nokia Canada breaks ground on new Ottawa innovation campus, helping to shape the future of Canadian Tech leadership

Calian Awarded Contract to Deliver Four Ka/Q/V-Band Gateways for Two Geostationary Satellites

Where was Vice-Admiral Topshee today? (11/25/25)

Melanie Joly visits HD Hyundai

This Week in Defence (11/24/25): Sweden, TKMS, Joly in Korea, CHER, CPSP RFP, NSM in Canada?

Kraken Robotics Reports Record Q3 2025 Financial Results

Irving Shipbuilding shows off new progress on the future CCGS Sermilik

Marshall Land Systems acquired by Flowing River Capital Partners

Minister Joly visiting the Republic of Korea and Japan to advance strategic industrial partnerships

National Defence to fly drones over downtown area of Ottawa

Let's talk with Noah (Special Mini-Mega Edition) (11/24/25): What did the Aussies do to the Type 26? France, Obscure Projects, Lots on the Fighter Review, Containers.

Canada’s Minister of Industry visits Hanwha Ocean shipyard in South Korea

Minister of Industry Melanie Joly arrives in Korea, Visits Hanwha’s Okpo yard

Where was Mr. Fuhr Today? (11/23/2025)

Minister McGuinty concludes 17th Halifax International Security Forum

Joint statement by the Government of Canada, the Government of Australia, and the Government of India

Updating the Continental Defence Corvette infobox + Correcting myself on names + New list for Seapower (also I added Terminology stuff)

SkyAlyne celebrates first RCAF acceptance of FAcT aircraft

Colonel (Ret’d) Nishika Jardine reappointed as Veterans Ombud

Defence Minister McGuinty announces the first project under BOREALIS

National initiative can strengthen security, data sovereignty, and sustainability for Canada’s Global Leadership in artificial intelligence (AI). Hypertec, a Canadian global leader in sustainable AI

EDGE and Exchange Income Corporation to Advance Cooperation in Aerospace and Defence

Maritime Launch Completes Second Successful Suborbital Demonstration from Spaceport Nova Scotia Launching T-Minus Engineering’s Barracuda Vehicle

CAE signs agreement with Saab for GlobalEye training platforms

Minister McGuinty to co-host the 17th annual Halifax International Security Forum

IBM Canada Strengthens Support for Canadian Defence Priorities

Statement from Bombardier on the Visit of Their Majesties of Sweden within their Facility in Dorval

INKAS reveals new M1 MRAP at MILIPOL 2025

Where was Mr. Fuhr Today? (11/19/2025)

Trips from Korea, Trips to Korea, and Korean Vans for CPSP?

Reaction Dynamics Announces Strategic Collaboration to Strengthen Canada’s Defence and Space Capabilities

TKMS closes in on German Naval Yards

Canadian-led NATO Multinational Brigade Latvia completes Exercise RESOLUTE WARRIOR 25

Is CPSP causing diplomatic issues? Maybe.

NEO Battery Partners with VC- Backed LFP Startup, Nascent Materials Inc., to Develop High- Performance Lithium-lon Batteries for Defense Drones and Al Energy Storage Systems

TKMS CEO Oliver Burkhard speaks on CPSP

Canada Deepens Space Ties with Europe Through Historic Investment

Defence Minister McGuinty hosts roundtable with defence industry stakeholders

Canadian-Swedish Strategic Partnership released

Saab offers localization of GlobalEye

Transport Canada fleet moving to DND?

PCL Hires Steven Waddell as Deputy National Director, Defence and Federal Government Relations

Thales Named One of Canada’s Top Employers in 2026

Canada signs joint statement of intent with Finland and United States to advance Icebreaker Collaboration Effort

Ericsson, Saab and Calian partner to Strengthen Canada's Communications Innovation

This Week in Defence (11/17/25): Sitting down with Vice-Admiral Topshee, General Dynamics enters DAME, CMS330 for Germany, A whole lot of Lobbying, Sweden, Rangers

Minister Sidhu welcomes German Navy $1-billion purchase of Canadian combat management system

Lockheed Martin Canada welcomes German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius

What of the Hero-class?

General Dynamics Land Systems teams with BAE Systems Hägglunds for Canada’s Domestic Arctic Mobility Enhancement Project

Let's talk with Noah (Special Mega Edition) (11/16/25): Lot's on CDC, Asterix, F-35 numbers, Victoria-class update.

