What Happened
Ottawa Opens Pre-Qualified Supplier Pool For Uncrewed Systems
The Canadian government has launched the Defence Drone Initiative, a standing supplier marketplace for uncrewed and autonomous systems. The initiative, co-led by the Department of National Defence and the Defence Investment Agency, targets six capability areas, including low-cost tactical ISR drones and deep precision strike systems. Canadian companies, startups, and universities can register through CanadaBuys, with an initial deadline of August 14. The initiative aims to reduce Canada’s reliance on foreign suppliers and enhance domestic production, as reported by Unknown Source.