Insights
Intelligence. Innovation. Industry Perspectives.
Industry
Why Canada's Defence Industrial Base Matters Now
Allied nations are rethinking how much defence capability they can produce at home. Here is why it matters for Canada.
October 20, 2026 · 5 min read
Arctic
Arctic Surveillance and the Role of Autonomous Aircraft
Vast distances and harsh conditions make the Canadian Arctic a natural fit for unmanned systems — and a difficult one.
October 6, 2026 · 6 min read
Counter-UAS
Counter-Drone Detection: Why Sensing Comes First
Small drones are hard to see, hard to classify and easy to buy. Effective protection starts with layered detection.
September 22, 2026 · 5 min read
Manufacturing
Opportunities in Canadian Defence Manufacturing
From components to sustainment, where smaller Canadian manufacturers can find a place in defence supply chains.
September 8, 2026 · 4 min read
Innovation
Emerging Dual-Use Technology in Canada
Many of the most relevant defence technologies begin life in commercial markets.
August 25, 2026 · 5 min read
Innovation
Venture Capital and Defence Technology Integration
Private capital is increasingly interested in defence and dual-use technology. What does that mean for integration?
August 11, 2026 · 5 min read
Space
Space-Based Situational Awareness for the North
Satellites are central to understanding activity across Canada's remote regions.
July 28, 2026 · 4 min read
Manufacturing
The Importance of Domestic Precision Manufacturing
Precision machining, metrology and quality systems are the quiet foundation of defence capability.
July 14, 2026 · 4 min read