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In Defence of Canada Briefing (Issue 11)
Welcome to Issue 11 of the In Defence of Canada Briefing.
For decades, Canada’s seat at the continental defence table was largely guaranteed by geography and foundational treaties. As we explore in this week’s Feature Analysis, the abrupt U.S. suspension of the Permanent Joint Board on Defense (PJBD) suggests that era is coming to a…
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DND and ISED launch $5.5M in challenges for Arctic optical comms and quantum repeaters
The government has issued two new Innovative Solutions Canada (ISC) challenges aimed at the domestic space and high-tech sectors, offering up to $5.55 million in total…
NASA aligns space technology investments with industry shortfalls and Ignition initiative
NASA has outlined its 40 primary technology focus areas for Fiscal Year 2026, signalling a concentrated effort to fund the capabilities necessary for long-term lunar infrastructure…
Star Catcher secures US$65M Series A to develop orbital power grid
tar Catcher Industries has closed an oversubscribed US$65 million Series A funding round to accelerate the development of its in-space power infrastructure. The round was led by B…
Blue Origin lunar lander cabin mock-up arrives as NASA’s Artemis face delays
A full-scale mock-up of a crew cabin for a future lunar lander for NASA’s Artemis program now is operational for training and testing. Located in the Space Vehicle…
CATALYST launches UrbanSAR to track shifting buildings in cities from space
As cities build taller and dig deeper, the ground beneath them is shifting under the weight. On Thursday, Ottawa-based CATALYST (PCI Geomatics), launched a new satellite tool to…
SpaceX details Starship V3 changes and hardware bottlenecks ahead of flight 12
With the successful conclusion of the Artemis II mission, all eyes are now turning towards SpaceX and their long-in-development Starship spacecraft and Super Heavy booster.
Canada outlines upcoming Nuclear Energy Strategy, includes $40M for defence Microreactors
he Government of Canada has announced it is developing a new Nuclear Energy Strategy, aiming to secure domestic energy sovereignty and capitalize on a global industry projected to…
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