Canadian Armed Forces stories
Ottawa launches Level 1 cyber scheme for defence suppliers
4 days ago
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
Canada sets out cyber checks for defence suppliers, with annual self-assessments due from 2026 and tougher levels to follow in stages.
AtkinsRéalis, Hanwha Ocean sign Canada submarine pact
4 days ago
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supply chain
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rolls-royce
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national security
AtkinsRéalis, Hanwha Ocean seal MoU to explore Canadian submarine manufacturing, infrastructure and nuclear support under Ottawa defence strategy.
Feds backs Edmonton defence technology with CAD $6.1M
Last month
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supply chain
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smb
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r&d
Canada invests in Edmonton defence projects as Wyvern, the University of Alberta and Cando aim to boost supply chains and innovation.
Feds defence plan, Ukraine war, renews talk on CAF robotics
Last month
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robots
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drones
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manufacturing
Canada's new defence plans elevates battlefield robots from niche tools to core assets, as Ottawa eyes drones for strategy and industry.
Ottawa commits CAD $900m to boost defence innovation
Last month
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drones
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surveillance
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smb
Canada is investing over $900M in NRC defence R&D, backing drones, aerospace, quantum tech and biomedical countermeasures.
B.C. startup drone swarm tech wants to target wildfires faster
Last month
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robots
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clean technologies
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procurement
From fire-ravaged British Columbia to NATO defence, FireSwarm is betting ultra-heavy drone swarms can transform fires and frontline rescues.
BCIT audit praises strong cybersecurity governance
Last month
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edutech
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firewalls
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data protection
BC's auditor general has endorsed BCIT's cybersecurity governance, finding a strong, risk-based framework and no need for improvements.
Quantum, cloud and cyber take shape in Canadian defence plan
Sat, 28th Feb 2026
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spacetech
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hyperscale
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dc
Canada is weaving cyber and quantum tech into its defence plan, betting on research strength despite gaps in sovereign cloud capacity.
Canada & Japan seal pact on defence tech transfers
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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physical security
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
Canada and Japan sign pact easing defence tech and equipment transfers, deepening Indo-Pacific security and industrial cooperation.
Canada trains Philippine forces in defensive cyber ops
Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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cyber threat
Canada is running a five-day defensive cyber training course for Philippine forces, deepening military cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.
Canada launches CAD $244.2m DI Assist defence scheme
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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smb
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procurement
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ict sector
Canada commits CAD $244.2m to new DI Assist scheme, backing SMEs to develop defence and dual-use tech and bolster its industrial base.
Canada launches CAD $92M quantum tech defence initiative
Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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quantum computing
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cybersecurity
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it industry
Canada unveils new quantum tech scheme to bolster defence, keep top firms at home and turn early research gains into strategic clout.
Soldiers in Tech expands to boost veterans' technology careers
Tue, 11th Nov 2025
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data science
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martech
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ai
Soldiers in Tech expands in Ontario, offering fully funded tech training and support to veterans and families, boosting careers in cybersecurity, web development, and AI.
Photonic receives CAD $1 million grant for NORAD quantum tech
Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
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quantum computing
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ideas
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photonics
Photonic says the grant will go towards its advanced quantum repeater and networking tech supporting NORAD's defence modernisation across North America.
Canada's new space race is about one main thing: Satellites
Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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uc
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spacetech
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5g & beyond
Canada is accelerating its space ambitions, aiming to lead the next era of space exploration with innovative technology and bold missions.