Calian Signs over $50M in Defence Contracts in Q1
Results highlight surging demand for strengthened global security and operational readiness
OTTAWA, Ontario, Feb. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calian Group Ltd. (TSX: CGY), announced today that it signed over $50 million in new and renewed multi-year defence contracts in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 highlighting the continued need for mission-critical defence solutions and the value Calian provides to Canada’s defence, NATO and our allies.
Of the almost 30 contracts, half will provide operational readiness training, including one for NATO’s Joint Warfare Centre (JWC). Under the terms of the agreement, Calian will serve as the prime contractor, providing the majority of JWC’s critical defence training in the form of military and civilian subject matter experts to support JWC in delivering on its mission to train NATO forces at the strategic and operational levels. This support will include helping ensure forces can work together efficiently in a crisis and increasing the effectiveness and readiness of NATO’s multinational forces.
"The surge in global defence budgets underscores the demands of modern warfare and continued geopolitical instability,” said Kevin Ford, CEO of Calian. “As we look ahead, Calian recognizes our militaries need trusted, dependable partners to deliver mission-critical solutions. With capabilities that support personnel readiness, equipment reliability and secure, scalable operations, our goal is to ensure military forces are operation-ready so they can perform optimally in the most demanding, high-stakes environments.”
With over 40 years of experience, Calian delivers defence readiness solutions supporting national and international security. Leveraging our innovative technologies and expertise, Calian drives operational excellence through military training, healthcare, cybersecurity, communications and systems integration—helping military forces stay prepared and resilient in today’s rapidly evolving security and technology landscape.
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