Telesat wins $1.6B for Canadian Arctic MILSATCOM
The contract is just the first step in a broader MoD plan to develop a secure Arctic communications grid.
Rheinmetall unveils new guided-missile frigate projected for North American tender
The German GMF 140 is envisioned to integrate US-sourced radar options, hypersonic weapons and ballistic missiles, the AEGIS Combat System, and 64 Strike-Length Vertical Launch System cells.
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Watch experts discuss foreign influence risks, evolving DoD policy, and strategies for balancing security with scientific collaboration.
GCAP timeline could shrink ‘by a couple of years,’ Leonardo CEO says
Lorenzo Mariani said the sixth-gen fighter could enter service two years ahead of its 2035 target date, but only if some requirements for the "initial version" were altered.
CAE hopes Canada’s new GCAP status brings industry business
Official announcements were circumspect about any active role for Ottawa in the sixth-gen fighter program, but that could change.
Canada officially joins GCAP next-gen fighter program as observer
Japanese defense chief Shinjiro Koizumi said Canada's new involvement in GCAP was "monumental."
Joining GCAP would not impact current-gen fighter decision: Canadian defense minister
David McGuinty said Canada's planned F-35 purchase is still under review and will remain so “until we take the time to get it right for Canadians.”
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Canada to invest $1.4B in armored vehicles in partnership with GDLS-Canada
The partnership will grow Canada’s fleet of ACSVs from 360 to 550.
Canada to join GCAP next-gen fighter program as observer: Reports
While Ottawa previously confirmed its first order for 16 Lockheed Martin F-35s, it has spent the last year reviewing its future fighter jet fleet options.
Six takeaways from the 2026 NATO Summit
From deep strike funding to a relatively tame Trump, what emerged from the event will have largely pleased most of the 32 allies.
Eight NATO allies to create new satellite mega-constellation
The network will involve Denmark, Canada, Finland, Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden and Turkey.
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Canada selects Germany’s ThyssenKrupp to build new submarine fleet
The planned purchase will be groundbreaking for Canada’s naval capabilities, as the country has not acquired newly built submarines in over 60 years.
In Japan, Canadian defense minister expresses interest in GCAP sixth-gen fighter project
David McGuinty called the Global Combat Air Programme a "promising initiative."
Australia, Canada sign $1.75B agreement for Over the Horizon Radar system
This is the largest Australian defense export to date, Canberra said.
Canada opens negotiations on M-346 trainer aircraft
The news comes as Canada continued to debate whether to finalize a large procurement of F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, or add in a procurement of Saab-made Gripen jets