Let's Talk with Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee, Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy

Lets Talk with Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee, Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy

Where was Mr. Fuhr Today? (11/14/2025)

Let's Talk about my Birthday tomorrow

Statement by the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, on Improvements to Canadian Armed Forces Compensation and Benefits

Where was Mr. Fuhr today? (11/14/25)

SAAB CEO confirms discussions with Bombardier, gives more details on Canadian offer

Seaspan delivers fourth ship under the National Shipbuilding Strategy, the Canadian Coast Guard's newest science research vessel

The Canadian Security Intelligence Service Director’s Annual Speech

South Korea Foreign Minister visits Bombardier Assembly Plant in Toronto

NORDSPACE AWARDED $1M FROM CANADIAN SPACE AGENCY TO ADVANCE ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING FOR ROCKET PROPULSION

Calian Announces First VENTURES Defence Partnership with TACTIQL

Doug Guzman starts at Defence Investment Agency (DIA), RFP for CPSP released.

Kraken Robotics Appoints BlueZone Group as Sales Representative for Australia and New Zealand

Carleton University to Host Discussion on Europe and Canada’s Strategic Response to the Russia–China Axis

Prime Minister Carney to visit the UAE and attend the G20 Leaders’ Summit in South Africa to deepen trade, technology, and defence partnerships

Minister Anand meets with France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs

Joint declaration following the fourth Canada-European Union Joint Ministerial Committee Meeting

This Week in Defence (11/11/25): Budget 2025, Korean stuff, CMS-330, New sensors for the Navy, Lockheed suffering, Kongsberg.

Canada’s Defence Awakening Still Sleeps Through Its Own Industrial Reality

Ministers of Veterans Affairs, National Defence and Public Safety mark Remembrance Day

CCC signs strategic cooperation agreement with Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA)

Monitoring and surveillance activities by Canada against illicit maritime activities including ship-to-ship transfers

Calian Group Announces Governance Changes to Support Strategic Operations Following Agreement with Plantro Ltd.

Remembering and Reflecting

HMCS Ville de Québec returns from Operation HORIZON

Annual closing of Canadian Coast Guard’s Arctic Marine Response Station

Let's talk with Noah (11/09/25): CDC numbers, GDLS & MEDCAV, Tanks

Team Korea concludes three day trip to Ottawa, signs new MOU and LOI

Ministers of Veterans Affairs, National Defence, Indigenous Services, Crown-Indigenous Relations, and Northern and Arctic Affairs united to mark Indigenous Veterans Day

Seaspan Shipyards partners with AYS Ship Repair to expand customer network

Korea-Canada Defence Conference held in Ottawa

Keel laid on Canadian Coast Guard’s Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship, the CCGS Sermilik

Canadian Air Force Visits Horizon Aircraft Indicating Growing Interest in Hybrid eVTOL

Germany reportedly selects CMS-330 as new Combat Management System for the Deutsche Marine

Telesat invests US$5 million in Farcast to develop fully integrated User Terminals for Telesat Lightspeed satellite network (plus an update on Telesat's Q3 results)

ABB Azipod® propulsion to power new Canadian icebreaker, ‘Polar Max’

Budget 2025: Everything you need to know on Defence (and my thoughts)

PHOTOS: HMCS William Hall demonstrates Submarine Suppoet capabilities as part of Exercise Viperfish Mercy

This Week in Defence (11/03/25): PM Carney in Korea, lots of rumors, MEDCAV, Gripen, Type 212CD, TNSR launches new Advertiser program

Swedish Delegation visiting Canada

Celebrating 25 Years of Service in Canada’s North: Nasittuq Corporation’s Legacy and Future

Let's talk with Noah (11/03/25): Gripens, Bombardier, Twotter, Cyclones

L3Harris and ESL Labs: A Strategic Investment in Canada’s Defence Future

Embassy of Canada in Germany to host Canada-Germany Security Forum

BREAKING: MDA SPACE MAKES $10 MILLION INVESTMENT IN MARITIME LAUNCH, BECOMES AN EQUITY OWNER AND A STRATEGIC PARTNER

Canada and the Philippines Sign a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement

New Look at Davies 120 Corvette

Volatus Aerospace Acquires Strategic Dual-Use UAS Technology to Support Canada's Sovereign Capabilit and Allied Defense Requirements Worldwide

Minister McGuinty to travel to the Philippines

Irving gives new, beautiful look at CCGS Donjek

Prime Minister of Canada visits Hanwha Ocean Shipyard in South Korea

Canadian Armed Forces apologizes for history of systemic racism and racial discrimination

Lockheed Martin Space Hosts Supplier Forum to Strengthen Canadian Collaboration

Cubic Awarded Canada Department of National Defence Contract for the Weapon Effects Simulation (WES) In-Service Support

True North Strategic Review launches new Advertisers program, releases updated Ethics and Standards rules

Irving provides new look at CCGS Donjek

The Carney in Korea Megathread

Canada and South Korea Deepen Security and Defence Cooperation with Comprehensive Partnership Agreement

BREAKING: Prime Minister Lee and Canadian Prime Minister Carney sign Security and Defense Partnership, promising support for a 60 trillion won order.

