Canada Makes Strides in Procuring New Patrol Submarines
The Canadian government is taking significant steps to bolster the Royal Canadian Navy’s (RCN) underwater defence capabilities. Under the nation’s...
Building Stronger Ties: Minister Blair’s Visit to South Korea
On September 11, 2024, Minister of National Defence, Bill Blair, met with his South Korean counterpart, Minister Kim Yong-Hyun, in...
Counter drone prototypes undergo real world testing at IDEaS Sandbox
Technology needs to keep pace to detect and defeat drones that are faster, smaller, and less detectable every year. Innovators...
Canada’s Bold New Submarine Initiative
Canada, boasting the world’s longest coastline, recognizes the imperative of robust underwater surveillance to safeguard its security and sovereignty. In...
Statement from Defence Minister Bill Blair on Canada’s work to reach the NATO defence investment pledge by 2032
July 11, 2024 — Washington, D.C. The Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Bill Blair, issued the following statement today:...
Canada’s Next Generation Warship Fleet: The River-Class Destroyers Set Sail
A significant milestone was celebrated on June 28, 2024, in the maritime city of Halifax, as construction officially began on...
Minister Blair Collaborates with German Counterpart, Commits $76 Million to Air Defence Initiative
In a significant diplomatic stride, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, hosted Germany’s Minister of Defence, Boris Pistorius,...
CADSI Reacts to Canada’s Updated Defence Policy
Christyn Cianfarani, President & CEO of the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI), issued the following statement on...
Our North, Strong and Free: A Renewed Vision for Canada’s Defence
Today, April 8, 2024, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Defence Minister Bill Blair released Our North, Strong and Free – a defence...