Czech Republic
CSG Acquires 9.5% of MDA Space, Becomes Largest Shareholder
CSG acquires a 9.5% stake in Canada's MDA Space, becoming its largest shareholder and opening the door to European satellite manufacturing cooperation.
Austria
Austria, Canada Eye Defense Procurement and Drone Cooperation
Austria and Canada are exploring deeper defense cooperation in procurement, dual-use technology and unmanned systems as Canada's access to EU defense programs expands.
Poland
Poland’s Bumech Defense Plans Local Production of Canadian Drones
Poland’s Bumech Defense has partnered with Canada’s Custom Prototypes to distribute Maplewing drones across Europe and prepare local production in Poland.
Poland
WB Electronics, CAE Partner on Unmanned Systems Training
WB Electronics and CAE signed an MSPO 2026 agreement to develop training and mission-readiness solutions for unmanned and autonomous systems.
Canada
Canada Gave Defense Contracts to Man Probed Over Iran Links
Canadian agencies awarded more than C$2 million in contracts to companies run by a businessman later targeted in citizenship proceedings over alleged Iran military links.
CSG
CSG Invests in Canadian Missile Developer North Vector Dynamics
Czechoslovak Group has acquired a strategic stake in Canada's North Vector Dynamics, expanding its portfolio in counter-UAS, missile interception, autonomy, and hypersonic technologies while strengthening its North American defense footprint.
MSPO 2026
Poland’s MSPO 2026 reaches full capacity as Canada leads international showcase
Nearly 1,000 exhibitors are expected at MSPO 2026 in Kielce, with all available exhibition space already reserved. Canada will serve as Lead Nation, bringing 82 companies and a senior government delegation to the four-day event.
Latvia
Canada Commits Additional €64 Million to Military Infrastructure in Latvia
Canada will invest an additional €64 million in military infrastructure supporting its NATO brigade deployment in Latvia. The funding will expand training facilities and accommodation as Allied forces continue to strengthen NATO's eastern flank.
Croatia
Orqa and Remote Robotic Systems Sign Exclusive Canadian Manufacturing Partnership
Croatian drone technology company Orqa and Canada's Remote Robotic Systems have signed an exclusive agreement to expand production of Orqa systems and components in Canada.
Poland
Canada Moves to Procure Polish Drones Under Expanded Defense Cooperation Framework
Canada and Poland have signed a new defense cooperation agreement focused on industrial collaboration, drone procurement, and potential ammunition production projects.
United Kingdom
Europe’s $7.8 Billion Defense Showdown: Starmer Says No to Brussels
The UK has rejected Brussels’ demand to pay up to €6.75 billion to join the EU’s new SAFE defense fund, deepening post-Brexit tensions and potentially sidelining Britain from Europe’s largest collective rearmament initiative.
Canada
Canada Launches Defence Investment Agency to Overhaul Military Procurement and Boost Industrial Capacity
Canada has launched the Defence Investment Agency, a centralized body to modernize military procurement, boost industrial capacity, and align defense spending with NATO targets.