CDR News Line 11.09.2026 Introducing 1st Canadian Division 3rd Canadian Division, which has represented Western Canada for nearly 40 years, will be stood down on Sept. 10. In its place will stand up 1st Canadian Division, which will 11.09.2026 Volatus Aerospace Awarded Canadian Defence Contract for Tactical ISR Uncrewed Aircraft Systems for up to 5,000 systems The initial procurement includes 100 tactical ISR UAS systems, and provides Canada, at its sole discretion, with options to acquire up to an additional 4,900 tactical ISR UAS, creating a 11.09.2026 GDMS–Canada Signs Memorandum of Understanding with GreenTech Harvest to Support Co-production of UAVs for Ukraine Under the MOU, the companies have established a framework for collaboration focused on Ukrainian-designed unmanned systems. The intent is to bring together GreenTech Harvest’s operational experience with General Dynamics Mission 11.09.2026 CIBC Commits $2B to Help Canadian Defence and Dual-Use Businesses Grow The commitment is designed to help Canadian companies scale, strengthen domestic capability and pursue growth opportunities in sectors that are becoming increasingly important to Canada's economic resilience and long-term competitiveness. 10.09.2026 Canada Launches Drone Marketplace, Announces New Ukraine Support Prime Minister Carney announced the creation of the Defence Drone Initiative Marketplace (DDIM) Supply Arrangement. This national digital drone marketplace will connect operators and end-users to this Canadian defence ecosystem 10.09.2026 Zighra Qualifies Across All Five Streams of Defence Drone Initiative Zighra Inc., a Canadian defence AI company, today announced that it has qualified across all five streams of Canada’s Defence Drone Initiative (DDI) Marketplace. For Zighra, qualification across all five 10.09.2026 Plurilock and ADGA Partner to Support CPCSC Level 2 Certification Plurilock Security Inc., a global cybersecurity solutions provider, announces that it has signed a collaboration agreement with ADGA Group Consultants Inc. ("ADGA"), a Canadian defence and security company serving the 10.09.2026 Babcock Awards Six-Year VISSC Extension to Seaspan Victoria Babcock Canada (Babcock) has awarded a six-year sub-contract extension to Seaspan Victoria Shipyards (Seaspan) to continue supporting Babcock on the VISSC. This extension will support Babcock's delivery of the nation's 09.09.2026 CSMC Unveils Three Nuclear Reactor Platforms for Arctic, Space, and Defence WCanadian Strategic Missions Corporation (CSMC) unveiled three advanced nuclear reactor platforms designed to address some of Canada's most strategically important energy challenges: Arctic sovereignty, defence readiness, scientific research, and future 09.09.2026 Lockheed Martin Canada Invests $11.7M in Avalon Holographics Lockheed Martin Canada is committing $11.7M CAD towards Avalon Holographics, a Canadian leader in the design and manufacturing of holographic display technologies for defence, industrial design and medical applications. 09.09.2026 OSI Maritime Systems Expands Polish Navy Navigation Partnership OSI Maritime Systems (OSI) is celebrating its growing success in Poland, where the company has become a trusted partner in the modernization of the Polish Navy through advanced navigation technology 08.09.2026 Minister McGuinty Concludes Poland Visit, Advancing Defence Cooperation The Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, concluded a successful visit to Poland, where he attended the 34th International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO). With Canada serving as MSPO’s 08.09.2026 FedDev Ontario Opens Expanded Tariff Response Funding for Businesses FedDev Ontario announced that applications are now being accepted for expanded support through the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) in southern Ontario. This includes the provision of liquidity support to 08.09.2026 CAE and WB Electronics Sign MOU at MSPO 2026 for Drone Training CAE and WB Electronics, a leading company in Poland's defence sector specializing in advanced technologies, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at MSPO 2026. The agreement marks 04.09.2026 COVE and Communitech Join Forces to Accelerate Dual-Use Tech Innovation COVE announced a new collaboration with Communitech in Kitchener-Waterloo. This strategic relationship focuses on accelerating the development and market adoption of transformative technologies by bridging regional expertise and strengthening connections 04.09.2026 Minister McGuinty to Advance Defence Ties with Poland at MSPO 2026 Minister of National Defence, will travel to Poland from September 7 to 8, 2026 to attend the International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO), where he will be joined by the Honourable 04.09.2026 Inuit-Led Partnership Delivers Icebreaker Nordica to Canadian Arctic Qikiqtaaluk Horizon Arctic Services (QHAS) welcomed the Polar Class 3 icebreaker, MSV Nordica, to Canada, marking a significant milestone in efforts to increase the Canadian Coast Guard's operational capacity and 04.09.2026 Canada Concludes 28th Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense Conference The Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, marked the conclusion of the 28th annual Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense Conference, co-hosted by Canada’s Chief of the Defence Staff, General 02.09.2026 Base Camp Connect and Marconi Partner for CAF Tactical Communications Base Camp Connect and Marconi Technologies announced a strategic partnership to deliver a combined tactical communications solution to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). The partnership brings together two Canadian companies 01.09.2026 Canada Turns to Homegrown Drones for Arctic Defence and Sovereignty Canada is moving to put more of its military drone capability in domestic hands, seeking Canadian-built surveillance aircraft and cargo-delivery systems as Ottawa confronts a harsher security environment in the 31.08.2026 Tulmar Safety Systems Selected for Team Canada Delegation to MSPO 2026 Tulmar Safety Systems Inc. has been selected by Global Affairs Canada to participate in the official Team Canada delegation to the 34th International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO) in Kielce, Poland, 31.08.2026 Nuuk and Nunavut Ports Sign Arctic Maritime Cooperation Agreement The Port of Nuuk and the proponents of Nunavut deepwater port projects have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen cooperation between maritime infrastructure assets in Greenland and Nunavut. 31.08.2026 GSTS Rebrands as OCIANA to Deliver Predictive Maritime Intelligence Global Spatial Technology Solutions (GSTS), a global maritime intelligence company, is rebranding as OCIANA®, unifying the company under the name of its flagship maritime intelligence platform. 27.08.2026 AtkinsRéalis Appoints John Edelman as as Vice-President, Defence, Canada AtkinsRéalis has appointed John Edelman, a veteran of the Canadian defence industry, as Vice-President, Defence, Canada. 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