Our next Calian VENTURES demo begins at 2:30pm! This is your opportunity to see how we’re helping high-potential SMBs overcome the barriers that often prevent breakthrough technologies from scaling and being rapidly deployed into operational environments. What you’ll experience: • How VENTURES accelerates innovation from concept to capability • The real-world integration journey of our inaugural partners: Tactiql | Tessellate | 123 Cyber • How we’re enabling faster, more agile delivery of advanced solutions to the CAF Don’t miss the last demo of the day! See you there. #CalianAtCansec #CANSEC2026 #CanadianDefence #CanadianSovereignty
Calian in Defence
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Ottawa, Ontario 8,176 followers
Calian helps the world communicate, innovate, learn and lead safe and healthy lives.
About us
Calian Defence delivers a wide range of services and solutions for the global Defence industry including: training for military around the world, health IT services, ground communication installations for the SatComm industry, manufacturing and testing of components for military equipment, cyber security and digital solutions, professional services and engineering services for global departments of defence and defence contractors. The Calian Defence flagship corporate social responsibility program, Military Family Doctors Network (MFDN), helps connect Canadian Military family members to primary care physicians.
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https://www.calian.com/defence/
External link for Calian in Defence
- Industry
- Defense and Space Manufacturing
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Ottawa, Ontario
- Founded
- 1982
- Specialties
- Defence , Training, Training-as-a-service , Military Training and Simulation , Training and Exercises , Scenario Development and Simulation , Security Sector Reform , Security Force Assistance , Capacity Building , Hostile Environment Risk Management , and Military Training Management
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Calian’s SVP, Marketing and Communications, Robin Richardson chatted with Canadian Defence Review from the showroom floor at #CANSEC2026 about ATHORA™, a sovereign system-of-systems interoperability and orchestration platform developed to accelerate military operational readiness and capability integration across evolving C5ISRT environments Are you walking the floor and want to learn more about ATHORA™, Calian VENTURES or our recently announced partnership with Cohere? Stop by booth #1815 and speak with an expert to learn more. #CalianTeam #CalianAtCANSEC #Defence #Sovereignty
🚀 Calian’s Robin Richardson, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Corporate Communications at #CANSEC! #CANSEC2026 #CDRmagazine #CDRTop100 #CanadianDefence Calian Group
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Join us today at 10:30AM at Booth #1815 for a high-impact, 15-minute showcase + live Q&A on Calian #VENTURES. Those who join the demo will get a deeper dive into: - How VENTURES accelerates innovation into operational capability - How our first cohort of partners: TACTIQL, Tessellate, and 123 Cyber are integrating and scaling within VENTURES - Why there is a need for a new model to get cutting-edge solutions into the hands of the CAF—faster For SMBs with breakthrough technology, this session will shift your perspective on what’s possible. Check us out at outdoor booth #4402 where our advanced manufacturing and composites team are showcasing exciting technologies and composites! #CANSEC2026 #DefenceInnovation #VENTURES #DualUse #MilitaryTech #Calian #CAF #InnovationAtScale
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Day #2 at CANSEC starts soon! The pace of innovation we’ve seen, the conversations around sovereign capability, AI, autonomous systems, Arctic security and more all point to something in common: defence has become a major national priority for Canada. A strong signal of that shift was Prime Minister Mark Carney attending and speaking at CANSEC for the first time ever by a sitting Prime Minister, highlighting the growing importance of defence, security, and industrial capability in Canada’s future. Lots of impressive technology and even better conversations happening across the floor. If you’re at #CANSEC today, make sure to also stop by booth #1815 and outdoor booth #4402 to learn more. Looking forward to closing out a great CANSEC 2026! #CalianAtCANSEC #Defence #Security #Aerospace #Innovation #AI #Canada #DefenceIndustry
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Today, we’re announcing a new collaboration with Cohere to evaluate and integrate sovereign AI capabilities within defence environments. Together, we will explore how secure, Canadian-developed AI can help improve decision-making speed, enhance operational readiness, strengthen mission support and advance next-generation training for the Canadian military, allied forces and SMEs through #CalianVENTURES. By combining Cohere’s enterprise AI platform with Calian’s expertise in defence, operational readiness and training, this collaboration represents an important step forward in advancing trusted, sovereign innovation for modern defence. Read more:➡️https://lnkd.in/eF_DgC4g #ArtificialIntelligence #SovereignAI #CanadianDefence #CANSEC2026 Invest Ottawa, Ottawa Board of Trade, Vanguard Magazine Canada, Canadian Defence Review, Esprit de Corps Military Magazine, Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI)
