CDR News Line 12.11.2026 Vancouver International Security Summit Asks Who Will Fix Canada’s Gaps The Vancouver International Security Summit (VISS) brings government, military, industry, academia and investors into one room to talk about national and economic security. This year’s theme was “Advancing Economic Security 12.11.2026 Sarah McLean Appointed as COO of Maritime Launch Services Maritime Launch Services Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah McLean as Chief Operating Officer (COO). With 20 years of experience spanning corporate strategy, public affairs, governance and 12.11.2026 COVE and Centech to Strengthen Canada’s National Innovation Network COVE has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Centech, one of Canada’s leading startup accelerators based in Montreal and affiliated with École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS). The agreement further 12.11.2026 Serco Inc. to acquire QinetiQ’s US business for $292 million The move expands Serco Inc.’s highly-technical program management and engineering expertise, broadens their naval work into solution delivery, and significantly increases exposure to the space systems market, including the U.S. 11.11.2026 Armament Technology Completes Ownership Transition, Names New CEO Armament Technology Incorporated (ATI), a Canadian designer, manufacturer, and distributor of premium optical sighting systems and accessories, announces the completion of an internal ownership transition. Trevor Publicover, ATI's long-standing Vice 11.11.2026 OSI Releases ECPINS 7 WECDIS with Latest NATO and IMO Standards OSI Maritime Systems (OSI) is pleased to announce the release of ECPINS 7, the latest generation of its flagship Warship Electronic Chart Display Information System (WECDIS). This major release introduces 11.11.2026 AirMatrix Begins Deployment Under Second ISC Contract for DND AirMatrix Inc. announced that deployment has commenced under its second contract through Innovative Solutions Canada (ISC), supporting the Department of National Defence (DND). 11.11.2026 Remembrance Day Statements Honour Veterans and Wainwright Fallen On Remembrance Day, we honour Canada's veterans, remember those who never returned home and recognize the members of the Canadian Armed Forces who continue to serve our country today. As 10.11.2026 RCAF Remembrance Day Flypasts: Where to See Them on Nov. 11 The Royal Canadian Air Force will conduct flypasts for several Remembrance Day commemorations across Canada on November 11. These will be carried out by aircraft from Royal Canadian Air Force 09.11.2026 Roshel to Acquire Stellantis Brampton Plant, Expanding Canadian Defence Manufacturing Stellantis agreement would give the Canadian manufacturer room to scale production, broaden its platform portfolio and pursue major defence opportunities. 09.11.2026 Top Aces to Provide Air Combat Training to French Forces Top Aces Inc. announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Top Aces France SAS (“Top Aces France”), has been awarded a contract to provide advanced adversary air (Red Air) training services to 09.11.2026 HMCS Robert Hampton Gray Arrives at New Home in Esquimalt His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Robert Hampton Gray was welcomed to its new home port of Esquimalt, British Columbia, following successful deployments and an historic coastal transfer through the waters 09.11.2026 BMO Unveils Afghanistan Memorial Hall Exhibit in Toronto BMO Veterans Advisory Council unveiled the Afghanistan Memorial Exhibit at First Canadian Place with Department of National Defence/Ministère de la Défense nationale, BGRE and Canada Company: Many Ways to Serve 06.11.2026 Defence investment is Canada’s next nation building opportunity Canada has made the commitment to invest in defence, and EY Canada’s Jamie O’Hare and John Fisher argue it’s time to turn that commitment into lasting national capability. 05.11.2026 Canadarm Plaque Unveiled at Canada Aviation and Space Museum Canadarm plaque unveiled at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum in Ottawa, commemorating the national significance of its 1981 deployment in space. First deployed in space in 1981 aboard the 05.11.2026 HMCS Moncton and Edmonton Return From NATO Mine Mission HMCS Moncton and Edmonton returned to Halifax, concluding a deployment to European waters with the Standing North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Mine Countermeasures Group One (SNMCMG1) under Operation REASSURANCE. 05.11.2026 Alexander MacDonald Appointed as new president for CSA The Government of Canada has appointed Alexander MacDonald as president of the Canadian Space Agency. He succeeds Lisa Campbell, who has served as president of the agency since 2020. 05.11.2026 Downsview North Hangars Offer Aerospace, Defence Opportunity Central to this opportunity are the North Hangars and surrounding lands, comprising approximately 41 acres of employment lands. The site encompasses five existing hangar buildings totalling approximately 548,000 square feet 05.11.2026 Wainwright Fire Update: 25 CAF Members Remain in Hospital In the days following the tragic incident on October 17, 2026, at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Wainwright, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) has remained focused on supporting the recovery of 04.11.2026 Gastops and Anschütz Sign MoU for CPSP Support Gastops and Anschütz have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on integration, testing, diagnostics, and sustainment activities for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP). The agreement establishes a 04.11.2026 Hypersonica Launches Canadian Operations This new Canadian entity reflects the growing demand for affordable, sovereign defence capability and expanded access to hypersonic testing. The announcement follows Hypersonica's recent €100 million Series B fundraise and 04.11.2026 Novacap Acquires OSI Maritime Systems in Canadian-Led Deal Novacap, a leading North American private equity firm, has completed its acquisition of OSI Maritime Systems (OSI), a Canadian-based company whose navigation and tactical technology supports 27 NATO and allied 04.11.2026 Galaxia Unveils OSPREY, a Canadian-Built Defence Satellite Galaxia announced OSPREY, an advanced Canadian-built satellite being developed to demonstrate new approaches to sensing, onboard processing, data movement and resilient space operations for defence applications. 03.11.2026 MDA Space Lands $100M+ Deal for EU IRIS² Satellite Antennas MDA Space Ltd. has entered into an agreement with Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), to begin work on MDA AURORATM broadband digital phased Previous Page1 Page2 Page3 Page4 Page5 Page6 Page7 Page8 Page9 Page10 Page11 Page12 Page13 Page14 Page15 Next View Current Issue Videos