Alliance of Canadian Defence Companies (ACDC)
The Alliance of Canadian Defence Companies (ACDC) exists to rebuild Canada's sovereign defence-industrial base. We champion Canadian-controlled defence companies that design, build, sustain, and export next-generation defence platforms — reducing reliance on foreign primes and restoring national ownership of critical systems.
Membership
ACDC membership is open to
Canadian-controlled defence companies
committed to building sovereign capability
and export-ready platforms.
Our Members Include
> Platform developers and system integrators
> Advanced manufacturing and energetics firms
> Software, autonomy, AI, and sensor companies
> Sustainment, logistics, and lifecycle support providers
> Dual-use technology leaders serving defence and allied markets
Members Benefit From
> Direct advocacy
> Coordinated industry representation on
procurement reform
> Coalition-building to bid and deliver
integrated national capabilities
> Participation in capability showcases
and classified briefings
Events
ACDC convenes the Canadian defence ecosystem to
accelerate real capability delivery.
Our events program includes: Capability Summits,
Procurement & Policy Workshops, Platform
Showcases, Coalition Formation Forums
Membership
ACDC membership is open to Canadian-controlled defence companies committed to building sovereign capability and export-ready platforms.
Our Members Include
- Platform developers and system integrators
- Advanced manufacturing and energetics firms
- Software, autonomy, AI, and sensor companies
- Sustainment, logistics, and lifecycle support providers
- Dual-use technology leaders serving defence and allied markets
Members Benefit From
- Direct advocacy
- Coordinated industry representation on procurement reform
- Coalition-building to bid and deliver integrated national capabilities
- Participation in capability showcases and classified briefings
Events
ACDC convenes the Canadian defence ecosystem to accelerate real capability delivery. Our events program includes: Capability Summits, Procurement & Policy Workshops, Platform Showcases, Coalition Formation Forums