Prime Minister Carney attends South Korea-Canada Summit

The Icebreaker and AVSS present the Defence Tech Hackathon on November 15th!

Let's Talk about the Munitions of the Type-212CD

Construction begins on Canadian Coast Guard diesel-electric hybrid vessel as the final Bay Class search and rescue vessel is completed

Rules and Ethics: Editorial Independence and Advertising Policy

Aerospace, defence is coming for you!

Submarine Special: An Interview of Chris Bowen by Policy Hawk

NordSpace Announces New Advanced Manufacturing for Aerospace Lab (AMA Lab), Funding from Ontario Centre of Innovation

A new strategy to anchor the Ottawa-Gatineau Region as Canada’s Defence Innovation Hub

Let's talk with Noah (10/27/25): Is either Sub technically better? Orcas, Fighter Review, P-8 Update

This Week in Defence (10/27/25): Lots of Sub talk, CHER updates, Zetros Delivery Timeline.

Where was Mr. Fuhr today (10/26/25)

Geospectrum Technologies reportedly awarded contract for TRAPS Towed Array system

Lets Talk about the Munitions of the KSS-III

A word on Sovereign Launch

BlastOne International Enters Strategic Partnership with Seaspan Shipyards for Major Blast and Paint Project

Arcfield Canada included in MDA Space Solution for RCN ISTAR Program

Boeing Invests $2.7 Million CAD in ConvergX to Accelerate Aerospace Innovation

Government of Canada making strategic investments to grow Alberta’s defence industry

Let's Talk about the Underwater Environmental Awareness Project

Lets Talk a little bit more about TKMS proposal again

Seaspan awards contract to Ideal Welders for block construction on polar icebreaker

Jang Yeong-sil, the first KSS-III Batch II officially launched

Where was Stephen Fuhr today? (10/21/25)

Let's talk with Noah (10/21/25): Domestic Submarines again, Hyunmoo, missiles for the F-35

Volatus Aerospace to Launch Innovation Centre and Drone Manufacturing Hub at Mirabel to Strengthen Canada's Defence Readiness and Support NATO Allies

New Invitation to Qualify for the Light Utility Vehicle project released

New Look at the Spike LR2 in Latvia

This Week in Defence (10/20/25): LUV update, CFN everywhere, Dash-8 to the Coast Guard, Leo Modernization

Dominion Dynamics Launches to Build Canada's Sovereign Defence Future

Roshel Unveils Armored Ford Bronco for Law Enforcement at IACP 2025

Stellantis and Roshel Unveil New Armored Vehicle Lineup at IACP 2025

What will you do when the river becomes shallow and the roads are gone?

German and Norwegian Ministers of Defence to visit Canada next week

Prime Minister Carney to visit the Indo-Pacific region to deepen trade and defence relationships and unlock new economic opportunities for Canadians + Lots of thoughts from Noah

The Department of National Defence Provides Updates on Canadian Armed Forces Housing Across Canada

Canadian delegation visits TKMS yard in Kiel

Telesat purchases real estate in Timmins to develop Landing Station site for Telesat Lightspeed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network

Minister McGuinty attends NATO Defence Ministers’ Meetings

Yes, Canada need Sealift (but not what you think)

Arcfield Canada Welcomes Luc Sabourin as Vice President of Canadian Operations

Modernizing the True North Strategic Review

NATO Allies cooperate on next-generation training capability

Announcing the True North Strategic Review End of the Year Survey

AUSA 2025: First Looks at Increment 4 PRSM

This Week in Defence (10/14/25): Arctic Security Cutters, TKMS, F-35, DAME

TEAM VIGILANCE WELCOMES FIBREGLASS SOLUTIONS INC. INTO THE VIGILANCE PREFERRED SUPPLIERS PROGRAM

Ilmavoimat: Air combat training with the Royal Canadian Air Force in October 2025

Let's talk with Noah (10/06/25): More LAV stuff, IFM, lots of CUAS talk, Submarine Support

Seaspan awards build contract to Elomatic for Polar Icebreaker program

Date for 2025 Korea-Canada Defense Industry Cooperation Roadshow confirmed

AUSA 2025: Sikorsky Converts BLACK HAWK® into U-Hawk™, A Battle-Ready Autonomous UAS

AUSA 2025: AV Unveils Next Generation of Switchblade® Loitering Munitions

RCAF statement: Canada, Australia, and United Kingdom trilat meeting

Joly speaks on the F-35 Review.

