AeroVision Canada Responds to New Defence Industrial Strategy

February 18, 2026, Halifax, NS: AeroVision Canada supports Canada’s new Defence Industrial Strategy, says President and CEO Trevor Bergmann. “AeroVision sees tremendous opportunities for collaboration in the Government of Canada’s new procurement model, known as: Build, Partner and Buy” says Bergmann. 

From its home in Halifax, Nova Scotia, AeroVision provides and maintains long-range, heavy-lift Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPASs), commonly known as drones, to private and government-sector clients locally and globally.

Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy, released on February 17, seeks to build domestic defence industrial capacity, promote economic growth, and foster a strong small and medium-sized (SME) ecosystem to ensure Canada’s security, sovereignty, and prosperity.

“AeroVision ticks all the boxes of the new DIS”, says Bergmann. “We are a Canadian company, we are a domestic supplier of a growing military need, and we are embedded in the SME ecosystem. In addition, through our international partner, Swiss company ANAVIA, we are already working with a trusted allied partner.”

Jonas LeBlanc-Wilmink, Director of Operations & Government Relations at Samuel Group, stated: "AVC looks forward to working with newly established defence procurement, capability, and research offices in Canada to assist the nation in delivering the outcomes outlined in the DIS.

AeroVision Canada is a leader in delivering integrated RPAS solutions for defence, civil, and commercial operations across North America. Backed by decades of aviation experience, the company provides comprehensive support from mission integration and regulatory compliance to pilot training and sustainment.

Samuel Group of Companies is a consulting firm providing government relations, marketing, human resources and other advisory services to clients throughout Canada and internationally. The firm has offices across Canada, as well as in Washington, DC and Brussels, Belgium.

For more information or to arrange an interview with Mr. Bergmann, please contact:

Laken Thibeau, Social Media and Marketing Coordinator
laken@aerovisioncanada.com