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True north precision: Low cost drones with laser ranging │ Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS)

June 10, 2026

Value

This challenge will offer $2.1 million of development funding (total)

Description

The Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) are seeking innovative solutions for cost-effective range finding and targeting capabilities to be used on small drones. The goal is to increase battlefield awareness and support indirect fire missions through aerial surveillance, intelligence and reconnaissance.

This Call for Proposals (CFP) is supporting the MINERVA initiative, a practical, soldier-focused approach to integrating drones and autonomous systems into operations.

Eligible Applicants

This CFP is open to individuals, academia, not-for-profit organizations, provincial/territorial or municipal government organizations, and all industry. Federal and provincial crown corporations are not eligible for funding.

Eligible Expenses

  • Development funding: this challenge will offer $2.1 million of development funding (total), with funding focussing on promising concepts that can quickly advance their capabilities.
  • Capability assessment: There will be an opportunity to validate your technology (Technology Readiness Level 7 or better) against Canadian Armed Forces requirements in a realistic environment.

Deadline Date

The CFP opens April 29, 2026, and the deadline to submit proposals is June 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT.

Contact

Contact Name: Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS)

E-mail Address: IDEaSSandboxes-EnvironnementsprotegesIDEeS@forces.gc.ca

Website: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/programs/defence-ideas/element/competitive-projects/challenges/true-north-precision.html

Industry:

Municipalities, Non-Profit, Software/Technology, University Partnerships

Location:

Alberta, British Colombia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, NWT, Ontario, PEI, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon

Tags:

ABmunis, Drones, Innovation

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