Calian to highlight NATO-ready defence capabilities at MSPO 2026

Calian Group will use MSPO 2026 in Kielce, Poland, to showcase its expanding support for NATO and Allied readiness as Canada serves as Lead Nation at the exhibition. The company will also point to a new 15-year training contract in the U.K. and a broader push across NATO partner countries.

Why it matters: - Canada is the Lead Nation at MSPO 2026, giving Calian a high-profile stage as Ottawa expands its role in European and transatlantic security. - Calian’s growing defence portfolio shows how Canadian firms are competing for long-term NATO and Allied training, communications and operational support work. - The company’s latest contract wins and exhibits underscore demand for sovereign, resilient systems in contested environments.

What happened: - Calian Group Ltd. will showcase its NATO and Allied defence capabilities at MSPO 2026 in Kielce, Poland, from September 8 to 11, 2026. - The company says it is bringing more than 15 years of experience supporting NATO and Allied forces across more than 75 large-scale exercises. - Calian supports NATO’s Joint Warfare Centre and Joint Force Training Centre. - Recent work includes STEADFAST DETERRENCE, which involved all 32 NATO Allies, and STEADFAST FOXTROT, which examined force deployment, reinforcement and sustainment across Europe in contested environments. - In August 2026, Calian UK secured a CAD $296 million, 15-year agreement with Raytheon UK to support modernization of British Army collective training.

The details: - Calian’s work spans strategic and operational-level training, exercise design, scenario development, wargaming and specialist operational support. - The company has also secured contracts supporting operational planning, Joint All Domain Operations, future exercise environments and Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear training. - At MSPO, Calian plans to highlight next-generation war fighter training, secure satellite communications and jamming-resilient GNSS technologies. - The GNSS systems are designed to protect positioning, navigation and timing when reliability is mission-critical. - The company will exhibit at the Canada Pavilion, booth 7-D05. - Calian says it has more than 6,000 people worldwide and is headquartered in Ottawa. - Calian has operated for more than 40 years and provides mission-critical solutions across critical industries. - The company’s website is More information.

Between the lines: - MSPO is becoming a useful signal for how Canada wants to present itself as a defence and security partner in Europe. - Calian’s mix of training, communications and navigation capabilities suggests the company is positioning itself as a broader enabler of operational readiness, not just a niche contractor. - The Raytheon UK deal points to a longer-duration revenue stream and deeper integration into Allied training modernization.

What's next: - Calian will meet partners and potential customers at MSPO 2026 and use the event to expand its NATO and Allied defence relationships. - The company is likely to lean on its recent contract wins as it seeks more work across NATO nations. - Calian’s broader European presence appears set to remain a strategic focus as Allied militaries invest in training and resilience.