This agreement, signed by David McGuinty, Canada’s Minister of National Defence, and His Excellency Kanji Yamanouchi, the Japanese Ambassador to Canada, and announced Tuesday, January 27, 2026, will help Canadian and Japanese companies co-develop projects that require the transfer of equipment, technology, or Intellectual Property.
Canadian and Japanese companies will now be able to work more closely together, build together and strengthen both countries defence industries and will also permit Japan to export defence equipment and technology to Canada, providing the Canadian Armed Forces with an additional source of supply.
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News Release: Department of National Defence: Minister McGuinty signs an Equipment and Technology Transfer Agreement with Japan https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/01/minister-mcguinty-signs-an-equipment-and-technology-transfer-agreement-with-japan.html