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Defense Companies in Canada

Browse 321 defense companies across Canada. Compare defense domains, products, platforms and military standards.

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Companies in Canada at a glance

Of the 321 companies in Canada, the most common defense domains are Air Systems (22%), C4ISR (19%) and MRO & Logistics (18%).

Defense domains

  • Air Systems22%
  • C4ISR19%
  • MRO & Logistics18%
  • Defense Software & AI17%
  • Unmanned Systems17%

Supply-chain roles

  • Subsystem Manufacturer35%
  • Component Supplier31%
  • System Integrator29%
  • Contract Manufacturer27%
  • Software Developer26%

End users

  • Defense Industry35%
  • Homeland Security & Police30%
  • Land Forces28%
  • Naval Forces24%
  • Air Forces22%

Defense standards

  • Controlled Goods Program5%
  • AS9100D4%
  • AS91004%
  • ITAR registered4%
  • ITAR3%

Top cities

  • Montreal4%
  • Ottawa4%
  • Calgary3%
  • Toronto3%
  • Vancouver2%
  • Mississauga2%

Size

  • 11-50 employees1%
  • 51-200 employees2%
  • 201-500 employees4%
  • 501-1000 employees2%
  • 1001-5000 employees5%
  • 5000+ employees4%

Most held certifications

  • ISO 9001:201519%
  • ISO 90017%
  • AS9100D6%
  • ISO 14001:20153%
  • ISO 140013%

Key facts

  • 1990 is the median founding year
  • 89% also sell to civilian markets
  • 2% publish an NCAGE code
  • 30% name the platforms they supply
  • 92% name their products

Figures from a sample of 313 of the 321 companies, as published on their own websites. Shares count only what a profile states, so they are a floor rather than a census.

Defense domains in Canada

🛡️Land Systems & Vehicles✈️Air Systems⚓Naval Systems🛰️Space🚁Unmanned Systems🎯Counter-UAS & Air Defense🔫Weapons💥Ammunition & Energetics🚀Missiles & Munitions🗺️C4ISR📻Communications & SATCOM📡Electronic Warfare📍Radar & Sensors🔭Optronics💻Rugged Computing & Electronics🧠Defense Software & AI🎮Simulation & Training🦺Armour & Protection☢️CBRN Defense🎒Soldier Equipment🔧MRO & Logistics

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