Why it matters
ADSE is the single most important annual touchpoint for defence and aerospace suppliers seeking access to Canadian Armed Forces leadership, DND procurement officials and major prime contractors such as Lockheed Martin Canada and Boeing Canada. For SMEs and startups, the structured B2B programme and co-location with the Abbotsford Airshow provide rare direct access to RCAF and NORAD decision-makers at a regional scale. With Canada's defence spending ramping up under NATO commitments and the F-35 and NORAD modernisation programmes accelerating, ADSE is a critical venue for positioning in the Canadian defence industrial base.
About
The Aerospace Defence and Security Expo (ADSE) is Canada's premier annual aerospace, defence and security trade expo, held each August in Abbotsford, British Columbia, in conjunction with the Abbotsford International Airshow. Produced by the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada, it brings together senior industry executives, military commanders, government officials and key procurement decision-makers from across the Canadian and international aerospace sector. The 2026 edition runs under the theme 'Agility: Aligning Industry and Government,' featuring exhibits, keynote speeches, panels, workshops and structured B2B networking.
Market intel
Moderate pricingmedium confidence
ADSE 2026 confirmed participation from major Canadian and international primes including Lockheed Martin Canada and Boeing, alongside BC-based aerospace manufacturers and MRO specialists such as Cascade Aerospace and KF Aerospace. RCAF senior leadership used the expo to articulate Canada's defence modernisation priorities, and a government announcement on CC-130H aircraft disposition was made on the event's sidelines, underscoring its role as a policy and procurement forum.
Notable exhibitorsLockheed Martin CanadaBoeing CanadaCascade AerospaceDe Havilland Aircraft of CanadaCoulson AviationKF Aerospace (Kelowna Flightcraft)PAL AerospaceAsco Aerospace Canada
AI-researched Tue, 25 August 2026. Estimates from public sources. Verify with the organizer.
Topics
AirISR & SensorsProcurementManufacturing & Supply ChainDual-use
Who it's for
PrimesSMEsStartupsInstitutions