Drones and the future of Canada’s military industry
From The Decibel by The Globe and Mail
April 23, 2026 · 24 min
About this episode
Pippa Norman discusses the impact of drones on Canada's military industry and strategy.
Robotics and drones are now leading the charge in modern warfare, reshaping battlefields in Ukraine and on the Strait of Hormuz. The Canadian military, with renewed funding and targets, is focusing on developing drones – and defence companies want to be part of production and investment. Pippa Norman covers the defence industry and Canada’s military strategy for The Globe. She explains why unmanned vehicles are gaining popularity with military and government leaders, how its development is meant to reduce reliance on the U.S. and whether military, government and business can adapt to the moment.
People in this episode
Guest: Pippa Norman
Topics covered
- drones
- military industry
- modern warfare
- defence strategy
- Canada
- unmanned vehicles
Keywords
- drones
- military
- Canada
- defence industry
- unmanned vehicles
- modern warfare
- investment
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Globe, Canadian military, defence companies, U.S.
Places: Canada, Ukraine, Strait of Hormuz
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