CANADA’S DEFENCE INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

2026

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This strategy outlines Canada's plan to bolster its defence industrial base, ensuring national security and economic prosperity through innovation and strategic partnerships.

* Details the five pillars of Canada's Defence Industrial Strategy: Renewing Relationship with Industry, Procuring Strategically, Investing in Innovation, Securing Supply Chains, and Working with Domestic Partners.
* Introduces the Defence Investment Agency (DIA) and the "Build-Partner-Buy" framework for defence acquisitions.
* Explains initiatives to strengthen R&D, support SMBs, protect IP, promote exports, and develop the defence workforce.

Tags: defence industry, industrial strategy, procurement, innovation, supply chain

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