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OSI Contracted by STM to Deliver INTS for Portuguese Navy AOR Program

JUN 08, 2026

Integrated Tactical Bridge System for Two Auxiliary Oiler Replenisher and Logistics Ship (AOR+) • OSI’s first contract with STM – built in Turkey for the Portuguese Navy • Powered by OSI’s ECPINS 7 WECDIS...

Aegis Critical Energy Defence Corp. and Malahat Energy Systems Complete Third-Party Certification and Engineering Validation Program for the PWR-Flex 261Q Energy Storage Platform

JUN 02, 2026

CSA Group and Engineering reports standards met for the PWR FLEX -261Q. Malahat Energy is a Designated Indigenous Business and ready forESS deployment projects For more information [email protected]

Aegis Critical Energy Defence and Malahat Energy Systems to Attend CANSEC 2026

MAY 27, 2026

Showcasing Tough Bhoy - Canada's First Quantum - Secured. Arctic-Rated Battery Energy Storage System - to Defence Leaders, Procurement Officers, Allied Energy Partners If interested in meeting the team please emai: ...

Lockheed Martin Canada Awards OSI Maritime Systems the IBNS Production Contract for the First three River-Class Destroyers

MAY 27, 2026

A Significant Milestone in the Future of the RCD’s Tactical Navigation The RCD program is part of Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS). OSI’s technology integration into the T26 GCS design ...

Conformal Coating Protect Mission-Critical Circuitry while Preserving RF Transparency

MAY 26, 2026

Conformal coatings are a legacy technology that protect sensitive circuitry from the outside environment; namely moisture, dust and fungus. These coatings are electrically insulating polymeric materials that increase di...

Aegis Announces First US Commercial Deployment of the PWR Flex 261Q, a Quantum-Secured Energy Storage Platform Enabled by Quantum eMotion

MAY 26, 2026

Battery Energy Storage Products | Utility BESS, C&I Cabinets & Heavy-Duty Mobile Systems | Malahat Energy Systems Malahat Energy Systems partner Aegis Critical Energy Defence Quantum secure energy storage sy...

Novra Group Launches Government & Defense Division, Appoints Gary Carter as Vice President

MAY 26, 2026

News Release OTTAWA, ON — May 26, 2026 Novra Group [Novra Technologies Inc. (TSXV: NVI) (OTCQB: NVRVF) and its subsidiaries, International Datacasting Corporation and Wegener Communications] today announced the fo...

OSI Completes IBS FAT for Miecznik Frigate

MAY 26, 2026

Key Navigation Milestone for Polish Navy Modernisation OSI successfully completes the INBS Factory Acceptance Test for Miecznik Programme Ship Set 1. Reinforces OSI’s long‑term partnership and local integra...

IA Watson Ltée fait progresser les normes souveraines de communication post‑quantique à CANSEC 2026 / IA Watson Ltée to Advance Sovereign, Post-Quantum Communication Standards at CANSEC 2026

MAY 25, 2026

POUR DIFFUSION IMMÉDIATE IA Watson Ltée renforce son engagement envers la souveraineté numérique canadienne et la sécurité post‑quantique à CANSEC 2026; annonce une recherche stratégique de partenaires de ...

POUR DIFFUSION IMMÉDIATE : IA Watson Ltée s’aligne sur la nouvelle Stratégie industrielle de défense pour faire progresser les infrastructures souveraines « Fait Au Canada »

MAY 25, 2026

IA Watson Ltée s’aligne sur la nouvelle Stratégie industrielle de défense, favorisant des infrastructures souveraines « Made in Canada » OTTAWA, ON – 25 mai 2026 – IA Watson Ltée a réaffirmé aujourd'hu...

OSI to Deliver Ship Set Two to Coast Guard

MAY 25, 2026

OSI Successfully Completes Factory Acceptance Test for the Canadian Coast Guard AOPS Integrated Bridge System OSI completed Factory Acceptance Testing for the Canadian Coast Guard AOPS Integrated Navigation and B...

Vallée is launching its new ultra-compact line with the 4DA5E, an all-terrain articulated forklift with a 5,000-pound capacity

MAY 24, 2026

Vallée lance sa nouvelle gamme ultra-compacte avec son chariot élévateur tout-terrain articulé de 5 000 lb, le 4DA5E Saint-Alban, jeudi 21 mai 2026 – Vallée annonce le lancement du 4DA5E, un nouveau chariot �...

