This week at CANSEC, the federal government officially detailed the operational mechanisms driving its new Defence Investment Agency (DIA) and Defence Industrial Strategy. While mainstream headlines focused on the negotiation to acquire Saab’s GlobalEye aircraft, the key takeaway for the Canadian commercial space sector is the launch of the Defence Advisory Forum (DAF).
Tag: Defence Investment Agency
The Defence Investment Agency is a Canadian federal entity responsible for accelerating national defence procurement and executing the Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS). Initially established in October 2025 as a Special Operating Agency under Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), the government outlined a definitive path in 2026 to elevate the Defence Investment Agency (DIA) into an independent federal department. Tasked with managing generational capability acquisitions and strengthening the domestic defence industrial base, the agency plays a critical role in shaping Canada’s military readiness. This archive tracks news, policy shifts, and funding updates related to the DIA, with a specific focus on its impact on the Canadian aerospace and sovereign space defence sectors.