Canadian Army Command and Staff College paid a visit to the Baltic Defence College

Minister Anand to travel to India, Singapore and China

Joint statement: Shadow Fleet Task Force

Irving gives updated look at CCGS Donjek

The Arctic Security Cutter: Showcasing the potential of Canada in International Partnerships.

World Mental Health Day: MDA Space Partners with A Dollar A Day Foundation

Where was VAdm Angus Topshee yesterday? (08/10/25)

BREAKING: White House selects Seaspan design for six U.S. Coast Guard Arctic Security Cutters, signs MOU with Davies for five POLAR100 as well.

Lets talk a bit about TKMS

Minister McGuinty to welcome Canadian Coast Guard to Defence Team

Kongsberg Geospatial and NordSpace Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Canada’s Responsive Space Launch Capabilities.

This Week in Defence (9/22/25): Korea vs. Germany, HIMARS, The new DIA, More Toyotas, News in the Pipeline.

Korea and Canada Hold the First Director-General-Level Foreign and Defense (2+2) Meeting

CURTISS-WRIGHT AWARDED $25M CONTRACT TO PROVIDE AIRCRAFT HANDLING SYSTEMS AND SUPPORT FOR ROYAL CANADIAN NAVY RIVER CLASS DESTROYERS

Hanwha Ocean sponsors 2025 Imjin Hockey Classic

Let's talk with Noah (10/06/25): LUSV, LAV stuff, AOPS to the Coast Guard, Ro/Ro, SAFE, building Submarines

Canadian Army releases Capstone Operating Concept, the second major document of restructuring.

Volatus Aerospace and VoltaXplore Sign LOI for Canadian-Made Battery Supply to Power Next-Gen Drones

Canadian Space Agency Awards $1 Million R&D Contribution to Canadian Space Mining Corporation to Power the Future on the Moon

Calian Acquires Canadian-based InField Scientific, Expanding Company’s Electromagnetic Security and Control Capabilities

Where was Mr. Fuhr today? (03/10/25)

Bombardier’s Global 7500 Jet Soars to New Heights With its 150th Speed Record, Building on its Industry-Defining Record-Setting Performance

Creative Destruction Lab announces CDL Defence, a global initiative for dual-use technologies

CCI Launches the Canada Defence Procurement Readiness Program

HANWHA OCEAN MEETS WITH MORE THAN 35 CANADIAN COMPANIES AND ORGANIZATIONS AT DEFSEC 2025

Japanese MOFA: Monitoring and surveillance activities by Canada against illicit maritime activities including ship-to-ship transfers

Reaction Dynamics signs new MOU with Australian Space Machines Company

TKMS hosts Supplier Days events, to host further events in Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver

BREAKING: Prime Minister Carney announces the creation of the Defence Investment Agency

Secretary of State (Defence Procurement) Stephen Fuhr meets with German officials

BREAKING: U.S State Department approves sale of HIMARS to Canada

Seaspan, Genoa sign contract for technical design services on heavy polar icebreaker

BluMetric and DNG Defence Sign Memorandum of Understanding at DEFSEC Atlantic 2025 to Advance Sovereign, Sustainable Solutions for Canada

Canadian Ambassador to South Korea Confirms Hyundai Heavy Industries' Submarine Construction Capabilities

This Week in Defence (9/22/25): Interview with Dominic Cardy, Multiple Let's Talks with Noah, Indonesia, Update on September announcements, Multiple project updates

Let's talk with Noah (09/29/25): Special CDC edition! (also CV90, Boeing)

Royal Canadian Navy Pays Off Kingston-class warships

Boeing Partners with Bluedrop Training and Simulation to Support CV-22

Telesat expands relationship with Calian to develop resilient operational data platform for Telesat Lightspeed

Babcock Canada and NyRad Partner to Maximize Economic Opportunities in Canadian Patrol Submarine Project

CAE signs subcontract with Lockheed Martin Canada to begin implementation phase for the River-class destroyer program

SEA Canada opens manufacturing facility in Ottawa, Ont.

