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Aligned with national priorities

Canada is at a turning point, facing critical decisions amidst meeting our commitment to increase our defence spending, rising geopolitical tensions, global economic uncertainty and evolving security needs. To secure sovereignty, foster long-term prosperity and fulfill international obligations, Canada must invest in its own innovation, industrial capabilities and strategic infrastructure.  

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Strengthening sovereignty through Canadian defence capability

Building and sustaining defence capability in Canada strengthens our national readiness, supports domestic innovation and creates high-value jobs in communities across the country. From advanced technologies to operational support, Canadian-built solutions ensure we meet our mission needs while protecting sovereignty.


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Calian’s capabilities for Canada’s defence priorities

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Solutions for any climate and application

Calian has over four decades of experience designing, developing and delivering ground-based space solutions for communications and connectivity. We have manufactured and delivered Canadian solutions for every climate—desert, tundra, tropical jungle, temperate forest, and grass plains.

From 1m to 30m antennas, we deliver solutions for LEO, MEO, GEO and deep space exploration.

Calian also delivers custom and contract advanced manufacturing for any defence program—land, maritime, air and space. We have the production capacity and capabilities to support a wide range of continental modernization programs. 

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Vetronics, components and systems engineering 

Calian also delivers custom and contract advanced manufacturing for any defence program—land, maritime, air and space. We have the production capacity and capabilities to ensures that OEMs stay at the forefront of technological advancements. We navigate the complexities of defence systems, optimizing performance, ensuring regulatory compliance and driving a culture of innovation. With Calian as your strategic partner, achieve cost-efficiency, faster time-to-market and enhanced collaboration.  

We deliver vetronics products including cable harneses, circuit card assemblies (CCA), vetronics and radar products. We also deliver composites like carbon fibre, kevlar and fibreglass, and metallic meshes, lightweight cores, and embedded resistance materials

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Secure transmission and storage of data

Canadian data security and sovereignty are critical in today’s digital landscape. Calian’s secure-by-design private cloud environment is built to keep data within Canadian borders and inaccessible to foreign entities. By leveraging a Canadian-grown SOC+MXDR and implementing proactive measures like cyber awareness training, sovereign managed backup and stringent governance, risk and compliance management, we provide comprehensive data protection. 

Our private cloud environment ensures data redundancy and recoverability, safeguarding it from potential cyber-attacks. Calian delivers the robust cybersecurity needed to protect and secure Canadian data, all within a private cloud environment. 

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Building individual skills and unit readiness

The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is facing a personnel crisis, affecting unit readiness and CAF-wide readiness. Using a mix of simulation-based and live training, Calian is a trusted partner for delivering training for any defence need. Using synthetic training environments, we connect constructive, virtual and live simulation for a real “train-as-you-fight” capacity. For individual training, we blend live training and virtual reality training for over 20 occupational specializations. 

By relying on Calian, the CAF can accelerate its training program without sacrificing short-term readiness through trade-offs for instructors. With over 1,000 veterans on our delivery teams in Canada, Calian has the expertise to deliver exceptional  military training and readiness.

Prioritizing Canadian sovereignty

Canadian companies deliver leading-edge defence solutions to meet the Canadian Armed Forces’ needs. Where Canadian companies can deliver, pick them ahead of foreign suppliers.

Where domestic options don’t exist, make sure global partners pick Canadian suppliers and partners. Sustain jobs and innovation at home where Canada can’t do it alone.

Every defence contract at home strengthens the industrial base, creates and sustains jobs, and drives innovation—including in dual-use areas like cyber, space and healthcare.

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The defence sector delivers value across Canada

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Benefits to Canadians

  •  81,200 jobs in Canada  
  • $9.6 billion in economic impact 
  • 54% of supply chain for defence is in Canada

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Benefits to communities

  • The defence sector provides good-paying jobs for Canadians
  • Jobs that support communities across the country

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Driving innovation

  • 3.4X the research intensity of broader manufacturing
  • 2.5X more STEM than broader manufacturing
  • Multiple high-R&D sub-sectors like simulation and training, UAVs and sensors

Discover how our defence solutions strengthen Canada and support the communities behind it.

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