Defence and security

Canada’s export-intensive defence industry is a key driver of economic growth and national security. Its world-class, innovative products depend on access to extensive and complex supply chains that often span multiple jurisdictions. 

This industry includes the production and manufacturing of:

  • light armoured vehicles
  • personal rifles
  • optics and night vision equipment
  • ship-based sensors and radars
  • special mission aircraft
  • military transport helicopters
  • other goods, technologies, and services for military, paramilitary, first responder, and security uses

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Top markets for this industry

Canada’s defence and security industry is part of a highly integrated global market. The United States is Canada’s largest trading partner for this industry, accounting for nearly half of Canada’s defence exports. Canada and the United States (U.S.) have the most integrated defence supply chain in the world.

Other priority markets for our support in defence and security include:

  • Germany
  • United Kingdom
  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • France
  • Japan
  • Republic of Korea

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Intra-African Trade Fair 2025

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September 4 to 10, 2025
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April 16 to July 16, 2025
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Aerospace, Agriculture and processed foods, Clean technologies, Defence and security, Education, Forestry and wood products, Industrial machinery, Information and communications technologies, Infrastructure, Life sciences, Mining, Oil and gas, Transportation
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Algiers, Algeria

Australian aerospace and defence market review

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September 04, 2025
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June 12 to September 3, 2025
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