Defence ramp-up is creating a three-speed divide among SMEs, with many firms still on the sidelines, BDC study finds
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A small group is scaling quickly, another is expanding into defence, while a broader group is still preparing to enter the market MONTREAL, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A new BDC study produced jointly with The Icebreaker reveals SMEs are becoming central to Canada’s defence capability as demand accelerates, but a widening gap is emerging […]
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