The Canadian drone industry is spinning up - CBC.ca
Aug 6, 2025 · Canada's government and military are trying to get a Canadian edge in a new arms race for drones by issuing industry challenges, and testing everything from marine drones that …
Canadian military drones enter production, though Arctic …
Dec 3, 2024 · Canada's first combat drones have now entered production, though the remotely piloted aircraft will require years of testing and significant modifications before the first units …
Canadian drones to operate in swarms for military missions …
2 days ago · US tech to help Canadian drones operate in autonomous swarms for military missions Palladyne AI enables drone platforms to incorporate autonomy features. Updated: …
Canada's $11.6B Drone Deal: F-35's New Wingman?
Jul 16, 2025 · The Canadian Department of Defense is reportedly planning a fleet of tactical unmanned aerial systems (UAS) that are expected to enter service in the 2030s. The program …
Production Begins for MQ-9B Drones for Canadian Armed Forces …
Jan 13, 2025 · The MQ-9B drones, manufactured by General Atomics, are tailored to meet Canada’s operational needs both domestically and internationally. In Canada, they will be …
How Canada Lost the Drone Race (And How We Can Win It Back)
Oct 2, 2025 · The urgent need for force protection, and the growing awareness of US success with their Predator drones, which were capable of real-time surveillance and precision strikes, …
MINERVA Initiative - Canada.ca
The MINERVA Initiative is the Canadian Army’s blueprint for that evolution: a practical, soldier-focused approach to integrating drones and autonomous systems into our operations. It’s …
National Defence considering purchase of fighter drones that …
Jul 12, 2025 · Government documents suggest purchasing a fleet of aerial combat drones that could fly alongside fighter jets could cost as much as $16 billion and would require hundreds of …
Borderline neglect: Canada has massively underinvested in drones …
Dec 12, 2024 · Canada’s acquisition of airplane-sized drones for coastal defence and other long-distance missions will not be complete until 2028 at the earliest. This comes at a time when …
No plans to buy first-person drones for Canadian Armed Forces
Nov 22, 2024 · First-person-view drones have transformed the modern battlefield, but the Canadian military has confirmed it has no plans to buy the low-cost aerial vehicles.