Launch of SecurePi — Canada’s First Sovereign PQC‑Aligned Operating System

MAY 24, 2026

IA Watson Ltée Announces SecurePi — Canada’s First Sovereign, PQC‑Aligned Operating System for Tactical Edge Compute IA Watson Ltée has launched SecurePi, a hardened, enclave‑verified operating system engi...

Conductive Water-Based Coatings Preserve Military Encryption

MAY 22, 2026

The motivation for shielding an enclosure or structure is often to prevent electromagnetic interference (EMI) or radio frequency interference (RFI) from outside sources leaking in. For example, it is common to shield se...

Electrically Conductive Adhesives help with Lightning Strike Protection for Composite Aircraft

MAY 14, 2026

A military fighter pilot has much to focus on when in flight; namely fuel/range restrictions, inclement weather and enemy combatants. A lesser threat - although not benign - is lightning strikes which if not properly pr...

OVA Brings Spatial AI to CANSEC to Turn DND Modernization Plans Into Action

MAY 14, 2026

Ottawa, ON, May 2026 — OVA, Canadian leader in XR technologies, will be attending CANSEC 2026 to demonstrate how its AI-enabled immersive technology can help DND attain its readiness and modernization goals. Once ...

Bluedrop Training & Simulation Inc. Awarded Contracts by the Republic of Singapore Air Force for Mixed Reality Training Systems and Long-Term Support

MAY 13, 2026

Halifax, NS, May 13, 2026– Bluedrop Training & Simulation Inc. (“Bluedrop”), a global leader in advanced training solutions, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded contracts by the Republic of Singapo...

ESD Safe Coatings Eliminate Charge Buildup and Ignition Sources

MAY 12, 2026

There are many use cases ofelectrically conductive coatingsin military applications, largely to protect equipment against unwanted signal malfunction. Electrically conductive coatings comprise a subset of materials that...

Electrically Conductive Coatings Help Maintain Critical Electronic Infrastructure on Naval Platforms

MAY 12, 2026

With the layout of naval vessels, controlling electromagnetic interference (EMI) is a must to maintain operations. Consider all the systems operating within a single vessel, including radar (search, navigation), satelli...

PRESS RELEASE – StreamScan Launches StreamEnclave: A Secure Solution to Accelerate CMMC Certification

MAY 11, 2026

Montreal — StreamScan, a Canadian cybersecurity company specializing in advanced threat detection and the protection of critical environments, today announced the launch of StreamEnclave, a secure platform designed to...

Fit First joins CADSI

MAY 11, 2026

Fit First Technologies is pleased to join CADSI and connect with organizations shaping the future of Canada’s defence and security sector. Fit First is a human analytics platform built on one idea: better outcomes...

Tackling Naval Corrosion with Carbon-Based Conductive Coatings

MAY 08, 2026

Non-metallic coatings offer a corrosion-resistant solution for maintaining grounding systems on Canadian and allied naval platforms. Burlington, ON,[May08, 2026]—Naval vessels operating in marine environments face...

Official US DoD CMMC Certified Professional Training Course in Canada

MAY 04, 2026

CMMC Certification is now a US DoD contracting requirement. It is not an option. Whois subject to CMMC? All DoD prime- and sub-contractors planning to bid on future contracts with the CMMC DFARS clause will be r...

First Fully Autonomous Cyber Defense Loop

APR 28, 2026

SKADI Cyber Defense Achieves First Fully Autonomous Cyber Defense Loop with Frostbow™ Platform New "living" AI architecture enables real-time threat detection and response without rules or human intervention B...

BBE Launches Arctic Defence Logistics Platform to Strengthen Canada's Northern Readiness

APR 23, 2026

EDMONTON, AB and YELLOWKNIFE,NT,April 20, 2026/CNW/ - BBE Expediting Ltd. (BBE) andDet'on Cho Logistics(DCL), part of the Det'on Cho Group of Companies, today announced the launch of theArctic Defence Logistics Platform...

New Report Reveals Widespread Misunderstanding of Consumer Messaging App Security Across Government and Critical Infrastructure

APR 21, 2026

WATERLOO, ON /ACCESS Newswire/ April 21, 2026 /BlackBerry Secure Communications, a division ofBlackBerry Limited(NYSE:BB)(TSX:BB), today releasedThe State of Secure Communications 2026, a survey of 700 security decision...

CFN Consultants Announces Launch of the Five Eyes Advisory Alliance (FVEYAA)

APR 01, 2026

Five Eyes Advisory Alliance (FVEYAA) Ottawa, Canada – CFN Consultants – Canada’s leading aerospace, space, defence, maritime and public safety procurement consultancy is pleased to announce the formation of th...

