This Week in Defence (06/08/26): New Navy RFI, Goeje, CDSEA, NorthWatch, McMillan Vantage Everywhere, LUV Update

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Happy Monday Everyone!

We're back to our regular schedule! After a few weeks of weird posting due to Korea and CANSEC, we finally have a proper Monday newsletter. A bit later today, because I am apparently slow this week, but also after a heavy week last week of writing, I finally feel back to myself and my routine!

Remember that you can always submit your media and press releases to us at media@truenorthstrategicreview.ca!

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• Read up on the latest edition of CanadaxEurope!

• Also CanadaxIndo-Pacific, which is a thing! How cool is that!

• The latest edition of Steffan Watkins RCN Media and Public Awareness Update is up!

• Dual-Use Defence 101 Day | June 15, Barrie | Free | Application Required

• Let's Talk with Noah (06/04/26): Undersea Stuff, River-class, Lots of Sealift, German CDSEA? More Fighters, Leaking Submarines, IFM

• Letter From Geoje: Under the Shadow Of The Goliath

• South Korean Presidential Envoy pledges full government support for expanded partnership between Canada’s auto parts sector, Algoma Steel and Hanwha to advance a Build in Canada vehicle manufacturing

• My CANSEC 2026 Experience

• Lets Talk Briefly About The Canadian Deep Sensing and Electronic Warfare Aircraft (CDSEA)

• Government of Canada acquiring long-range missile capability for the Canadian Armed Forces

• Project Beaver, Hydrogen Trucks, and The Ever-Elusive Chase for Investment

• Let's Talk Briefly About The NorthWatch Initiative

• CAD $6.3 Billion in LNG and Hydrogen Investment. More than CAD $100 Billion in Economic Impact. One Strategic Choice for Canada.

• DRDC-Led Maritime Autonomy Trials Advance Canadian Innovation

• New RFI For Unmanned Ground Vehicles Released

• CBC: Ottawa's mixed fleet of F-35s and Gripens could total more than 100 aircraft.

• InfoDefensa (UNCONFIRMED): Chile is negotiating the purchase of four CP-140M Aurora maritime patrol aircraft from Canada

• NOVARC AND HANWHA OCEAN SIGN MOU FOR INNOVATION COLLABORATION ON WELDING AUTOMATION AND AI-POWERED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES FOR ADVANCED SHIPBUILDING APPLICATIONS

• UCan Brave Tech Partners with Ukrainska Bavovna to Bring Battle-Tested Validation to Canada's Defence Industry

• ITPS welcomes Peter Scheidler to the team!

• Micromem Technologies Inc. Advances Discussions with Canadian Defence Stakeholders Toward Potential Deployment Planning and Unit-Level Commercialization Analysis

• Davie Defense Breaks Ground on $1BN Modernization of Gulf Copper Shipyards in Texas to Build Coast Guard Icebreakers

• Hanwha Energy Signs MOU With Skeena Data Centers

• Lockheed Martin Canada Commits Over $9.5 Million to Air Inuit B737 800 Combi Engine Overhauls, Strengthening Service to Kuujjuaq

• MDA SPACE SELECTED BY BAE SYSTEMS FOR U.S. SPACE SYSTEMS COMMAND MEO EPOCH 2 CONSTELLATION

• IMT and PABLO AIR Sign LOI at CANSEC to Explore Strategic Partnership on Advanced Autonomous Drone Capabilities

• Department of National Defence to test Zighra’s IntentHunter

• Italy-Canada Defence Cooperation Forum. Progress in Italy-Canada cooperation in the defence sector

• Le Groupe ALMACO Expands Local Hiring and Supplier Network in Québec to Support Davie Shipbuilding Programs

• DRDC-Led Maritime Autonomy Trials Advance Canadian Innovation

• Strategic sail arrives in Latvia to resupply Operation REASSURANCE and the NATO Multinational Brigade

• Vancouver Shipyards achieves structural consolidation of JSS2 with installation of kingposts

• Fincantieri: Wass Submarine Systems and Magellan Aerospace sign agreement to support Canadian underwater defense capabilities

• Statement by Prime Minister Carney on Canadian Armed Forces Day

• Statement from Minister McGuinty on Canadian Armed Forces Day

• NATO launches Task Force X-Arctic to strengthen awareness in the Arctic and the High North

• Canadian Coast Guard celebrates its 2026 Academy graduates alongside its newest science vessel

• Statement from the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence

• Cellula and DRDC/RDDC Advance Long-Endurance AUV Development Through Sustained Collaboration

• Airbus provides update on the CC330 Husky

• Minister McGuinty meets with the Polish Minister of Defence

• Convergence Design Services Launches the MIL-V, a Fully Sovereign Electrically Powered Military Vehicle Platform

• Federation of Canadian Municipalities launches new defence task force

• Department of National Defence has big plans for the North

• Redefining defence financing

• Federal government defence spending based on jobs, not ‘the best means’: military expert

• What role can Canada's cities play in national defence readiness?

