Defence tech startups want to change the way Canada equips its military
Canadian defence-technology startups such as Dominion Dynamics and Juno Industries are developing new military products—particularly for Arctic use—without waiting for formal government requests, hoping to sell ready-made solutions to the Canadian Armed Forces. This approach is encouraged by increased federal defence spending and reflects a broader effort to move away from slow, traditional procurement processes dominated by large foreign contractors. While experts note that Canada has historically struggled to sustain domestic defence primes and remains closely tied to U.S. industry, some investors and founders believe changing security priorities and procurement practices could create new opportunities for Canadian firms.