Article on Russian Icebreaker renewal + new Ice-Class list

Minister Anand meets with Republic of Korea’s Minister of Foreign Affairs

Parliamentary Secretary Naqvi strengthens Canada’s trade and investment ties with Association of Southeast Asian Nations

Minister McGuinty introduces legislation to modernize the military justice system

Minister Anand meets with Mark Rutte, NATO Secretary General

TELUS opens Canada's first fully Sovereign AI Factory

NATO and Canada conclude agreement on co-location of NATO Liaison Office to the United Nations

Update to whats going in in September (everything is actually pushed back)

MDA SPACE SELECTED TO DELIVER ENHANCED SPACE SITUATIONAL AWARENESS DATA SERVICES TO CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENCE

Joint Statement on the bilateral meeting between Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney and the President of Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto

Irving Shipbuilding awards L3Harris new River-class destroyer contract: Visual Surveillance System

Seaspan and Stantec celebrate completion of outfitting pier for Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy

MDA SPACE AND OTTAWA SENATORS ANNOUNCE MULTI-YEAR PARTNERSHIP TO INFORM AND INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION – ON AND OFF THE ICE

Talking Defence with the Canadian Future Party and Dominic Cardy

Mario Baril, National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces Ombudsman Statement to the Standing Committee on National Defence (NDDN)

CAE joins SNC team as training systems partner for the Next-Gen Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) aircraft

Let's talk with Noah (9/22/25): A400, We have to many trucks, CAMM

CT142 Dash-8 achieves Initial Operational Capability (IOC) under the Multi-Fleet Air Traffic Management Avionics (MFATMA) project.

National Defence Minister McGuinty meets with U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth

Calian Launches Canada’s First Defence Innovation Orchestrator to Scale Small to Mid-Sized Enterprise

General Dynamics Land Systems and Daimler Truck commit to a strategic partnership

Canada Army Run 2025: Thousands Racing with Purpose in Support of the Canadian Armed Forces

This Week in Defence (9/22/25): Interview with Hanwha, Twitter Spaces with Hawky, Everyone files a record even if they're late to the party by like six months, More SAFE, and Cyclone replacements

His Majesty’s Canadian Ship Frédérick Rolette connects with Nunavik

Canadian Army releases Inflection Point 2025, the first document of restructuring.

Ministers of Veterans Affairs and National Defence mark 110th anniversary of Newfoundland Regiment’s arrival at Gallipoli

Lets Talk with Micheal Coulter, Hanwha Aerospace Global Defense CEO & Steve Jeong Head of Naval Ship International Business, Hanwha Ocean released!

Lets Talk with Micheal Coulter, Hanwha Aerospace Global Defense CEO & Steve Jeong Head of Naval Ship International Business, Hanwha Ocean!

Update on SAFE & Canada

Prime Minister Carney announces new partnership with Mexico to elevate ties across trade, energy, and security

Alchemy Secures $6M to Scale Global Defence and Automotive Innovations

Jaoanese MOD: Japanese F-15s visit Goose Bay!

Japan MOFA: Monitoring and surveillance activities by Canada against illicit maritime activities including ship-to-ship transfers

Canada’s Chief of Defence Gen Jennie Carignan engages with CFB Shilo troops on historic visit

MetOcean Telematics® Awarded Iridium® Satellite Services Contract by Government of Canada

Canada and Portugal protect sensitive information and promote economic prosperity with signing of General Security of Information Agreement

WestJet and CAE sign contract to bring world-class aviation professional training facility to Calgary

Bombardier Announces 2024 Winners of its Supplier Recognition Program

Let's talk with Noah (9/15/25): GBAD, Procurement, Europe

This Week in Defence (9/15/25): Hanwha, Irving meets everyone, SAFE, and restructuring

Lets give a quick update on Canada and SAFE

Hanwha for Canada: Hanwhas Package to rebuild the Canadian Armed Forces

TNSRxHANWHA: Announcing a week of coverage on Canada's hottest defence company.

Royal Canadian Air Force Welcomes first two Future Aircrew Training Program Aircraft

Hanwha Ocean and Babcock Canada Sign Teaming Agreement for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project

SkyAlyne signs EllisDon for design of FAcT infrastructure buildings

Glamox’s MARL International teams with Apex Industries to light three new Royal Canadian Navy destroyers

Kongsberg: Contracts for supplying propulsion systems for the River Class Destroyer program

Let's talk with Noah (9/10/25): Tanks, Cyclones, Churchill

Canada and Spain sign General Security of Information Agreement, protecting sensitive information and promoting economic prosperity

Minister McGuinty attends 30th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group

Successful trial of UK’s first autonomous military submarine spurs extended collaboration between BAE & Cellula

CANADIAN DEPUTY MINISTER OF NATIONAL DEFENCE VISITS HANWHA OCEAN SHIPYARD

Canadian Coast Guard begins new chapter of marine training excellence as it celebrates the institution’s 60th Anniversary

This Week in Defence (9/8/25): Whats happening in September, Davie showcases new Corvette, Every CHER bundle ever.

