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Quantum, cloud and cyber take shape in Canadian defence plan
Space Technologies

Quantum, cloud and cyber take shape in Canadian defence plan

Canada is weaving cyber and quantum tech into its defence plan, betting on research strength despite gaps in sovereign cloud capacity.

By Jake MacAndrew • 6 min read • Sat, 28th Feb 2026
BDC backs defence-sector, dual-use chip & rocket ventures
Space Technologies

BDC backs defence-sector, dual-use chip & rocket ventures

BDC launches its Defence Platform with CAD $6.2 million for Canada Rocket Company and a pre-seed bet on AI chip startup Irréversible.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
BDO Canada buys GrantMatch to boost grants advisory
Software-as-a-Service

BDO Canada buys GrantMatch to boost grants advisory

BDO Canada acquires GrantMatch, adding grants specialists and a funding-tracking platform to expand its Credits & Incentives services.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Jan 2026

Global Stories

MathWorks joins EDGE AI group to boost embedded AI
Edge Computing

MathWorks joins EDGE AI group to boost embedded AI

MathWorks has joined the EDGE AI FOUNDATION to advance energy‑efficient embedded AI, linking MATLAB and Simulink to edge hardware workflows.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026
Apricorn gains AS9100 for aerospace-grade USB security
Data Protection

Apricorn gains AS9100 for aerospace-grade USB security

Apricorn wins AS9100 certification, becoming the sole maker of hardware-encrypted USB drives approved to aerospace and defence standards.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Hands-on review: Honeycomb Echo Aviation Controller
Gaming

Hands-on review: Honeycomb Echo Aviation Controller

Honeycomb's Echo Aviation Controller delivers desk‑friendly, precision flight sim controls, with quirks in setup but impressive immersion.

By Darren Price • 7 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026
Hypersonix secures NASA slot for debut DART AE flight
3D Printing

Hypersonix secures NASA slot for debut DART AE flight

Australia's Hypersonix has secured a NASA launch window in late February for DART AE, its debut hydrogen-fuelled hypersonic test flight.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
DroneShield names Michael Powell new Chief Operating Officer
Drones

DroneShield names Michael Powell new Chief Operating Officer

DroneShield taps veteran executive Michael Powell as Chief Operating Officer to steer global growth and ramp up Australian production.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
China & aerospace lift high-end global 3D printing
Drones

China & aerospace lift high-end global 3D printing

Industrial 3D printer shipments return to growth as aerospace demand and a strong China rebound lift high-end metal systems in 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Cicada opens 2026 Tech23 deep tech hunt across Australia
Robotics

Cicada opens 2026 Tech23 deep tech hunt across Australia

Cicada opens applications for its 2026 Tech23 deep tech week, seeking 23 startups as alumni funding tops USD $280 million nationwide.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Finland courts UK partners on resilient sovereign space
Space Technologies

Finland courts UK partners on resilient sovereign space

Finland courts UK defence and space leaders in London to build resilient sovereign space capabilities and cut reliance on external suppliers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Blue Cloud showcases AI leadership at GrowthX 2026
Robotics

Blue Cloud showcases AI leadership at GrowthX 2026

Blue Cloud showcases enterprise-grade AI at GrowthX 2026, earning government honours and spotlighting India's deep-tech ambitions in Hyderabad.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
NMITE unveils three-year autonomous robotics degree
EduTech

NMITE unveils three-year autonomous robotics degree

NMITE launches a three-year autonomous robotics MEng from 2026, tying drones, defence needs and local industry into a hands-on curriculum.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Stratoship alliance offers staged lab‑to‑orbit pathway
Unified Communications

Stratoship alliance offers staged lab‑to‑orbit pathway

Stratoship, Orbit2Orbit and Sunburnt Space team up on a staged lab-to-orbit pathway to cut risk, cost and time for small satellite payloads.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
AI speeds UK fusion tokamak design by 100,000 times
Digital twins

AI speeds UK fusion tokamak design by 100,000 times

AI tools from digiLab and UKAEA speed UK spherical tokamak simulations by 100,000 times, shrinking fusion design cycles from months to hours.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
DroneShield backs ADF drone racing team through 2026
Drones

DroneShield backs ADF drone racing team through 2026

DroneShield extends backing of the ADF Drone Racing Team to 2026, tying elite racing skills to emerging counter-drone defence technology.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
ISACA to lead CMMC credentials, reshaping defence cyber
Data Protection

ISACA to lead CMMC credentials, reshaping defence cyber

ISACA named global authority for US defence CMMC credentials, reshaping cyber standards for more than 200,000 suppliers worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025