• Canada in discussions to join $1.6-billion NATO Innovation Fund

• Building sovereignty, security, and economic strength through Canadian research and innovation

• Ex STEELE BEASTS prepares tankers for deployment on Op REASSURANCE

• The DCSRC’s Growing Role in Supporting the Defence Community

• West Coast Foreign Service Attachés Tour Comes to CFB Esquimalt

• Republic of Korea Navy Arrives at CFB Esquimalt

• Open Spirit 2026 delivers real world impact in the Baltic Sea

• High-stakes scenario, wide-scale cooperation: VITAL ARCHER 2026

• Seen and unseen: Brain injury awareness in the CAF

• Planning for the unexpected: How business continuity management strengthens DND/CAF’s resilience

• The Defence Team’s inaugural AI in Defence conference: Strengthening partnerships and accelerating operational capability

• Task Force Latvia co-hosts Senior Leadership Seminar for Ukrainian Ministry of Defence personnel in Riga, Latvia

• Canadian Forces Artists Program marks 25 years

• For those who dare: Join the Canadian Special Operations Regiment

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• The RPF for the Vessel Life Extension (VLE) dry-docking, inspection, repair, maintenance and alterations of the CCGS Jean Goodwill has been updated with new documentation

• FORGET CDC WE HAVE A NEW RFI FOR THE DIVE TENDER REPLACEMENT PROJECT TO REPLACE THE GRANBY and SECHELT-CLASS. I do plan to maybe outline tmmr. I honwstly forgot about it until now. In gonna tease this in the title just to see how some of you react. Gotcha suckers.

• We have a new RFI for the supply and delivery of various explosive products for avalanche control on an as needed basis

• For those looking at the True North Precision - Low Cost Drones With Laser Ranging competition, there is some last minute documentation out.

• The RFP for the Dry Docking and Ship Repair work for the CCGS Ann Harvey has been updated with new documentation

• The RFI for Small and Medium Uncrewed Ground Vehicles (UGVs) has had a last minute update

• The ITQ for the new Centre for Autonomous Flight Systems (CAFS) has been updated with some last minute updates.

• The RCAF is looking for two new Fixed-Wing Platforms, including a King Air to support training and testing

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• Robotics Centre has filed a new record with McMillan Vantage looking to engage the Federal Government on the companies capabilities and offerings

• Drakkar has filed a new record with Sandstone Group looking to engage the Federal Government on the companies capabilities and offerings

• True North Nuclear has filed a new record with Sandstone Group looking to engage the Federal Government on the companies capabilities and offerings, as well as to try and secure a nuclear demonstration site in Canada

• Stelumar Advanced Manufacturing has filed a new record with McMillan Vantage looking to engage the federal government on multiple topics including how to address housing affordability and the supply shortage, the National Building Code of Canada, and advanced manufacturing and clean technology tax credits

• Nammo AS has filed a new record with PCamiot Consulting looking to engage the Federal Government on the companies capabilities and offerings

• Autonomous AI & BVLOS Solutions has filed a new record with Atlas Strategic Advisors looking to engage the Federal Government on the companies capabilities and offerings, as well as potential funding opportunities

• Jaunt Air Mobility has filed a new record with Sandstone Group looking to engage the Federal Government on multiple topics including funding, procurement opportunities, and the companies capabilities and offerings

• General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems - Canada has filed a new record looking to engage the Federal Government on potential procurement opportunities and the Munition Supply Program

• Lockheed Martin Canada has filed a new record with McMillan Vantage looking to engage the Federal Government on multiple topics including the DIS, River-class Destroyer, Future Fighter Capability, and Indigenous Partnership

• Ecostrat has filed a new record with McMillan Vantage… Yall filing a lot this week… looking to engage the Federal Government on Biofuels. Lots of Biofuels

• Quality Engineered Homes has filed a new recoed with, you guessed it, McMillan Vantage looking to engage the federal government on Housebuilding policy in Ontario and potential funding opportunities

• FireSwarm Solutions has filed a new record with Mary Granskou Consulting looking to engage the Federal Government on multiple topics including Drone-assisted firefighting, emergency management policy, and just ablut everything to do with wildfires.

• Spaceium has filed a new record with Summa Strategies looking to engage the Federal Government on the companies capabilities and offerings in Space Refueling

• GTDS has filed a new record with NorthStar Public Affairs looking to engage the Federal Government on the companies capabilities and offerings

• Rheinmetall Canada has filed a new record with Edelman looking to engage the Federal Government on the companies capabilities and offerings

• Ultra Electronics has filed a new record looking to engage the Federal Government on multiple topics including opportunities, the DIS, Ukraine, and exports.

• Iristel has filed a new record looking to engage the Federal Government on telecommunication policy and the companies capabilities and offerings

• DEW Engineering and Development has filed a new record looking to engage the Federal Government on potential procurement opportunities

• Canadian Strategic Missions Corporation has filed a new record looking to engage the Federal Government on the companies capabilities and offerings

• Airbus Helicopters Canada has filed a new record looking to engage the Federal Government on multiple topics including the companies capabilities and offerings, Future Aircrew Training (FAcT), Next Tactical Aviation Capability Set (NTACS), and RCMP Rotary Modernization

• Boeing Canada has filed a new communication detailing meetings with Andrew Wedgwood

• RaceRocks has filed a new communication detailing meetings with Kelly McGilvery

• The Canadian Strategic Missions Corporation has filed a new communication detailing meetings with Quinn Rinke and Conor Lewis

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• This isn't the biggest surprise. I wasn't expecting it for like two or three months, but because LUV Phase I is a Blue fleet procurement, it's going through commercial contracting, with the first vehicles expected sometime by the end of the month. Don't know what mind you, but new trucks are coming.

• The first C25 are apparently getting out there for training and such. Apparently so are LTV, but that one seems a bit more open.

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