Airbus Bolsters Innovation and Technology Through Investment in IPR Innovative Products Resources for Canada's Strategic Tanker Transport Capability Programme

Teodoro, Beck vow to advance bilateral defense in Seoul meet

The Director of the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) and the Canadian Deputy Minister of Defence discuss cooperation on defense industries, including submarines during Seoul visit.

Canadian Armed Forces Member Located Deceased in Latvia on Operation REASSURANCE

IDEaS launched Drone surge: Scaling tactical Uncrewed Aerial Systems manufacturing for modern defence contest

CAE inaugurates Central European flagship business aviation training centre in Vienna

Kraken Robotics Announces $13 Million in Synthetic Aperture Sonar and Battery Sales

Mika Heiskanen Appointed as CEO for Davie Shipyards in Finland

Statement from Commander Canadian Joint Operations Command regarding Missing Canadian Armed Forces Member Deployed to Latvia

What's coming this month?

Statement from the Canadian Armed Forces on Canada’s participation in a Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity

ONE9 and Invest Ottawa Join Forces to Accelerate Defence Entrepreneurs and Strengthen Canada’s Security Innovation Ecosystem

Allen-Vanguard launches SECURIS, a mobile counter drone trailer, as part of a new counter drone collaboration with Metis, Blighter, Openworks and EdeyFX

Davie shows first look at potential CDC candidate.

Canadian Coast Guard officially joins the Defence Team.

Let's talk with Noah (9/1/25): Subs, M777, NTACS, Under the Sea?

This Week in Defence (9/1/25): Submarine update, Coast Guard news coming, First look at the Zetros, LRSS

Norway selects the Type 26 for its next frigate

A thank you letter to all of you

Cellula Robotics Announces Guardian Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Sale

H55 Accelerates North American Expansion with New Aircraft Battery Pack Manufacturing Facility in Canada

Government of Canada funds improvements to Arctic ground search and rescue

Seaspan welcomes selection of qualified bidders for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project

STATEMENT BY HANWHA OCEAN REGARDING CANADIAN PATROL SUBMARINE PROJECT

Canadian Prime Minister Carney visits shipyard in Kiel – TKMS in final selection round with the 212CD Program

Canada strengthens ties with Latvia and renews key NATO mission, confirms renewal of Operation REASSURANCE for three years.

Official: The Government of Canada takes the next step as part of the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project, downselects TKMS and Hanwha

Carney to make Submarine announcement today, TKMS and Hanwha downselected.

This Week in Defence (8/25/25): Lots of Visits, the last AOPS delivered, CDC, something is coming...

MDA shows off the RCN S-100 + answering some questions on the platform

Canada Signs a Military Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding with Indonesia’s Armed Forces

The Polish Livethread: Carney meets with Tusk, elevating the strategic partnership, Defence show priorities

Navantia sets dates for Industry Engagement involving CPSP

Canada and Ukraine sign new Defence Cooperation Agreements, statements from Ukrainian MOD Denys Shmyhal

The Ukraine Livethread: Statements from Canada and Ukraine on Carney’s trip to Ukraine, new commitments and agreements.

Prime Minister Mark Carney making surprise trip to Ukraine

An update on CDC, New CDC wikibox and a spreadsheet about Ice Classes

Prime Minister Carney to strengthen Canada’s trade and security partnerships in Poland, Germany, and Latvia

PAL Aerospace to Acquire Airtask Group, Strengthening UK Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Capabilities and Global Reach

Le Groupe ALMACO secures major contract from Davie to outfit Canadian Coast Guard's Polar Max Icebreaker

Year-Round Shipping from Port of Churchill Focus of New Agreement Between Arctic Gateway Group and Fednav Limited

End of an Era: The future HMCS Robert Hampton Gray, Canada’s Sixth Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship is Delivered to the Royal Canadian Navy

Minister Anand concludes successful visit to Finland to strengthen partnerships between Canada and Nordic countries

Minister Joly speaks on Sweden (Saab, Lockheed, Fighter Review and the Defence Industrial Base)

Government of Canada marks start of construction of its Polar Max icebreaker

Joint statement: Toward a strategic partnership between Canada and Sweden

Canada and Finland joint statement on foreign and security policy strategic partnership

Canada partners with Cohere to accelerate world-leading artificial intelligence

Roshel and Swebor sign new agreement to produce Ballistic Steel in Canada

Canada in Scandinavia Livethread (Saab, Roshel, Finland)

This Week in Defence (8/18/25): Topshee wants submarines, Ukraine wants Canada, Nordics everywhere, LAV & CPSP Updates

Enter the Nordic Era

Minister Joly and Secretary Fuhr are heading to Sweden!

