Aerospace and Defence is a rapidly growing industry in Nova Scotia. In excess of 200 firms are now involved in advanced engineering, IT systems, component manufacturing, and related work. This represents a broad base in both the defence and commercial aerospace sub-sectors. Nova Scotia is also home to about 45% of Canada’s military assets.

Aerospace and Defence firms presently employ about 6,000 skilled and experienced workers and generate approximately $600 Million in annual revenues. When combined with military spending, the sector contributes over $1.5 Billion to the province.

The majority of sales are exports. Principal markets include transport and general aviation aircraft manufacturers, regional airlines, business aircraft users, major civil and defence aerospace contractors and governments.

International firms with a significant presence in Nova Scotia are: Lockheed Martin Canada, Pratt & Whitney Canada, L-3 Communications Electronic Systems, Composites Atlantic (EADS Group), General Dynamics, MacDonald Dettwiler & Associates, Raytheon Canada and Ultra Electronics Maritime Systems. Aerotech Business Park adjacent to Halifax Stanfield International Airport is home to many of these facilities.

The Aerospace and Defence Industry Association of Nova Scotia (ADIANS) is also focused on emerging sectors such as marine security, ocean and space technologies and working to create a cluster of companies in the broader industry context of innovation and advanced technologies.

Trade Team Nova Scotia Representative: Nova Scotia Business Inc.

Industry Association: the Aerospace and Defence Industry Association of Nova Scotia (ADIANS)

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