Canadian Defence Market Entry Roadmap:
A Practical Guide for York Region Manufacturers
This roadmap is designed to support manufacturers that are seeking to grow and scale their existing defence-related business, and to those that do not currently supply the defence sector but are interested in pivoting or transitioning some or all their business to defence-related activities.
York Region is home to a growing defence sector of parts, components and assembly manufacturers with industry-leading manufacturing capabilities in machined and fabricated structures and parts, electronics, and hardware. The sector is supported by a strong hardware and software technology ecosystem. Explore our Canadian Defence Market Entry Roadmap or the York Region Aerospace & Defence Supplier Directory now!
Disclaimer: This directory is not a comprehensive listing and is based on proprietary research conducted by the Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing in 2026. It is provided for informational purposes only, and the accuracy or completeness of the data is not guaranteed. The Regional Municipality of York is not liable or responsible for any consequences arising from the use of this information or the resources referenced.
| Company | Municipality | HQ Country | Activity Description | Defence Sub-Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acentury | Richmond Hill | Canada | Develops wireless network automation, RF testing, deployment, and communications technologies that support telecommunications and wireless infrastructure. | C4ISR |
| AECOM | Markham | USA | Delivers engineering, planning, design, and construction management services for military and defence infrastructure projects, including bases, operational facilities, environmental remediation, and modernization programs. | Infrastructure Services |
| Emergent Solutions | Markham | Canada | Develops rugged AIoT edge computing and communications platforms that support defence and public safety operations by enabling sensor fusion, real-time situational awareness, tactical decision support, and secure edge-based processing. | C4ISR |
| Ensil | Markham | Canada | Electronics Repair & Engineering solutions | Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) Services |
| IBM Canada | Markham | Canada | Cloud, Mobile, Cognitive, Security, Research, Watson, Analytics, Consulting, Commerce, Experience Design, Internet of Things, Technology support, Industry solutions, Systems services, Resiliency services, Financing, and IT infrastructure | IM/IT |
| Scentroid (IDES Canada) | Stouffville | Canada | Develops AI-enabled sensing and situational awareness systems. | C4ISR |
| Tron Motors | Markham | Canada | Develops Canadian-made defence technologies focused on counter-uncrewed aerial systems (C-UAS), integrating radar, electro-optical/infrared sensors, AI-driven sensor fusion, autonomous systems, and command-and-control capabilities to detect, track, and identify aerial threats. | Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems (UxS) and Related Technologies |
| Visual Defence | Richmond Hill | Canada | develops security and situational awareness technologies, including command-and-control software, video surveillance systems, access control solutions, and AI-enabled monitoring platforms. | C4ISR |
| Volatus Aerospace | Vaughan | Canada | Develops, manufactures, operates, and supports drone and aerial systems for defence, public safety, infrastructure, industrial, and remote operations. | Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems (UxS) and Related Technologies |
| CyberWorks Robotics | Markham | Canada | Physical AI that enables robots to operate safely and autonomously in real-world environments. | Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems (UxS) and Related Technologies |
Disclaimer: This directory is not a comprehensive listing and is based on proprietary research conducted by York Region Economic Development. It is provided for informational purposes only, and the accuracy or completeness of the data is not guaranteed. The Regional Municipality of York is not liable or responsible for any consequences arising from the use of this information or the resources referenced.
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