DEFSEC Technologies Inc.
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About DEFSEC Technologies
Services-Prepackaged Software, SIC 7372
DEFSEC Technologies Inc. develops and commercializes next-generation tactical systems and proprietary defense solutions. Its operations span three primary segments: less-lethal defense products, digital battlefield and tactical team modernization for shared real-time situational awareness, and electronic counter-measures designed to combat threats such as drones, lasers, and electronic detection. The company's products include cartridge-based firing systems, launchers, battlefield management sensor packages, and electronic decoys. DEFSEC serves military forces, public safety agencies, law enforcement organizations, and personal defense customers.
The company operates through wholly-owned subsidiaries and maintains business activities across North America, including collaborations and contracts with defense departments and allied agencies. It also distributes products and engages in business development initiatives across international markets, including the United States, Europe, and the Middle East. DEFSEC is domiciled in Canada, with its principal place of business situated in Ottawa, Ontario, and its registered office located in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Summary of the business section of DEFSEC Technologies's latest annual report, written by StockData.
Company profile
Company
- Legal name
- DEFSEC Technologies Inc.
- Founded
- 2017
- Headquarters
- Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Address
- 80 Hines Rd, Suite 300 K2K 2T8
- Phone
- (613) 319-0537
- Website
- kwesst.com
- Employees
- 250, Sep 30, 2025
- Industry
- Services-Prepackaged Software
- Incorporated in
- A1
- Fiscal year ends
- September 30
- Auditor
- MNP, Ottawa, Canada
Stock & identifiers
- Ticker
- DFSC
- Other tickers
- DFSCW
- Exchange
- Nasdaq
- IPO date
- Dec 8, 2022
- Shares outstanding
- 1M, Sep 30, 2025
- Filer category
- Non-accelerated filer<br>Emerging growth company
- Stock splits
- 1-for-21 reverse, Dec 29, 2025; 1-for-21 reverse, Apr 23, 2025; 1-for-10 reverse, Dec 30, 2024; 1-for-10 reverse, Oct 23, 2024; 1-for-70 reverse, Oct 28, 2022
- SEC CIK
- 1889823
- CUSIP
- 244778106
- ISIN
- US2447781061
- EIN
- 00-0000000
Executives and directors
Officers and directors who filed ownership reports (Forms 3, 4, 5) in the last two years
No recent ownership filings by officers or directors
DEFSEC Technologies's leadership is listed in its proxy statement (Form DEF 14A).
Employees
Headcount reported in annual reports
“Under the obligations, DEFSEC will spend 100% of the contract-value as Supplier Development in Canada, specifically involving Small and Medium Business (employing fewer than 250 full-time personnel), and spend 20% of the contract value as transactions involving Skills Development and Training in the areas of Defence Systems Integration, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Resilience, or In-Service Support.”
Corporate history
Events identified from SEC filings
| Date | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2025 | Name change | Name changed from KWESST Micro Systems Inc. to DEFSEC Technologies Inc. |
| Dec 8, 2022 | IPO | Initial public offering priced (424B4 prospectus) |
| Dec 6, 2022 | Listing | Registration of securities on an exchange (Form 8-A) |