GATEWAY / intel

Defence Market Intelligence for Strategic Growth

GATEWAYintel is designed to provide actionable industry insights, market assessments, and procurement intelligence drawn from trusted sources across more than 30 allied nations.

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About GATEWAYintel

GATEWAYintel is CADSI’s member-exclusive market intelligence tool, designed to give Canada’s defence and security community the data and context needed to make informed, strategic decisions.

Built to support business development and international growth, the platform provides yearly-updated reports on 30+ allied countries, covering economic indicators, defence spending, key sectors, and procurement systems. Each report helps companies understand new opportunities, track market trends, and plan robust strategies for entering and succeeding in global markets.

Whether you’re advancing your market influence, building partnerships, or ensuring your organization stays competitive, GATEWAYintel is your trusted resource for credible, curated information.

Within every country profile, members can explore:
Economic and defence overviews with key indicators and investment priorities.
Detailed analysis of procurement processes and offset frameworks.
Contacts for trade commissioners, Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) representatives, and military attachés.
Guidance on doing business in each region, including export controls, government programs, and in-country support.
HOW IT WORKS

The GATEWAYintel tool transforms complex global data into actionable intelligence.

Search and Compare

Explore 30+ comprehensive country reports to identify growth opportunities, analyze market data, and track procurement and spending trends across the global defence and security industry.

Analyze Key Sectors

Review economic and defence data, strategic priorities, and emerging technology sectors to understand each country’s investment focus.

Access Verified Contacts

Connect directly with the right people. Find official contacts for trade commissioners, CCC representatives, and military attachés in Canada and abroad.

Understand Procurement and Offsets

Examine how each country approaches defence and security procurement, including offset obligations, partnership pathways, and acquisition frameworks.

Explore “Doing Business” Resources

Access curated information on export regulations, trade programs, and support services — ensuring your company is ready to engage with confidence.

member spotlight

"Gateway Intel gave us the confidence to enter three new markets we had been hesitant about for years."

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3
New Markets Entered
$2.4M
First-Year Export Sales
8
Strategic Partnerships Formed

"Gateway Intel helped us understand market entry requirements, connect with the right people, and avoid costly mistakes that could have derailed our international expansion."

Who Relies on GATEWAY Intel

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SMbs and Export-Ready Companies

Small and medium-sized businesses use GATEWAYintel to identify international markets aligned with their capabilities, helping them build stronger business development strategies and expand their reach.

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OEMs and Prime Contractors

Primes use the platform to anticipate procurement trends, track industry innovation, and inform international partnership strategies.

Key Features

Comprehensive Country Profiles

Get in-depth analysis across 30+ markets, from economic performance to defence spending, procurement systems, and industry trends shaping global strategy.

Verified Government and Trade Contacts

Each country profile includes accurate, up-to-date contacts for trade commissioners, CCC officials, and military attachés, ensuring reliable communication channels for export and partnership discussions.

Market Assessment

Access data on emerging defence sectors, procurement pipelines, and national investment priorities to identify new business opportunities.

“Doing Business” Resources

Find clear guidance on export control, in-country regulations, and programs designed to support Canadian exporters abroad.

Curated Intelligence Library

Access reports, media sources, and strategic assessments, all updated regularly to reflect current market conditions and defence priorities.

Country Specific Defence Industry Trends

Review focused insight on local defence priorities, capability gaps, active modernization programs, and sector movements that shape where and how Canadian companies can compete.

GATEWAY Capabilities by the Numbers

30+
allied country profiles
100+
verified government and trade contacts
500+
annual platform visits by member companies
96%
user engagement rate
100%
member-exclusive access

Get started in three simple steps.

Access to GATEWAYintel is exclusive to CADSI members. Here’s how to begin:

1
Sign in to your myCADSI account

Log in to your myCADSI account.

2
Navigate to the GATEWAY Suite

From the home page, select GATEWAYintel to access the market-intelligence platform.

3
Explore Country Profiles

Choose from 30+ nations to view economic and defence data, procurement frameworks, and contact listings.

Frequently asked questions

Find answers to some of the most common questions about CADSI, the benefits of being a member and the various membership options available.

Still have questions? Contact us to connect with our membership support team.

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Who can access GATEWAYintel?

Access to GATEWAYintel is restricted to active CADSI members.

What types of information are available?

Each country profile includes economic overviews, defence-sector priorities, procurement frameworks, government contacts, offset guidelines, and “doing business” resources.

How often is the information updated?

CADSI updates GATEWAYintel regularly with new data from government, defence, and trade sources, ensuring members have access to the latest intelligence.

Can I request a briefing or demonstration?

Yes. Members can contact CADSI’s membership team to schedule a guided demonstration of the GATEWAY Suite.

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Explore 30+ defence markets, connect with verified contacts, and stay informed — available exclusively to CADSI members.

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