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Production / Operations

Volatus Aerospace to Launch Innovation Centre and Drone Manufacturing Hub at Mirabel to Strengthen Canada's Defence Readiness and Support NATO Allies

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Oct 21, 2025 · 06:30 FLT · 0.715 Volatus Aerospace Inc.
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Executive Summary

  • Volatus Aerospace announced the establishment of a 200,000‑sq‑ft Volatus Mirabel Innovation Centre and Drone Manufacturing Hub at Montréal–Mirabel International Airport.
  • The facility will enable serial production of Canadian‑built defence‑grade drones for the Canadian Armed Forces and NATO allies, strengthening domestic supply chain resilience.
  • The project is supported by Investissement Québec International and aligns with Canada’s 2025 defence investment priorities, signaling a material positive development for Volatus’ growth prospects.

Key Details

  • Location & Size: Mirabel Innovation Zone, Montréal–Mirabel International Airport; 200,000 sq ft advanced manufacturing facility.
  • Purpose: Serial production of Volatus proprietary drone platforms and licensed manufacture of partner systems for NATO‑aligned requirements and Canadian end‑use needs.
  • Strategic Alignment: Directly supports Government of Canada initiatives to rebuild, rearm, and reinvest in domestic defence capability and secure supply chains.
  • Support Partners: Collaboration with Aéroports de Montréal (ADM) and financial backing from Investissement Québec International.
  • Operational Benefits: Secure domestic supply chain, full configuration control, quality assurance, export compliance under Canadian and allied regulations.
  • Target Markets: Canadian Armed Forces missions (ISR, maritime, Arctic, base security) and NATO partner requirements.
  • Government Context: 2025 launch of Defence Investment Agency; $500 M pledged for NATO‑aligned support to Ukraine; increased defence spending targeting 2 % of GDP.
  • Future Outlook: This hub is the first in a series of domestic defence manufacturing initiatives planned by Volatus.

Notable Quotes

  • “By combining an Innovation Centre for rapid integration and qualification with a dedicated Manufacturing Hub for serial production, Mirabel will become our anchor for Canadian‑made, defence‑grade drones,” – Glen Lynch, CEO, Volatus Aerospace Inc.
  • “Investissement Québec International is proud to support Volatus in establishing its innovation center in Mirabel…”, – Hubert Bolduc, President, Investissement Québec International.
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