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Missed the morning VENTURES showcase? We’ve got you covered. If you couldn’t make the 10:30 AM session, don’t worry, you’ve got another chance to experience how Calian VENTURES is redefining defence innovation. Join us at 2:30 PM at Booth #1815 for a high-impact, 15-minute showcase + live Q&A This isn’t just another presentation, it’s a look at how we’re unlocking the full potential of dual-use and military technologies from SMBs, helping them overcome the barriers that slow scale and delay deployment to the CAF. What you’ll see: • How VENTURES accelerates innovation into operational capability • How our first partners—TACTIQL, Tessellate, and 123 Cyber—are integrating and scaling within the program • Why a new model is needed to get cutting-edge solutions into the hands of the CAF, faster For SMBs with breakthrough technology, this session will shift your perspective on what’s possible. 2:30 PM | Calian Booth #1815 Meet with our VENTURES experts onsite and let’s talk about how your technology can move faster, scale smarter and deliver impact where it matters most. #CalianAtCANSEC #CANSEC2026 #DefenceInnovation #VENTURES #DualUse #MilitaryTech #Calian #CAF #InnovationAtScale
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What if the next wave of dual-use and military innovation could reach the CAF faster, at scale? Join us at CANSEC for a 15-minute, world-class showcase of Calian VENTURES, followed by a live Q&A with our experts. 🕥 10:30am | Calian Booth #1815 This is your opportunity to see how we’re helping high-potential SMBs overcome the barriers that often prevent breakthrough technologies from scaling and being rapidly deployed into operational environments. What you’ll experience: • How VENTURES accelerates innovation from concept to capability • The real-world integration journey of our inaugural partners: Tactiql | Tessellate | 123 Cyber • How we’re enabling faster, more agile delivery of advanced solutions to the CAF For SMBs with breakthrough technology, this session offers a new way to think about collaboration, scale and impact. Meet with our VENTURES experts at CANSEC and let’s explore how your technology or your next partnership can move faster and go further. #CalianAtCANSEC #CANSEC2026 #DefenceInnovation #DualUse #MilitaryTech #VENTURES #Calian #SMB #CAF #InnovationAtScale
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Day 1 of #CANSEC is here and the crowd is already buzzing. We’re excited to connect with industry leaders, partners and innovators throughout these next two days. Stop by our booths (#1815 and #4402) to meet the team, explore our latest capabilities and talk about what’s ahead in defence and security. We look forward to seeing you here! #CANSEC2026 #CalianAtCANSEC #Defence
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Calian in Defence reposted this
The #CalianTeam will showcase how integrated Canadian capabilities across defence, space, AI, cyber, healthcare, manufacturing, and operational readiness are helping strengthen Canada’s sovereign defence capability. Learn more about ATHORA™, Calian’s newly launched sovereign interoperability platform to support secure integration, operational coordination, and decision advantage across land, sea, air, space, cyber, and electromagnetic domains. Visit us for live on-booth VENTURES demonstrations: 📍 Wednesday, May 27 — 10:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. 📍 Thursday, May 28 — 10:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. Calian will also be making additional announcements related to defence innovation, strategic partnerships, and operational capability throughout the conference. Ready to level up your defence strategy? Secure your spot and book a meeting with us at CANSEC https://lnkd.in/eQeUuYJk #ATHORA #C5ISTR #CANSEC2026 #DefenceInnovation #SovereignCapability #TeamCanada Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI), TACTIQL, Tessellate Robotics, 123 Cyber Inc. Jordan Miller, Jeff Wilson, Lindsay Williams, Gord Echlin, Rob Smith, Chad Watson, Denis Sirois, Michael Rennie
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Reinforcing Canada's security and sovereignty in the Arctic relies on resilient and secure space-based communications. Join us this week at #CANSEC2026, where we'll be showcasing Canadian-built and space-enabled technologies designed to support mission readiness in remote and contested areas. Backed by deep critical infrastructure experience across areas like defence and space, Calian is helping strengthen Canada's security and operational connectivity where it matters most. Visit us at booth #1815 and speak with our experts to learn how space innovation is advancing Canada’s defence future. #CalianAtCANSEC #ArcticSecurity #Sovereignty #SpaceDefence
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