On September 29, 2026, a delegation from a U.K. defence association visited Manitoba and said they were impressed as the province works to attract a share of Canada’s rising defence budget for an aerospace and military hub.
The Manitoba government is positioning the province to benefit from the federal government’s commitment to increase defence spending, hoping to become a partner for related projects. The federal pledge of higher defence spending has encouraged provinces such as Manitoba to seek roles in future defence and aerospace initiatives.