Longspur Defence launches
A new Canadian company bringing advanced, affordable drone systems to Canada's forces, from the front line to the far north.
CANADA, November 2026. Longspur Defence today announced its launch as a Canadian company focused on advanced, affordable drone systems for Canada's armed forces.
Drones have changed how modern wars are fought. Systems that once took years to develop are now designed, tested and improved in weeks. Longspur Defence was founded to give Canadian forces faster access to that pace of innovation.
The company's designs draw on the latest engineering from Ukraine, where drone technology is tested and improved under real combat conditions. Longspur adapts that capability to Canadian requirements and climate, then builds and supports it in Canada.
Four areas of focus
- Uncrewed aerial systems. Small, affordable unarmed aircraft for reconnaissance, surveillance and training.
- Passive detection. Sensors that spot drone activity around a unit or site without giving away its position.
- Northern supply delivery. Cargo drones that carry essential supplies to remote sites in the Arctic and the Northwest Territories.
- In-country support. Training, repair, spares and updates, delivered in Canada for the life of every system.
Built for the North
Much of Canada's Arctic and the Northwest Territories can only be reached by air, and flights are few and far between. Longspur is developing cargo drones designed for extreme cold, high winds and long distances, so medical supplies, parts and equipment can reach remote bases, camps and communities when they're needed.
About Longspur Defence
Longspur Defence is a Canadian defence company founded in 2026. It develops and supports unarmed drone systems, passive sensing and northern logistics for the Canadian military. Learn more at longspurdefence.ca.