DEFSEC Technologies Expands Workforce to 39 for Canadian Armed Forces Digital Modernization
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 05 2025
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Source: PRnewswire
- Workforce Expansion: DEFSEC plans to add 15 roles by February 2026, bringing the total to 39, primarily due to an expanded scope of work under the DSEF contract, thereby enhancing the company's execution capabilities in military digital modernization projects.
- Revenue Forecast Increase: Starting February 2026, annualized program billings are expected to rise from CAD 5.1 million to CAD 8.3 million, representing a 63% increase, which will significantly improve the company's financial position and drive positive cash flow.
- Gross Margin Growth: With the addition of new roles, the annualized gross margin is projected to increase to CAD 2.3 million, further enhancing the company's profitability and supporting sustainable growth amid rising defense spending.
- Strategic Partnership: The collaboration with ADGA will expedite the implementation of the new work scope, ensuring DEFSEC can quickly deliver upgraded capabilities, thereby solidifying its position in the Canadian defense market.
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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.
