Systems engineering and integration

Calian provides systems engineering and integration expertise that helps defence organizations develop, connect and maintain mission-critical systems. These capabilities support interoperability, improve system performance and ensure alignment with operational requirements.

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Integrated defence capability

Defence systems are increasingly interconnected, requiring coordination across platforms, technologies and domains. Systems engineering provides the foundation for integrating these elements into a coherent and effective capability. Calian supports defence organizations by helping to:

  • Define system requirements and architecture
  • Integrate technologies across platforms and environments
  • Ensure systems function together as intended
  • Support lifecycle management and sustainment

These capabilities help ensure that defence systems are both technically effective and operationally relevant.

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Tailored engineering solutions for every stage of your defence project

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Research and development services

Enhance your project from start to finish with state-of-the-art production and test equipment, expert research and a cutting-edge team. 

Delve into research on cutting-edge command and control, future systems concepts, evolved security protocols, and protection of personnel, assets and data networks.

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Execution of the systems engineering process

Achieve your objectives at every stage of your defence project’s lifecycle, from design, to execution and beyond.  Our team, composed of seasoned engineers with specialized expertise, will employ their extensive knowledge and advanced technical skills to ensure that every aspect of your defence project aligns with your strategic objectives, stays on course and meets the highest standards of quality. 

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Integration design solutions

Benefit from integration approaches for products and systems that address your most complex challenges. This isn’t just about requirements—it’s about shaping the solution. Our approach involves understanding your needs, identifying the underlying challenges and  applying design principles to develop bespoke solutions. 

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Embedded design solutions

Our integration design team develops custom products and systems for defence applications where off-the-shelf solutions do not exist. Our vast experience ensures you will receive the solution to meet your needs.

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Operational management and lifecycle support services

Get the right lifecycle support solution for your needs—PMP-qualified project managers, lifecycle managers, fleet-wide management services and specialized custom engineering experts.

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Modelling and simulation-enabled design

Designing modern systems is a challenging task, no matter the mission. Leverage advanced modelling and simulation technologies to inform the design of your critical systems.

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Automatic identification technology

Optimize accountability and track materiel critical to defence operations through approved data collection and remediation protocols. 

Enable your products and systems to meet NATO and DND standards to streamline procurement acceptance at delivery through engineering and data excellence. 

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Supporting interoperability across allied systems

Interoperability is essential for modern defence operations, particularly in multinational environments. Defence organizations must ensure that systems can communicate, share data and operate effectively with allied forces. Through C5ISRT, Calian supports interoperability through:

  • Integration of systems across multiple platforms
  • Alignment with interoperability standards and protocols
  • Support for data exchange across operational environments

These capabilities help enable coordinated operations across Canada and allied defence organizations.

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Integrating systems across domains

Defence capability spans multiple domains, including land, air, maritime, space and cyber. Systems engineering plays a critical role in C5ISRT, connecting these domains and ensuring that information and capability flow effectively between them. Calian supports multi-domain integration by helping defence organizations:

  • Connect sensing, communications and operational systems
  • Integrate new technologies into existing environments
  • Support command and control across domains

This approach helps create a unified operational capability across complex environments.

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Experience supporting defence programs

Calian has supported defence organizations through research and development, systems engineering and integration across a range of programs. This includes experience contributing to:

  • Integration of communications and operational systems
  • Support for defence programs aligned with NATO and allied requirements
  • Development and sustainment of mission-critical systems
  • Leading advanced research and development initiatives to create next-generation systems 

This experience reflects Calian’s ability to support complex defence environments.

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Connecting engineering, manufacturing and operations

Systems engineering serves as the link between design, production and operational use. Calian’s capabilities across engineering, advanced manufacturing and operational support allow the company to:

  • Align system design with manufacturing processes
  • Ensure systems meet operational requirements
  • Support the transition from development to deployment

This integrated approach helps defence organizations deliver capability that performs reliably in real-world conditions.

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Supporting sovereign defence capability

Systems engineering is a critical component of sovereign capability. The ability to design, integrate and sustain systems within a national context allows defence organizations to maintain control over critical technologies and capabilities. Calian contributes to sovereign capability by supporting:

  • Domestic engineering expertise
  • Integration of systems within national and allied frameworks
  • Long-term sustainment of defence systems

These capabilities help strengthen defence readiness and resilience.

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Working with defence and industry partners

Systems engineering requires collaboration across government, industry and research organizations. Calian works with partners across the defence ecosystem to support:

  • System development and integration
  • Collaborative program delivery
  • Alignment with evolving defence requirements

These partnerships help ensure that defence organizations can access the expertise needed to support complex systems.

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