Babcock Canada (Babcock) is further strengthening its industry collaborations to support Canada’s defence and security priorities by introducing its Small and Medium-Sized Business (SMB) engagement strategy, Building Canada’s Sovereign Defence Capability, Together.
The strategy underscores Babcock’s commitment to growing domestic capabilities, strengthening industrial resilience, and helping ensure the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) have timely access to leading Canadian solutions.
It establishes a clear and transparent pathway for Canadian companies to engage in defence opportunities. By simplifying access points and identifying high-potential capabilities early, Babcock is connecting innovative businesses with real operational challenges sooner.
In addition to early engagement, Babcock’s investment pathways and co-development opportunities are designed to help bridge the gap between demonstration and production to support economic growth and expand advanced manufacturing capacity in Canada.
Through mission-driven selection processes, solutions are evaluated based on operational effectiveness and value to Canada, ensuring a level playing field that prioritizes innovation, agility, and outcomes for the CAF.
“We are committed to continuously improving how we partner with industry to strengthen Canada’s defence industrial base. Our role is to enable Canadian innovation to move from concept to capability faster, while ensuring the CAF can rely on secure, mission-ready solutions,” said Tony March, CEO, Babcock Canada.
An example of the strategy in action is iSupport360™, Babcock’s secure, Canadian-enabled digital through-life support application, developed in collaboration with four SMB partners. Designed to complement existing systems, iSupport360™ integrates real-time data, legacy records, and AI-enabled analytics to deliver predictive insights without disrupting operations.
The platform provides defence organizations with a comprehensive view of fleet health, performance, and availability, enabling more informed, evidence-based decision making.
“With iSupport360™, organizations can shift from reactive maintenance to predictive, mission-ready outcomes,” added March. “It’s about giving Canada the tools to operate more effectively today while preparing for the challenges of tomorrow.”
Through transparent governance and ongoing performance measurement, Babcock remains dedicated to building a strong, innovative, and collaborative Canadian defence ecosystem for generations to come.
Meet our Canadian SMB iSupport360™ Partners!
Barnacle Systems Inc. is an award-winning Canadian designer and manufacturer of boat and RV security and monitoring products that Babcock began partnering with in 2022.
For iSupport360™, Barnacle’s technology is integrated in the Collector: A proactive approach to data acquisition and processing that can be implemented across multiple applications and platforms, generating real-time and meaningful performance data to support early identification of potential asset failures.
Pennant’s System Support software – Auxilium® suite,is a complete solution for organisations aiming to optimize the support, maintenance, and overall lifecycle management of complex systems and assets. Its features are designed to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, ensure compliance, and enhance asset readiness. Auxilium® is particularly valuable in industries like defence, aerospace, and safety critical industries, where efficient logistics support is critical to success.
The Auxilium suite software is integrated intoiSupport360™’s Support Planner: An intelligent, end-to-end Integrated Logistics Support solution that supports maintenance, operations, training, to maximize asset availability while minimizing costs. It integrates contract-compliant digital formats (including S1000D) while centralizing and managing real time configuration-controlled logistics data.
Larus is a leading Canadian provider of AI and machine learning solutions, serving enterprise, military, and government partners that Babcock began partnering with in 2023.
For iSupport360™, Larus’ technology is integrated in the Optimizer: An AI-based demand simulation and multi-variable resource optimization solution that maximizes availability while minimizing costs to support fleet and operational readiness.
Modest Tree is a trusted, Canadian partner in 3D training and workflow optimization, helping global companies modernize workforce development who Babcock began partnering with in 2023.
For iSupport360™, Modest Tree’s technology is integrated in the TwinView™: An immersive solution that brings training to life by combining real-world data and virtual reality-enabled 3D environments to create a true-to-life digital twin for hands-on learning.