Ukrainian Minister of Defense Denys Shmyhal meets with Natalka Cmoc, Ambassador of Canada to Ukraine

Ministers of Veterans Affairs and National Defence mark Victory in Asia and the Pacific and the End of Second World War

Minister of National Defence concludes visits to Canadian Armed Forces bases in Edmonton and Cold Lake

Denmark's Greenland Committee to visit Canada.

Next Dynamics Completes Acquisition of Integrated Launcher Solutions Inc.

Operation North Pacific Guard wraps up unprecedented four-nation patrol of the Pacific high seas

Why not GLAAM?

Minister of National Defence visits Canadian Forces Base Winnipeg

Followup on Canada’s JLTV purchase

C-CORE Awarded IDEaS Grant to Advance Arctic Ice Navigation

AVSS Secures Nationwide SFOC Approval From Transport Canada for Drone Avalanche Control Technology

Canada Secures Sovereign Path to Orbit: Maritime Launch and Reaction Dynamics Sign Pathfinder Agreement to Establish Domestic Orbital Launch Capability

Construction Begins at NordSpace's Atlantic Spaceport Complex (ASX) in Canada, Ahead of First Commercial Rocket Launch

Greg

This Week in Defence (8/11/25): Canada's Defence Industrial Policy released date, RCN acquires the S-100, CANSOFCOM acquired the JLTV, and a whole lot of bonuses.

Canada approved for Joint Light Tactical Vehicle purchase.

Boeing Investments Strengthen British Columbia’s Aerospace Industry

The Government of Canada announces new Pay Increase and Benefits package for the Canadian Armed Forces.

Seaspan awards Master Service Agreement to BC-based Tri-Metal Fabricators for heavy Polar Icebreaker

Bombardier to Launch Major U.S. Services Expansion Initiative Across Multiple States

Volatus Aerospace Secures $1M Tactical ISR Drone Contract from NATO Partner

Xanadu Selected for Prestigious Canadian Defence Program to Pioneer Next-Generation Battery R&D

BREAKING: The Government of Canada announces MDA and the S-100 for the Royal Canadian Navys ISTAR project

This Week in Defence (8/04/25): SPAAAAACE, Algoma Steel, What to do if you're banished to the Indo-Pacific, Lockheed and the Fighter Review

Let's talk about the economics of the F-35 review

Bombardier Second Quarter Performance Places Corporation on Track for Full-Year Guidance while Backlog Grows Significantly

MDA SPACE SELECTED BY ECHOSTAR FOR WORLD’S FIRST OPEN RAN D2D LEO CONSTELLATION (+a long rant on space stuff)

Canadian Coast Guard welcomes the CCGS Baie des Chaleurs into service

Roshel Achieves Certification Under Ford’s New Upfitter Program

Seaspan Announces Strategic Trilateral Partnership with American and Finnish Allies to Deliver U.S. Coast Guard’s Arctic Security Cutter

Dominion Dynamics

This Week in Defence (7/28/25): Kingston-class and Orca news, a Pacific Radar system, Groupe Ocean, new MMSM Vessel Timeline

Update on the Korean Special Delegation to Canada

BREAKING: Royal Canadian Navy to start divesting the Kingston-class this fall.

Governments Of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Arctic Gateway Group Sign Agreement to Bolster Northern Trade

Supporting Quebec's maritime sector - Quebec supports the growth of Groupe Océan

Update: Korean government to send Special Envoy to Canada ahead of a decision on CPSP

Let's talk about the Light Utility Vehicle project (for a third time)

Random thoughts of Jeffry Brock (and other 60's navy stuff.)

National Defence announces sites for the Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar project

Hanwha Ocean Selects Canada’s Hepburn Engineering for Republic of Korea Navy AOE-II Project

Hanwha Ocean to open Canadian Office

This Week in Defence (7/7/15): Radar for the Icebreakers, SAR Satellite update, Drones

Press Release: Seaspan signs MoU with Ontario-based Stigterstaal Canada & Algoma Steel

Press Release: MDA SPACE ACHIEVES AN INDUSTRY FIRST IN SATELLITE DIGITAL BEAM FORMING WITH MDA AURORA™

Press Release: Terma SCANTER Radar to equip the Canadian Coast Guards Multi Purpose Icebreakers and CCGS Arpatuuq

This Week in Defence: Special Rumor Edition (Restructuring, Medium Cavalry, New LAV)

Korean government reportedly considering Special Envoy to Canada ahead of a decision on CPSP

Office of the Procurement Ombud released new report, details recommendations on Procurement reform

CACI awarded new contract under Phase II of the Counter Unmanned Aerial System UOR.

