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Small-cap drone company lands NATO training contract

Drone company Volatus Aerospace (TSX:FLT) is awarded a two-year C$2.1 million training contract with a NATO-allied government.
Draganfly - Draganfly's heavy lift drone.

Canadian drone CEO appears before Senate Committee on defence industry strategy

Draganfly’s (CSE:DPRO) chief executive testified before a Senate committee on how defence procurement must adapt to modern conflict.

Bombardier stock buyback program prepares for takeoff

Bombardier (TSX:BBD.A/BBD.B) will begin a new normal course issuer bid or stock buyback program on April 15, 2026.

Air Canada announces search for new CEO

Air Canada (TSX:AC) announced the retirement of president and CEO Michael Rousseau following nearly two decades with the company.

NRC adds Bombardier Global 6500 to research fleet to support defence

The National Research Council of Canada has acquired a Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft to support advanced defence and dual use research.

Transat cash flow takes off in Q1 2026

Transat A.T. (TSX:TRZ) reports Q1 2026 financial results marked by a robust 68 per cent increase in adjusted EBITDA year-over-year.

MDA Space launches 49North to strengthen Canada’s defence capabilities beyond space

MDA Space Ltd. (TSX:MDA) launches 49North, a Canadian defence business delivering multi-domain and mission-critical capabilities.

Air Canada expands access to destinations in Türkiye

Air Canada (TSX:AC) and Pegasus Airlines announced a new interline partnership, giving travellers easier access to destinations in Türkiye.

Bombardier scales up services business with strategic acquisition

Bombardier expands its services business with the acquisition of Velocity Maintenance, a US aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul company.

Mobix secures FAA drone platform certification, paving the way for commercial deployment

Mobix Labs (NASDAQ:MOBX) secured FAA certification for its next gen drone based sensing platform, enabling broader field operations.

Buzz on the Bullboards: Geopolitics are back in the driver’s seat

Geopolitical risk is re‑pricing assets again A renewed wave of geopolitical flashpoints has been rippling through...

Draganfly to provide drones and training to U.S. Air Force special ops command

Draganfly (CSE:DPRO) and DelMar Aerospace received an award to provide Flex FPV drones and foundational FPV training to the U.S. Air Force.

Trump threatens 50 per cent tariff and “decertification” of Bombardier

Trump threatened to impose a 50 per cent tariff and “decertify” Canadian aircraft, accusing Canada of refusing to certify Gulfstream jets.

The 5-Minute Investor Podcast, Ep. 45: Stocks leveraging the defence spending surge

Check out ep. 45 of Stockhouse's 5-Minute Investor Podcast, featuring analysis on defence stocks MDA Space and Firan Technology.

Bombardier taps new leaders for strategy, defence and sales

Bombardier (TSX:BBD.A) appointed several executives to its leadership team, effective immediately advance its defence business.