Leaders in defence and security are putting Area X.O and world-class expertise to work to advance innovation, R&D and commercialization.
Area X.O helps accelerate the development, testing, validation, demonstration of new security and defence technology-driven products and services. As a G7 capital city and headquarters for most federal government departments, Ottawa is the national hub for Canada’s Aerospace, Defence and Security (ADS) sector.
Anchored by Fortune 500 companies, Ottawa has a cluster of globally competitive ADS small and medium-sized enterprises. These companies have large reservoirs of top talent. In fact, our region is home to more than 190 companies that employ 10,000+ professionals with ADS expertise.
Test and prove
Area X.O is a rich test facility and proving ground with:
- Access to prospective ADS R&D business collaborators, customers, investors and suppliers
- More than 1,800 acres of gated land
- Advanced networks, including pre-commercial 5G
- A selection of CAVs and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Collaborate with global leaders
Area X.O is proud to support and collaborate with global leaders in defence, public safety and security, including:
- Companies such as Provectus Robotics Solutions and Irdeto
- Law enforcement, first responders and public safety organizations
- Government departments and agencies, including:
- Communications Security Establishment (CSE)
- Canada’s Department of National Defence (DND)
- Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC)
- Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) and
- Unmanned Systems Canada
Discover Simulation
The problem-spaces within the defense and security industry are complex. There are multiple factors that must be considered. Engineers, scientists, and military experts work together to develop and analyze multiple real-world scenarios in the form of digital mission engineering. Ansys STK is a key tool in developing scenarios and running system-of-systems analysis to showcase the state-of-the-art technologies. The tool kit can connect with Ansys HFSS, which simulates antennas, to improve the digital twin fidelity.

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