The video discusses Canada’s new “Build at Home” defence industrial strategy and the government’s push to strengthen domestic defence capabilities rather than relying heavily on foreign suppliers and expanding Canada’s ability to design, manufacture, and export military technologies. The plan outlines a long-term vision to make Canadian companies the preferred suppliers for national defence procurement while supporting economic growth and technological innovation.

Among the strategy’s key objectives is increasing the share of federal defence contracts awarded to Canadian companies to 70% over the next decade. The government also aims to increase defence exports by 50% and create approximately 125,000 jobs nationwide through greater investment in domestic manufacturing, research, and advanced technology development.

Dave Shea, Executive Vice President at Kraken Robotics, described the strategy as an important opportunity for Canada to invest more heavily in domestic innovation and advanced defence technologies.

We would love for Canada to be our biggest customer … The Defence Industrial Strategy for us represents an opportunity for Canada to really put their money where their mouths are, to double-down on innovation in Canada.

In addition to supporting industrial growth, the strategy seeks to improve the operational readiness of the Canadian Armed Forces by addressing aging equipment and increasing the availability of mission-ready capabilities. By strengthening partnerships between government and industry, the initiative aims to build a more resilient defence ecosystem while positioning Canadian companies to compete more effectively in global defence markets.

Article: Canada unveils ‘Build at Home’ defence industrial strategy