DEFSEC Technologies Expands Workforce to 39, Anticipates $8.3M Annual Revenue
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 05 2025
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- Workforce Expansion: DEFSEC plans to add 15 roles by February 2026, bringing the total to 39, which is expected to significantly enhance its operational capacity in government services, thereby better meeting the Canadian Armed Forces' digital modernization needs.
- Revenue Growth Projection: With the new roles, DEFSEC's annualized program billings are anticipated to rise from CAD 5.1 million to CAD 8.3 million, reflecting a 62.5% increase that will substantially bolster the company's financial stability and market competitiveness.
- Gross Margin Contribution Increase: The additional roles are expected to elevate annualized gross margin contributions from CAD 200,000 to CAD 2.3 million, representing an approximate 845% increase, which will lay the groundwork for achieving cash flow positive operations.
- Strategic Partnership Acceleration: By collaborating with ADGA Group, DEFSEC can swiftly fulfill the new work scope requirements, ensuring a smooth project launch in February 2026, thereby enhancing its market position and influence in the defense sector.
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About DFSC
DEFSEC Technologies Inc., formerly KWESST Micro Systems Inc., develops and commercializes technology solutions that deliver a tactical advantage for the military, public safety agencies and personal defense markets. Its portfolio includes digitization of tactical forces for real-time shared situational awareness and targeting information from any source streamed directly to users' smart devices and weapons. Its product development has focused on three market segments: non-lethal, digitization and counter threat. Its products include countermeasures against threats: electronic detection, lasers and drones. These systems can operate stand-alone or integrate seamlessly with OEM products and battlefield management systems, and all come integrated with its team awareness kit application. It has a non-lethal product line branded PARA OPS with application across all segments of the non-lethal market, including law enforcement. It offers Battlefield Laser Detection System, ARWEN and Lightning.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
