# Government of Canada

Type: government

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## Timeline

- **2026-Q4**: Projected Integration — Anticipated commencement of aircraft outfitting for specialized defense missions.
- **2026-03-10**: NRC Acquisition Confirmed — NRC announces the purchase of a Bombardier jet for airborne testing.
- **2026-03-09**: Funding Announcement — Federal government earmarks $1B for defense research and development.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Canada Earmarks $1B for Defense R&D; NRC to Acquire Bombardier Special Mission Jet
2026-03-10 01:00:17 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

The Canadian government has announced a nearly $1 billion investment in defense research, highlighted by the National Research Council's acquisition of a Bombardier jet. This move aims to bolster domestic aerospace innovation and modernize the nation's airborne testing capabilities for advanced defense technologies.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/canada-defense-research-bombardier-nrc-acquisition

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