Canadian Defence Minister David McGuinty signed the agreement with Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz. The framework covers defence production, capability development, military cooperation and shared security priorities.
The new agreement builds on a pact signed in October 2022. Canada said the update would support closer cooperation with Poland and strengthen collective security in the Euro-Atlantic region.
Canada attended MSPO as the 2026 lead nation. Its delegation included 158 companies and 29 government organisations.
Ottawa used the exhibition to promote Canadian defence products and pursue export and procurement opportunities. Canadian companies also reached new business-to-business agreements with partners at the event.
“Canada and Poland are strong Allies with a shared understanding of what is required to protect our people and strengthen our collective security,” McGuinty said. “At MSPO, we showcased the very best of Canadian defence innovation, opened new doors for our industries, and renewed a Defence Cooperation Agreement that will deepen our work together for years to come.”
“Canada will continue to stand with Poland as we build a stronger and more secure Euro-Atlantic region,” McGuinty added. The government said the visit supported the goals of Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy, Security, Sovereignty and Prosperity.
The agreement links Canada’s security priorities with its effort to expand defence exports and industrial partnerships in Europe. It also creates a framework for Canadian and Polish companies to pursue further cooperation.
MSPO is Europe’s third-largest land-based defence and security exhibition, according to the Canadian government. The 2026 event drew more than 40,000 visitors, 900 exhibitors and 60 official delegations.
Canada and Poland have worked together in NATO and United Nations missions. Their current commitments include the Canada-led NATO Multinational Brigade in Latvia.
