2026-02-17, 10:43:24 a.m.
MONTREAL, Canada — February 17, 2026 — Leads & Copy —
Volatus Aerospace Inc. has welcomed the Canadian government’s release of Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS), calling it a significant shift toward sovereign industrial capability, faster procurement, and long-term defence investment.
The DIS allocates $6.6 billion as part of a larger $81.8 billion reinvestment in the Canadian Armed Forces. It also establishes a Defence Investment Agency (DIA) to implement a new BUILD–PARTNER–BUY procurement framework.
The government has identified key sovereign capability domains, including Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems, Aerospace Platforms, Digital Systems, Sensors, Space, and Training and Simulation. Volatus says these areas align with its integrated operating model.
A primary goal of the DIS is to provide long-term demand visibility to Canadian industry. It aims to increase the share of defence acquisitions awarded to Canadian firms to 70 percent, while also accelerating the commercialization of Canadian-developed technologies and boosting export capacity.
Volatus believes the strategy will distinguish companies with established regulatory approvals, deployed infrastructure, secure operating environments, a proven track record, and the financial capacity to scale.
Over the past several years, Volatus has:
- Built regulated aerospace operations infrastructure across Canada and internationally.
- Developed remote command and control capabilities for mission-critical environments.
- Established an industrial expansion platform in Mirabel, Québec, designed for secure manufacturing and systems integration.
- Executed programs supporting Government of Canada departments and NATO-aligned stakeholders.
- Invested capital into governance, compliance, and scalable operational frameworks for regulated aerospace markets.
Volatus says its infrastructure, governance framework, and capital deployment strategy were developed in anticipation of this policy formalization. The company is structured to scale alongside program visibility.
The DIS prioritizes building sovereign capabilities in Canada where strategic autonomy is needed, partnering with trusted allies, and procuring under defined sovereign control conditions. Volatus’ operating model reflects this structure.
Volatus has secured a standalone facility in Québec to support defence-related manufacturing and secure operations. The company plans to invest over $10 million in the near term to expand production capacity and enhance systems integration capabilities. This phased approach aligns capital deployment with demand visibility while preserving financial discipline.
Volatus maintains active partnerships across Canada, the United Kingdom, and Europe, supporting collaborative development and export pathways. The company also integrates allied technologies within a Canadian-controlled operating framework.
The DIS emphasizes accelerating accreditation of personnel and facilities and strengthening Canada’s Arctic and Northern defence posture. Volatus operates under established aviation regulatory frameworks and maintains safety management systems consistent with commercial aerospace standards. The company has developed secure operational environments capable of supporting defence-adjacent activities.
Volatus’ remote operations capabilities and deployable uncrewed platforms position the company to support surveillance, monitoring, and infrastructure-related missions in remote and northern environments.
“Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy establishes a clear framework for strengthening sovereign capability and accelerating industrial execution,” said Glen Lynch, CEO of Volatus Aerospace Inc. He added that policy direction increasingly favors operational readiness and disciplined scaling, and that Volatus has invested in infrastructure, regulatory compliance, secure environments, and deployable systems in advance of this shift.
Volatus will host an investor briefing next week to provide a detailed overview of the Strategy and discuss its implications for the uncrewed and autonomous systems sector. Registration details will be announced under separate release.
Volatus Aerospace is a global provider of integrated dual-use aerial solutions for commercial and defence applications, leveraging both piloted and remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS). The Company serves industries including oil and gas, utilities, healthcare, and public safety. Volatus’ mission is to enhance operational efficiency, safety, and resilience through real-world, scalable aerial technologies.
Source: Volatus Aerospace Inc.