Press Release: Davie Acquires Enersense Offshore

This Week in Defence (7/7/25): 500,000 man military?, Polar Helicopters, Spending Limits, Restructuring

Let's talk about the Continental Defence Corvette

Let's talk ASW with Lieutenant Colonel (retired) Chris Bowen

Noah has a Ko-Fi now

Let's talk about Detterence

Introducing Let's Talk with Noah!

This Week in Defence (6/30/25): Restructuring Plans approved, Trainers, Full-Rate Production begins on the Rivers.

Let's talk about Noah's mini-vacation and the future

This Week in Defence (6/24/25): Canada-EU summit, NATO, Departmental Plans and the Continental Defence Corvette

Canada & the Nato Summit

Let's talk about the Canada-EU Summit

2025-2026 Departmental Plan released

Let's Talk about this week

This Week in Defence (6/17/25): Bombardier forms partnerships, Canada building relationships and Roshel meets with everyone

Let's talk about AEWC

Let's talk about the Coast Guard move.

Noah's Week in Defence (6/10/25): 20% Pay Raise confirmed, TKMS sets up a new office, Leonardo gets into lobbying, A-OTHR

Defence Announcement Livethread: Breaking down 2% spending, Coast Guard, comments from the Prime Minister

True North Strategic Review Community Survey

Let's talk briefly about NATO spending

Let's Talk About Ground-Based Air Defence

Current CPSP partnerships as of June 2025

Let's talk about more visits from the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA)

Noah's Week in Defence (6/2/25): Team Vigilance, More Cyclone Issues, Bridge & Gap news

Reflections from CANSEC 2025: Trust, Outreach, and the Desire to Do Better

My Experience at CANSEC + Lots of Photos

Hanwha Ocean of South Korea signs MOUs with Canadian partners at CANSEC 2025

Hanwha signs MOUs with Canadian partners

Let's talk about CANSEC day 1.

Roshel reveals a new SENATOR

PRESS RELEASE: Saab receives order from Canada for the Carl-Gustaf M4 weapon

Hanwha to Showcase Integrated Defence Solutions for Canada at CANSEC 2025

Let's talk about this weeks visit by DAPA Commissioner Seok Jeon-geun

Let's talk about Prime Minister Carney talking about Golden Dome

An update on my status for CANSEC

Noah's Week in Defence (5/5/20): Golden Dome, USN exploring Canadian Shipbuilding, LUV Update

Why HIMARS?

We have a new Minister of Defence! (and procurement...)

Noah's Week in Defence (5/5/12): SPIKE, RCMP, and new lobbying updates

The three goals of the Liberal Government

Noah's Week in Defence (5/5/25): South Korea, Ground Based Sensors, AOPV UAS

Hanwha launches new website for CPSP + answering some questions

Let's talk about the Conservative Platform

Let's talk about the Liberal Platform

Let's Talk about Part II of the Conservative Arctic Strategy

Let's recap all the defence related talk from the French Language Debate

Let's talk about even more promises from Mark Carney

The Missing Support Fleet

Let's talk about Roshel and their newest vehicle

Noah's Week in Defence (3/31/25): RCN ISTAR, Platforms, and not much else

Let's talk about Carneys first defence promises.

Let's talk about promises.

Let’s talk about Carney, OTHR, IFM, and some other things I didn’t put in a newsletter

Let’s talk about Billy and the F35

Let's talk about the Koreans

Noah's Week in Defence (3/10/25): Whole lotta news, Bridges, NVSM, CHER, and new projects

To much news (Rivers, Icebreakers, Oh My!)

Welcome to the Nuclear Age

Let’s talk very briefly about NTACS

Let's talk about CPSP

The Indirect Fires Modernization

Noah's Week in Defence (2/17/25): Switchblades to Latvia, IFM RFI and a new Cyber Security Strategy

Noah's Week in Defence (2/3/25): New Housing, XLUUV and Anti-Tank Mines?

Oh Canada...

Let's talk about Vigilance

The CMMC Update

Noah's week in defence (1/27/25): Land Cruisers, UAS on the AOPV, and LRPF Rumors

On Production and Being SMART

The Update