Aegis, Malahat Energy Systems target Cansec 2026 in Ottawa
Aegis Critical Energy Defence Corp. and Malahat Energy Systems are attending cansec 2026 in Ottawa on May 27 and May 28, 2026, and using the trade show to present their defence-grade mobile energy storage portfolio. The companies are showcasing Tough Bhoy™, which they describe as Canada’s first quantum-secured, Arctic-rated battery energy storage system.
Cohere Centre in Ottawa
CANSEC 2026 is being held at the Cohere Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, and is organized by the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries. The event is described as Canada’s premier defence and security trade exhibition and the largest defence and security trade show in Canada.
That setting puts the companies in front of senior Department of National Defence officials, allied military procurement representatives, and the Canadian defence industrial base. Ramtin Rasoulinezhad, chief executive of Aegis Critical Energy Defence Corp., said CANSEC is where the companies bring their energy-resilience conversation to procurement decision-makers.
Aegis and Malahat partnership
Aegis serves as the technology developer in the partnership, while Malahat Energy Systems is described as an Indigenous-led, W̱SÁNEĆ-rooted, CCIB-certified Canadian energy company. Malahat Energy Systems represents a strategic alliance between Malahat Nation and Aegis.
The companies are positioning the portfolio for Arctic deployments, remote forward operating bases, maritime operations, and critical infrastructure resilience. Rasoulinezhad said the systems are built to Canadian conditions, certified to allied standards, and ready to deploy today.
Indigenous-led supply chain
David Parry, director of Malahat Energy Systems, said the company’s presence at CANSEC 2026 reflects the growing role of Indigenous-led enterprises in Canada’s defence and critical infrastructure sectors. He said the partnership with Aegis is built on shared values of Canadian sovereignty, community resilience, and technical excellence.
Parry also said Indigenous business is not just a compliance checkbox, but a source of genuine capability and long-term strategic value for Canada’s defence industrial base. For procurement audiences in Ottawa, the immediate test is whether that pitch converts a trade-show display into contracts or program interest before CANSEC ends on May 28.
