Canada – The Defense Post

May- 2026 -

14 May

ZenaTech Eyes Gulf Defense Market With Ukraine Drone Production Hub

Canada-based ZenaTech established a Ukrainian subsidiary for counter-drone and interceptor systems aimed at defense customers in the Gulf.

13 May

Americas

US Army soldier with the Chemical Corps points his rifle while wearing a protective gas mask.

Rojoef Manuel

J-Squared Expands Ottawa Hub for Nuclear EMP Defense Testing

Canadian electronics developer J-Squared Technologies has announced the expansion of its Ottawa center to strengthen support for nuclear electromagnetic pulse testing, related defense manufacturing, and secure storage efforts.

13 May

Americas

Troops in formation at an icy environment.

Rojoef Manuel

Canada Tests AI to Handle Arctic Surveillance Overload

Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada, is preparing for a future where artificial intelligence helps troops manage the growing flood of Arctic surveillance data before human operators become overwhelmed.

8 May

Air

Personnel deploying a small unmanned aerial system

Rojoef Manuel

Canadian Military Ramps Up Counter-UAS Defenses Amid Drone Threats

Canada has begun fielding counter-unmanned aerial system capabilities at key military infrastructure as Ottawa responds to growing concerns over surveillance, sabotage, and potential attacks involving drones.

8 May

Americas

Marines with Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command pose for photos in cyber operations room at Lasswell Hall aboard Fort Meade, Maryland, Feb. 5, 2020. MARFORCYBER Marines conduct offensive and defensive cyber operations in support of United States Cyber Command and operate, secure and defend the Marine Corps Enterprise Network. This image is a photo illustration.

Rojoef Manuel

Nexalus Partners With TuffTek to Bring Liquid Cooling to Rugged Military Computing

Irish liquid cooling developer Nexalus has partnered with Canadian rugged computing manufacturer TuffTek to offer integrated solutions for military customers.

7 May

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

US Approves $540M C-17 Sustainment Package for Canada

The US Department of State has approved a potential $540-million sale of sustainment services and related equipment for Canada’s fleet of C-17 strategic airlifters.

3 May

Europe

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney

Staff Writer With AFP

Europe, Canada Leaders Hold Yerevan Talks in Trump’s Shadow

European leaders and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney gather in Armenia to navigate a fraught geopolitical environment under an unpredictable White House.

Apr- 2026 -

30 April

Americas

Rojoef Manuel

Hanwha Links Military Vehicle Package to Canadian Attack Submarine Bid

Hanwha Group and the Ontario-based Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association have agreed to form a joint venture to build military vehicles in Canada, with the deal hinging on the South Korean company securing a multibillion-dollar attack submarine contract.

30 April

Americas

Christine Casimiro

Raytheon Lands $833M US Navy ESSM Block 2 Deal for 12-Nation Consortium

The US Navy has awarded Raytheon an approximately $833-million contract modification to produce additional Evolved SeaSparrow Missile Block 2 assemblies and associated containers for 12 countries.

30 April

Americas