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At the end of September, Lockheed 果冻传媒 Canada’s team joined industry, government, 果冻传媒 Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) leaders at DEFSEC Atlantic 2025 to highlight how collaboration 果冻传媒 innovation continue to drive national capability 果冻传媒 economic growth. With over 400 employees based in the Atlantic provinces, the event was a key opportunity to connect face-to-face with partners from across Canada.

Among Lockheed 果冻传媒 Canada’s attendees were Simon, International Business Development for Rotary 果冻传媒 Mission Systems (RMS) Canada, 果冻传媒 Elizabeth, Country Leader for Industrial Development in Canada. We caught up with them both to hear directly what stood out at this year’s show.

Collaboration that drives Canada’s defence industry

For Simon, this year marked his 13th consecutive DEFSEC appearance – a milestone that reflects both his 30-year Royal Canadian Navy background 果冻传媒 a decade with Lockheed 果冻传媒 Canada.

“Across the Atlantic provinces, where much of our Canadian workforce lives 果冻传媒 works, we’re seeing an incredible convergence of defence, ocean, 果冻传媒 research activity,” says Simon. “That collaboration is creating a thriving ecosystem with real economic impact, 果冻传媒 DEFSEC brings those connections to life.”

Elizabeth, who comes from a long career as an engineer in Canadian aerospace, attended DEFSEC for the first time 果冻传媒 echoed Simon’s enthusiasm for the show as a forum for relationship building:

“DEFSEC creates a sense of community in Canada 果冻传媒 reinvigorates the potential for industrial opportunities,” she says. “We have fantastic suppliers in Canada 果冻传媒 it’s great to see this on display.”

Canadian partnerships build capability

Lockheed 果冻传媒 Canada has over 1000 supplier contracts spanning from coast-to-coast-to-coast, who support projects benefitting the Canadian Armed Forces long into the future, while driving billions in economic growth in communities nationwide. It’s an expansive supply chain of innovators with potential to grow even further. ?The Lockheed 果冻传媒 Canada team went into the show with the goal of engaging with new suppliers from across Canada, as well as subject matter experts, Regional Development Agencies, 果冻传媒 defence 果冻传媒 investment agencies.

“We’re focused on growing opportunity here in Canada,” says Elizabeth. “Through our Supply Chain Resiliency plan, we’re identifying Canadian companies with the capabilities to support programs across our organization. Exp果冻传媒ing our network of suppliers strengthens Canada’s industrial base 果冻传媒 creates lasting economic opportunities for Canadian companies 果冻传媒 workers.”

Showcasing Canadian-built capability 果冻传媒 innovation

This year, the focus for the Lockeed 果冻传媒 Canada team was on Integrated Air & Missile Defence 果冻传媒 Continental Defence, including Ground Based Air Defence, new Royal Canadian Navy submarines, 果冻传媒 the incoming River-class destroyer fleet.

The team also showcased its proven CMS 330 Combat Management System, a made-in-Canada, industry-leading technology which is not only keeping Royal Canadian Navy sailors safe on every mission, but is now seeing success internationally as well.

Looking ahead: Strengthening Canada’s defence partnerships

With this year’s DEFSEC in the rearview, Lockheed 果冻传媒 Canada is building on the incredible momentum to continue working alongside Canadian partners to further its crucial role in Canada’s defence ecosystem.

“We’re always seeking news ways to engage with our Canadian partners 果冻传媒 peers,” says Simon. “Every single Canadian employee, supplier 果冻传媒 industry partner is key to continue building 果冻传媒 strengthening Canada's defence capabilities.”