Northern Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) stories
China-aligned TA416 resumes spying on EU & Mideast
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
China-linked TA416 returns to spying on European diplomats and later expands attacks to Middle Eastern government targets after Iran conflict.
Canada passes Budget 2025 with stablecoin, defence changes
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crypto
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fintech
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supply chain
Canada's budget law unlocks housing, tax and banking changes, including a productivity super-deduction, stablecoin rules and faster rail planning.
Feds backs Edmonton defence technology with CAD $6.1M
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supply chain
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smb
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r&d
Canada invests in Edmonton defence projects as Wyvern, the University of Alberta and Cando aim to boost supply chains and innovation.
DroneShield opens European headquarters in Amsterdam
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drones
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surveillance
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supply chain
DroneShield opens Amsterdam base as Europe drives 45% of revenue and a USD $1.2 billion pipeline, boosting local support for counter-UAS demand.
Feds defence plan, Ukraine war, renews talk on CAF robotics
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robots
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drones
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manufacturing
Canada's new defence plans elevates battlefield robots from niche tools to core assets, as Ottawa eyes drones for strategy and industry.
EclecticIQ unveils doctrine-led cyber intel platform
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advanced persistent threat protection
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socs
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supply chain
EclecticIQ launches Defence TIP, a doctrine-aligned cyber intel platform tailored for NATO, US military and coalition defense workflows.
Ottawa commits CAD $900m to boost defence innovation
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drones
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surveillance
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smb
Canada is investing over $900M in NRC defence R&D, backing drones, aerospace, quantum tech and biomedical countermeasures.
B.C. startup drone swarm tech wants to target wildfires faster
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robots
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clean technologies
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procurement
From fire-ravaged British Columbia to NATO defence, FireSwarm is betting ultra-heavy drone swarms can transform fires and frontline rescues.
Quantum, cloud and cyber take shape in Canadian defence plan
Sat, 28th Feb 2026
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spacetech
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hyperscale
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dc
Canada is weaving cyber and quantum tech into its defence plan, betting on research strength despite gaps in sovereign cloud capacity.
QuSecure appoints Brian Cunningham to drive PQC growth
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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digital transformation
QuSecure hires ex-Navy SEAL commander Brian Cunningham as EVP for strategy and growth to scale post-quantum cryptography adoption.
Canada & Japan seal pact on defence tech transfers
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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physical security
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
Canada and Japan sign pact easing defence tech and equipment transfers, deepening Indo-Pacific security and industrial cooperation.
Fortinet to spotlight cybercrime incentives at Davos
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
Fortinet will use Davos to push cross-sector incentives for cyber intel sharing, accountability and deterrence in a booming crime ecosystem.
Canada launches CAD $244.2m DI Assist defence scheme
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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smb
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procurement
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ict sector
Canada commits CAD $244.2m to new DI Assist scheme, backing SMEs to develop defence and dual-use tech and bolster its industrial base.
Explainer: Undersea cables quietly powering the AI revolution
Wed, 24th Dec 2025
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Undersea fibre-optic cables, carrying 95% of international internet traffic, are expanding rapidly to support soaring AI and cloud computing data demands.
NATO backs Avivo's universal blood tech in DIANA 2026
Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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supply chain
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healthtech
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nato
NATO selects Vancouver's Avivo for its 2026 DIANA cohort, backing enzyme tech to convert donated blood into universal type O ECO-Blood.
AI reshapes skills in tech, finance & healthcare by 2026
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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fintech
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application security
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devsecops
By 2026, AI will transform skills across tech, finance, and healthcare, requiring new expertise in data quality, trust, and ethical governance, says OpenText.
Canadian M&A set to surge in 2026 as startups gain at home
Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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martech
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cdp
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it department
Canadian merger and acquisition activity is set to surge in 2026 as domestic startups gain favour, driven by local firms seeking labour-saving tech solutions.
How underground data centres & agrovoltaics can power food security
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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agricultural technology
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hyperscale
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dc
New underground data centres paired with agrovoltaic farms and solar cooling offer a sustainable model supporting agriculture, food security and climate goals.
Icertis acquires Dioptra to boost AI-driven contract automation
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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digital entertainment
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risk & compliance
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erp
Icertis has acquired AI startup Dioptra to enhance its contract intelligence platform with advanced automation and risk review tools for legal teams.
Pibit.AI raises USD $7 million to expand AI underwriting platform
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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rpa
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risk & compliance
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erp
Pibit.AI has raised USD $7 million to expand its AI-driven underwriting platform, boosting automation and speeding up insurance risk assessments.