Canada is advancing a bold defence strategy that strengthens national security and builds sovereign capabilities. By fostering strategic partnerships with Canadian industry and innovation leaders, we’re driving cutting-edge projects that enhance operational readiness, accelerate technological breakthroughs and fuel long-term economic growth.
The Defence Investment Agency is supporting the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Coast Guard across air, land, sea and digital domains. All procurements related to defence, security and the Coast Guard may receive input from the Defence Investment Agency, regardless of the stage in the procurement process or the authorities involved. This means that, moving forward, both the Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and the Minister of National Defence can rely on the Agency’s expertise for any and all related procurements.
By leading a more integrated and streamlined approach, the Defence Investment Agency will deliver faster, more effective outcomes to strengthen Canada’s long-term defence and security.
Here are some of the key projects shaping the future of defence.
Air and space
- Airlift Capability Project – Multi-role Flight Service
Canada will replace its aging CC-144 Challenger fleet with modern, long-range aircraft to ensure safe, reliable transport for government and military personnel while improving efficiency - Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar
This radar system will provide long-range detection of airborne threats in the Arctic, significantly improving early warning capabilities - CC-130J Hercules upgrades
In-service support for and upgrades to the Royal Canadian Air Force’s CC-130J fleet will ensure continued support for tactical airlift operations - Defence Enhanced Surveillance from Space
This North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) modernization project is aimed at improving Canada’s ability to detect and track threats using advanced space-based surveillance technologies - Enhanced Satellite Communications Project – Polar
This project will improve and modernize NORAD radar capabilities while also enhancing satellite communications
Joint and digital
- Airborne Early Warning and Control
This project will give the Canadian Armed Forces advanced airborne command, control and surveillance capabilities to detect and track threats at long range, and to protect Canada and North America - Operational Training Infrastructure Enterprise Modernization
This major initiative will modernize the Royal Canadian Air Force training systems by upgrading ranges, networks and simulation environments to deliver realistic, integrated training for next-generation operations
Land
These initiatives will modernize Canada’s land-based defence capabilities with upgraded vehicles, equipment and infrastructure to keep the Army agile, protected and ready for evolving threats.
Sea
- Canadian Patrol Submarine Project
This long-term initiative will replace Canada’s aging Victoria-class submarines with modern, conventionally powered submarines that can operate under ice and support Arctic sovereignty and maritime defence