PRESS RELEASES

Burlington, ON – [July 27, 2026] – The Government of Canada, through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | Agence fédérale de ... is investing in PV Labs to expand Canada's capacity to develop, manufacture, and commercialize the next-generation of Electro-Optical and InfraRed (EO/IR) technologies.

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The investment will accelerate the commercialization and production of PV Labs' Fifth-generation Advanced Stabilization Technology (FAST), a highly advanced stabilized gimbal platform providing industry-leading performance for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, public safety missions, and dual use civil applications. 

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The initiative will support production of multiple product family variants, investment in advanced manufacturing and test infrastructure, and the growth of a highly skilled Canadian workforce. It will also strengthen Canada's ability to develop and produce the next generation of critical defence technologies domestically, while expanding export opportunities in allied markets.

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"Canada's long-term security and economic prosperity depend on a strong domestic defence industrial base. This investment enables PV Labs to expand Canadian manufacturing capacity, accelerate the development of next-generation EO/IR technologies, and strengthen sovereign Canadian capability. It also positions Canadian innovation to compete globally, creating new opportunities to export advanced defence technologies to trusted allies and partners." said Mark Chamberlain, President/Founder of PV Labs.

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Mr. Chamberlain further stated, "Demand for trusted, sovereign EO/IR capabilities continues to grow as nations strengthen their defence industrial bases and resilient supply chains. As a Canadian-owned and operated company, PV Labs is uniquely positioned to deliver advanced technologies designed, developed, and manufactured in Canada. This investment enhances our ability to provide sovereign capability for Canada while expanding exports of Canadian-developed defence technologies to allied nations around the world." 

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Hanwha Systems has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with PV Labs, a Canadian specialist in aerial imaging systems, to collaborate in developing advanced capabilities for Electro-Optical Tactical Systems.

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Under the MOU, Hanwha Systems and PV Labs will collaborate to enhance EO/IR (Electro-Optical/Infra-Red) sensor capabilities for broader security applications. As part of the collaboration, Hanwha Systems plans to support local development, system integration, and production in Canada, including the transfer of related technologies to PV Labs. PV Labs is a Canadian leader in stabilised electro-optical technologies, with core strengths in high-resolution EO/IR sensor integration.

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The products will be marketed by both companies for export to global markets. This Partnership and Investment Framework is expected to create significant business opportunities for both Hanwha Systems and PV Labs.

Lockheed Martin announced it is investing $10 million U.S. dollars towards PVLABS, a Canadian leader in the design and development of turnkey aerial imaging solutions. This is one of Lockheed Martin’s largest investments made under Canada’s Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) Policy, in association with the In-Service Support Contract for the CC-130J.

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PV Labs, a Canadian-owned and controlled advanced technology company specializing in airborne imaging and mission systems, today announced the establishment of a new presence in Ottawa at Bayview Yards in partnership with Invest Ottawa. The move creates a dedicated touchpoint in the National Capital Region to deepen collaboration with the Department of National Defence (DND), federal partners, and Canada’s growing defence and dual-use innovation community.

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Establishing a base in Ottawa positions PV Labs closer to national defence decision-makers and procurement partners while enabling deeper engagement with the region’s expanding network of high-technology companies.

Ottawa plays a central role in Canada’s defence and security ecosystem, serving as home to key government departments, program offices, and industry stakeholders.

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PV Labs has reached a monumental milestone. Today we delivered the first ever Fifth-generation Advanced Stabilization Technology (FAST) ISR system.

The ITAR-free PV1315 is now officially in the field and represents 1 of 6 variants using PV:ABS advanced FAST Stabilization platform.

For the first time, it also carries a PVLabs-designed payload — designed, integrated, and delivered by the same group of engineers and technicians responsible for the stabilization, controls, and overall system performance.

This delivery is the first of many systems shipping in the coming months. From the PV1012 through the PV1825, this platform represents a meaningful shift away from long-held assumptions about what ISR systems can deliver.

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Pedaso (FM), & Burlington (ON), January 30 2023 – Civitanavi Systems S.p.A. (EURONEXT MILAN, CNS) leading Italian manufacturers of inertial navigation, georeferencing and stabilization systems and PV-Labs Ltd, a privately held company based in Canada and a leader in the design and manufacture gyro-stabilized gimbals and advanced ISR&T (Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance and Targeting) imaging systems, have announced today the signing of a binding agreement for CNS to purchase a 30% minority ownership in PV-Labs Ltd for 2.5 million USD.