The year Canadian tech embraced defence
With billions set to flow into the country’s defence industry, Canadian tech is angling for a cut.
Defence tech
Canada’s largest VC reports for duty
Plus: Canada launches its own quantum research program to rival DARPA initiative.
BDC unveils $4-billion defence technology platform
Crown corporation explicitly encourages businesses to “apply their skills to defence needs.”
BDC tells VCs it’s willing to lift restrictions on defence investing
Crown corporation aims to support the build up of Canada’s defence industry.
Canadian Space Mining Corporation plans for “rapid expansion” in 2026 under new name
The Canadian Strategic Missions Corporation rebrand reflects a broader focus on critical technologies.
Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy must include procurement pathways for tech
The Icebreaker co-founder argues Canada must resist a reflexive historical response to our southern neighbour.
Canada launches its own quantum research program to rival DARPA initiative
Nord Quantique, Xanadu, Photonic, and Anyon to get up to $23 million in funding through CQCP.
Twenty Canadian companies join NATO’s largest-ever defence accelerator cohort
NATO DIANA connects companies with military end-users, mentors, and investors in the North Atlantic.
Feds’ new Defence Investment Agency awards first contract to MDA Space and Telesat
Partnership will develop satellite communications capabilities in the Arctic.
Cohere announces partnership with Thales Canada amid defence tech push
Toronto company’s AI will help French defence contractor service Royal Canadian Navy fleets.
Feds unveil $358-million initiative to bolster Canada’s defence supply chain
Regional Defence Investment Initiative will be deployed by Canada’s regional development agencies.
Canada’s NordSpace announces 2026 satellite launch on SpaceX rocket
Mission slated for next year is part of aerospace startup’s new Space Systems Lab.
Dominion Dynamics’ CEO thinks defence is a “generational opportunity” for Canadian entrepreneurs
Eliot Pence wants to undercut US reliance and build Canada’s “defence prime.”
Nord Quantique, Xanadu, Photonic advance to next phase of DARPA quantum race
US military-backed initiative aims to build useful quantum computer by 2033.
#Budget2025 hints at full scope of federal government’s defence agenda
Budget 2025’s $80 billion earmark establishes defence as a cornerstone of federal tech commitments.