Simex Defence Statement on Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy
Canada’s new Defence Industrial Strategy is a promising blueprint – and Simex Defence is ready to help deliver on it.
Managing more than 1,000 defence contracts annually, we see firsthand how fragmented procurement processes can slow capability delivery. The creation of the Defence Investment Agency and the introduction of a clear Build–Partner–Buy hierarchy are important steps toward greater predictability, efficiency, and speed that CAF requires.
As a Canadian-owned small business, we welcome the Strategy’s emphasis on sovereign capabilities, modernized ITB rules, and stronger integration of SMEs — the backbone of Canada’s defence ecosystem.
At the same time, disciplined execution will be essential:
Industry requires earlier and more consistent engagement with CAF operators to better align operational needs with what industry can realistically deliver.
Clear, long-term acquisition roadmaps will give Canadian and allied OEMs the confidence to invest in capacity, partnerships, and innovation.
Balancing sovereign capability with the global supply chains Canada must continue to rely on — particularly for high-complexity components — remains critical. The Strategy acknowledges this reality, and Simex is well positioned to help bridge these two worlds.
The blueprint is now in place. The next step is focused, time-bound execution — and Simex Defence stands ready to deliver.
