Babcock Canada (Babcock) a global leader in strategic radio communications, has established a purpose-built Canadian industry network to provide the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) with a modern, resilient, and advanced strategic communications capabilities that will position Canadian technology for global export.
Named, Team INSPIRE the Babcock-led, Canadian-enabled expert group, consisting of Nautel, CCX Technologies, Evertz, WADE Antenna, Titan ÆX, and COWI, aims to deliver modernized high-frequency (HF), low-frequency (LF), and very-low-frequency (VLF) strategic communications capabilities to ensure secure and reliable connectivity wherever, whenever, and however they are needed.
“Team INSPIRE represents the best of Canadian innovation, backed by Babcock-developed software and global experience. Together, we are delivering future-ready communications capabilities that can strengthen Canada’s defence and supports sovereignty at home and abroad,” said Babcock CEO Tony March.
As Canada continues its “Build Canadian First” defence framework, Team INSPIRE is well positioned to play a critical role in expanding domestic capability and capacity. By leveraging Canadian talent, expertise, and innovation, Team INSPIRE will deliver a solution designed in Canada, for Canada.
At the heart of Team INSPIRE’s offering for Canada is Babcock’s integration approach which leverages Babcock’s Intelligent Network and Serial Protocol Interface for Radio Equipment (INSPIRE) control system software.
Developed by Babcock, the INSPIRE solution is currently deployed across Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, providing:
• Seamless integration of legacy, current, and emerging systems, providing opportunities to adopt sovereign technology as they develop
• Support for MIL-STD and STANAG protocols
• Compatibility with the latest software-defined radios and modem technologies
• Flexibility to enable mission-specific waveform solutions
Built on a scalable and interoperable architecture, INSPIRE ensures the CAF can rapidly adapt to evolving operational demands and maintain a technological edge in complex environments.
Each Team INSPIRE partner brings specialized knowledge and high-value technical expertise, contributing to a collaborative, national capability that supports operational readiness, economic growth, and long-term defence resilience:
Babcock:
Lead development, integration, and delivery of the INSPIRE communications solution.
Nautel:
Military-off-the-shelf transmission hardware in VLF and LF bands and developmental hardware for remaining elements of the SRC solution.
CCX Technologies:
Advanced cybersecurity, intrusion detection, and data and network management solutions.
Evertz:
Network hardware to enable reliable connectivity, extend coverage, and support secure, interoperable communications across the network.
WADE Antenna:
HF antenna design and modifications as well as manufacturing of supporting structure elements.
Titan ÆX:
Existing strategic communications MRO capability from coast to coast to coast.
COWI:
Global leaders in large antenna design combined with significant in-Canada critical structure engineering and manufacturing oversight capability.
CANSEC Day 2. Ottawa. May 28, 2026.
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Notes to Editor:
About Babcock:
With over 70 years of experience and proven performance delivering critical military, government, and commercial communications programs worldwide, Babcock delivers value for money and partners with experts to provide high-performance, built-to-last communications solutions. As a world leader, Babcock’s expertise includes the design, operation, and sustainment of VLF, LF, and HF communications services. To-date, Babcock supports the New Zealand Defence Force, the Australian Defence Force, and the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence.
About Nautel:
With over 55 years experience in creating highly innovative products, Nautel has earned a reputation as a world leader in the design, manufacture, sales, and support of high power, solid state RF products for radio broadcast, navigation, sonar, and industrial applications.
About CCX Technologies:
CCX Technologies is a 100% Canadian-owned and operated firm specializing in securing and unifying complex aerospace and defence networks across air, land, sea platform and operational technology (PT & OT) environments. CCX delivers robust cybersecurity and intrusion detection solutions to protect PT and OT networks, advanced networking tools that optimize communications and network performance, and data management solutions that collect and process data at the edge to support mission intelligence and forensic analysis.
About Evertz:
Evertz is a Canadian-owned technology company specializing in secure operational infrastructure, RF-over-IP transport, visualization, synchronization, and real-time networking solutions supporting government, defence, and critical infrastructure environments. With significant Canadian engineering and manufacturing capabilities, Evertz supports sovereign modernization and interoperability initiatives across Canada and allied environments.
Evertz Microsystems Ltd., a subsidiary of Evertz Technologies Ltd (TSX: ET), is a Canadian-owned technology leader delivering mission-critical operational infrastructure, secure networking and real-time communications solutions for government, defence, broadcast and critical infrastructure environments worldwide. Headquartered in Burlington, Ontario, Evertz designs, engineers and manufactures advanced operational networking, visualization, data transport and communications technologies supporting highly secure and always-on mission-critical environments. Evertz represents a strategically important Canadian engineering and advanced manufacturing capability supporting sovereign operational readiness, operational coordination, ISR transport and command environments for Canada and allied partners in more than 70 countries worldwide.
About WADE:
WADE Antenna is a leader in the development and manufacture of high-quality communication antennas. Their TACO Antenna brand manufactures communication antennas for use by military organizations, defence contractors, and commercial aviation systems worldwide. With a strong reputation for ruggedness and reliability, WADE and TACO deliver unrivalled service and satisfaction alongside leading edge technology.
About Titan ÆX:
With experience dedicated to LF/HF/MF, MW, Satellite and Broadcast systems, Titan ÆX has positioned itself as a leading designer, supplier, fabricator, and installer of quality specialized long range communication systems. Regardless of size or location, Titan ÆX provides its clients with cost effective and efficient network deployment, upgrade, and maintenance solutions.
About COWI:
COWI is an international consultancy within engineering, architecture, energy, and environment, offering solutions to some of the biggest challenges of our time. Together with customers, partners, and colleagues, COWI co-creates more sustainable and beautiful solutions that improve the quality of life for people today and many generations ahead.
For further information contact:
Nicholas Avellaneda
Babcock Canada
Tel: (613) 295-3120
[email protected]
Stephen Farley
Nautel
Tel: (902) 823-3900 ext.5882
[email protected]
Ben Peterson
CCX Technologies
Tel: (613) 695-9434
[email protected]
Stephanie Waszak
Evertz
Tel: 1-877-995-3700 Ext. 2552
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Deanna Crane
WADE Antenna
Tel: (519) 756-75157 x 282
[email protected]
Nick Sarantinos
Titan ÆX Inc.
Tel: (514) 966-2641
[email protected]
Aaron Ferguson
COWI North America Ltd.
Tel: (902) 401-3305
[email protected]