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

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.