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Aug- 2025 -

28 August

Bohemia Interactive Simulations has been awarded a five-year enterprise license contract to deliver the Digital Virtual Trainer (DVT) for the Canadian Department of National Defence.

BAE Subsidiary to Deliver Virtual Wargaming Simulator for Canadian Army

BAE Systems segment Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) has received an enterprise licensing contract to provide its flagship Digital Virtual Trainer for the Canadian Army.

28 August

Americas

The Royal Canadian Navy long-range patrol submarine HMCS Victoria arrives at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor for a port call and routine maintenance. The visit is Victoria's first to Bangor since 2004.

Rojoef Manuel

Canada Narrows Next-Gen Submarine Competition to Thyssenkrupp, Hanwha

Canada has named Germany’s Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean as finalists to supply up to 12 new diesel-electric submarines for the Royal Canadian Navy.

27 August

Americas

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney

Rojoef Manuel

Zelensky Wants Canadian Troops in Ukraine, Ottawa Weighs Deployment

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on Canada to send troops to Ukraine to reinforce European security guarantees.

20 August

Americas

ZenaTech developing quantum computing technologies.

Giulia Bernacchi

ZenaTech Forms Quantum Computing Division for Defense, Drone Research

ZenaTech has launched a new Quantum Computing Division to advance research in next-generation defense and drone systems.

11 August

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

US Approves Possible Sale of 60 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles to Canada

The US State Department has approved the potential sale of Joint Light Tactical Vehicles to Canada, valued at an estimated $160 million.

9 August

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

Canada’s PM Announces Billions in Defense Spending to Hit NATO Target

Canada announced a multi-billion-dollar military spending package, as the government plans to hit 2 percent defense spending target.

8 August

Air

The Canadian patrol frigate HMCS Halifax (FFH 330) transits the Caribbean Sea Jan. 18, 2010. Halifax is taking part in Unified Response, a humanitarian assistance and disaster response operation for the earthquake survivors in Haiti. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher Wilson/Released)

Rojoef Manuel

MDA Space to Supply Shipborne Drones for Canadian Navy Halifax Frigates

Ontario-based defense contractor MDA Space has received $48 million in contracts to provide unmanned aerial systems for the Royal Canadian Navy’s Halifax-class guided missile frigates.

Jul- 2025 -

29 July

Technology

Ethan M. Encarnacion

AirMatrix and Robin Collaborate on ‘All-in-One’ Anti-Drone System

Troops will soon be able to detect, track, and neutralize hostile drones through one automated workflow, thanks to a joint venture between Canada’s AirMatrix and the Netherlands’ Robin Radar Systems.

25 July

Air

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Heavy-Lift Cargo Drone From Canada Targets ‘Complex’ Military Supply Routes

Canadian aerospace firm Volatus has launched a new heavy-lift drone program, introducing the gasoline-powered Condor XL for long-range cargo missions.

24 July

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Pentagon Orders Canadian Commander3 XL Drone

Canadian unmanned aerial systems developer Draganfly has secured a contract to provide its Commander3 XL platform for a major US Department of Defense branch.

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