Volatus Aerospace Supports Canada’s Commitment to Strengthening Defense and NATO Alignment

TORONTO, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Volatus Aerospace Inc. (TSXV:FLT) (OTCQX:TAKOF) (Frankfurt: ABB) welcomes the Government of Canada’s pledge to increase defense spending to 2% of GDP and its endorsement of NATO’s new target of defense spending to 5% by 2035. These measures signal Canada’s strengthened commitment to national sovereignty and collective allied readiness and represent a transformative moment for the Canadian defense and aerospace industry.

“Canada’s commitment to bolstering defense capability and supporting NATO modernization opens the door for greater domestic innovation and industrial participation,” said Glen Lynch, Chief Executive Officer of Volatus Aerospace. “We support this direction and are well positioned to contribute in areas where our capabilities align, particularly in ISR, remote operations, and advanced training.”

Headquartered in Quebec, Volatus maintains operations across Canada and the United States, as well as in the United Kingdom and Europe, with active partnerships throughout allied markets. The company delivers a broad range of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) services, sensor payload integration, and workforce development through Volatus Academy. Its Operations Control Center (OCC) provides centralized, scalable command and control for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations, enabling long-range, automated aerial missions for defense, surveillance, and critical infrastructure protection.

Volatus’ core capabilities are aligned with several priorities outlined in the government’s updated defense strategy, including:

• ISR and persistent surveillance across Arctic, maritime, and strategic border regions.
• Remote operational support for force multipliers and workforce optimization.
• NATO-aligned training, including Complex Level 1 licensing, Search and Rescue, geomatics, thermography and platform-specific programs.
• Enhancement of sovereign capability through Canadian-built systems and OEM partnerships open to localized manufacturing.

Volatus is actively engaging with federal agencies and allied stakeholders to identify areas where its capabilities can contribute to programs such as NORAD modernization, Arctic sovereignty, and NATO readiness. The company remains committed to supporting Canada’s defense and security priorities with scalable, responsive aerial solutions.

About Volatus Aerospace Inc.

Volatus is a leader in innovative global aerial solutions for intelligence and cargo. With over 100 years of combined institutional knowledge in aviation, Volatus provides comprehensive solutions using both piloted and remotely piloted aircraft systems for a wide array of industries, including oil and gas, energy utilities, healthcare, public safety, and infrastructure. The Company is committed to enhancing operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability through cutting-edge aerial technologies. For more information, visit

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