The companies will examine European production and supply-chain opportunities for NVD products. Intellectual property will remain Canadian-owned and controlled, with design and engineering authority retained in Canada.
The CM-70 is a precision-guided missile interceptor designed to defeat high-speed, highly manoeuvrable uncrewed aircraft. NVD describes it as a low-cost weapon for countering drone threats faced by NATO members and their partners.
Its open architecture is intended to allow integration with existing layered air defence systems. The company says the interceptor is ITAR-free and compliant with the U.S. National Defense Authorization Act.
The memorandum does not identify the CSG systems being considered for integration. Neither company announced a production site, manufacturing volume or delivery schedule.
Announced on 22 October, the agreement establishes a basis for evaluating production and integration opportunities. It does not commit the companies to a manufacturing programme.
Calgary-based NVD develops technology in precision interception, autonomy and advanced propulsion. Its wider plans cover missile capabilities ranging from counter-drone systems to hypersonics for NATO members, allies and partners.
