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Canadian military research lab engineers with drone quantum sensors

Ottawa commits CAD $900m to boost defence innovation

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Canada is investing over $900M in NRC defence R&D, backing drones, aerospace, quantum tech and biomedical countermeasures.
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B.C. startup drone swarm tech wants to target wildfires faster

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From fire-ravaged British Columbia to NATO defence, FireSwarm is betting ultra-heavy drone swarms can transform fires and frontline rescues.
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BCIT audit praises strong cybersecurity governance

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BC's auditor general has endorsed BCIT's cybersecurity governance, finding a strong, risk-based framework and no need for improvements.
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Quantum, cloud and cyber take shape in Canadian defence plan

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Canada is weaving cyber and quantum tech into its defence plan, betting on research strength despite gaps in sovereign cloud capacity.
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Canada & Japan seal pact on defence tech transfers

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Canada and Japan sign pact easing defence tech and equipment transfers, deepening Indo-Pacific security and industrial cooperation.
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Canada trains Philippine forces in defensive cyber ops

Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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Canada is running a five-day defensive cyber training course for Philippine forces, deepening military cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.
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Canada launches CAD $244.2m DI Assist defence scheme

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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Canada commits CAD $244.2m to new DI Assist scheme, backing SMEs to develop defence and dual-use tech and bolster its industrial base.
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Canada launches CAD $92M quantum tech defence initiative

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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Canada unveils new quantum tech scheme to bolster defence, keep top firms at home and turn early research gains into strategic clout.
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Soldiers in Tech expands to boost veterans' technology careers

Tue, 11th Nov 2025
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Soldiers in Tech expands in Ontario, offering fully funded tech training and support to veterans and families, boosting careers in cybersecurity, web development, and AI.
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Photonic receives CAD $1 million grant for NORAD quantum tech

Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
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Photonic says the grant will go towards its advanced quantum repeater and networking tech supporting NORAD's defence modernisation across North America.
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Canada's new space race is about one main thing: Satellites

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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Canada is accelerating its space ambitions, aiming to lead the next era of space exploration with innovative technology and bold missions.