The Clear Choice: UV Adhesives for High-Performance, Rugged Optics and Weapon Systems

MAR 24, 2026

Burlington, ON, [March 24, 2026]— Canadian specialty chemicals manufacturer MG Chemicals announced today that its UV-curable adhesive is being used to support the design and manufacture of advanced electronic systems,...

UK MOD Awards OSI WECDIS Upgrade Contract | An innovative form-fit function replacement for legacy WECDIS systems

MAR 13, 2026

A substantialimprovement totheexploitationof ECPINS’ capabilitiesacross the RoyalNavy A turnkey retrofit solution that offersincreasedsystem capacity, fasterHMI Streamlinedinstallation and reduceddo...

Subject: April 15 | CS5 West 2026 (San Diego)– CMMC Executive Leadership Summit

MAR 07, 2026

Subject: April 15 | CS5 West 2026 (San Diego)– CMMC Executive Leadership Summit Dear Defense Industry Leader, CMMC enforcement is underway. Certification requirements are already appearing in contracts under t...

Conductive Paint Enables Lightweight, High-Performance Alternatives to Solid Metal in Aerospace and Defense Applications

MAR 02, 2026

Burlington, ON, [March, 02, 2026] —MG Chemicals announced today that it is supporting the aerospace and defence industries with our electrically conductive paint to help create lightweight mission-critical parts. Thes...

DARIT Technologies Wins First Place at IDEaS C-UAS Urban Sandbox 2025

FEB 19, 2026

DARIT Technologies, Canada’s global leader in fusion-driven solutions for Counter-Uncrewed Aerial Systems (C-UAS) and advanced ground-perimeter security, is proud to announce that it has been awarded first place and a...

BBE Strengthens Canada's Defence and Arctic Supply Chains with Launch of Licensed Customs Brokerage

FEB 17, 2026

EDMONTON, AB,Feb. 17, 2026/CNW/ - As Canada accelerates investments in Arctic sovereignty, defence modernization, and critical mineral development, Edmonton-based logistics firm BBE has launched a licensed Canadian Cust...

US DoD CyberAB CMMC CCP course starts February 17th 2026 - ONE TIME DISCOUNT

FEB 16, 2026

OFFICIAL US DoD CYBERAB CMMC CCP COURSE IN CANADA Achieva Tech will be running an official US DoD CyberAB CMMC Certified Professional course the week of January 12th, 2026. The course will start on Tuesday, February...

Is Your Team Using ChatGPT on Client Info?

FEB 12, 2026

If your team is using ChatGPT to draft proposals, you already have a jurisdiction problem. And if you're pursuing CPCSC certification, that problem doesn't disappear because it was "just for productivity." Every...

OSI Announces the Launch of Collision Avoidance Decision Aid (CADA)

FEB 11, 2026

An AI‑Augmented Navigation Capability Designed to Enhance Safe and Compliant Operations OSI’s first AI‑augmented decision‑support capability Enhances Collision‑Avoidance Decisions i...

Achieva Tech achieves US DoD CyberAB CMMC Approved Training Partner status!

JAN 29, 2026

Achieva Tech is proud to announce that it has achieved CMMC Approved Training Partner (ATP) status through CyberAB/CAICO. We can provide our Canadian clients with official CMMC CCP and CCA training. The CMMC program was...

Startup partner with the University of Waterloo Robohub

JAN 29, 2026

New Frontier Robotics is a proudstartup partner with the University of Waterloo Robohub. See you in the lab!

CMMC Assessment Project Management Program

JAN 28, 2026

With the challenge of implementing and maintaining a cybersecurity compliance program with a baseline of 110 controls and 320 assessment objectives, they are seeking assistance and guidance to meet their compliance and ...

Critical TIMs for a Secure and Resilient Power Grid

JAN 23, 2026

Energy and national security have become central topics in today’s political landscape. Energy security is a critical component of military readiness, especially as the adoption of AI in both consumer and defense appl...

Now an NVIDIA Inception program member!

JAN 22, 2026

New Frontier Robotics is proud to announce we are now anNVIDIA Inception program member!

QSE Builds Global Presence as Demand Grows for Post-Quantum Security Expertise

JAN 21, 2026

Growing speaking event invitations reflect the Company's expanding role in shaping post-quantum security standards and deployment Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 21, 2026) - QSE - Quantum Secu...

CFN Consultants – Changes Announced to the CFN Partnership

JAN 01, 2026

The CFN Partners wish to announce the following changes to the Partnership effective January 1st, 2026. New Senior Partner – Colin Keiver The CFN Partners are pleased to announce that Major General (retd) C...

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