Volatus Aerospace Secures NATO Training Engagement, Signaling a Defense-Focused Growth Push

Volatus Aerospace, the Canadian drone specialist, has finalized a new agreement with a NATO defense organization to deliver training for remotely piloted air systems in remote and demanding environments. The program is slated for completion within the company’s 2026 fiscal year, and the contract’s monetary value remains confidential. Management expects margins to be in line with the company’s historical performance, with the award secured through a competitive bidding process.

Key details at a glance:
- NATO contract for RPAS training program
- Completion targeted for fiscal year 2026
- Contract value is confidential
- Margins expected to mirror historical levels
- Award granted through a competitive tender process

Comprehensive training program

The initiative encompasses multiple operational scenarios, including emergency deployment and mission support, patrol and surveillance activities, and search-and-rescue operations. Training blends theoretical instruction with live-flight practice to prepare operators for safe, compliant use of unmanned systems under challenging conditions.

Financial notes tied to the contract were not disclosed due to confidentiality agreements. Volatus, however, reiterates that its anticipated margins should reflect its historical levels.

Rising defense-sector momentum

This contract complements a sequence of defense-oriented developments for Volatus. In December 2025, the company secured a $9 million contract with a NATO partner for ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) training systems. In January 2026, Volatus expanded its collaboration with Dufour Aerospace to include cargo-capable drone solutions.

The strategic orientation toward defense was underscored by the appointment of retired Lieutenant General Christopher J. Coates to the company’s advisory board in December 2025, highlighting governance alignment with its defense-market objectives.

Solid financial trajectory

Volatus posted robust results in the third quarter of 2025, with revenue up 60% year over year to CAD 10.6 million. Gross profit reached CAD 3.5 million, yielding a gross margin of 33%. For the first nine months of 2025, consolidated revenue amounted to CAD 26.9 million, representing a 32% increase from the prior year.

Expansion on the horizon

The company’s Mirabel production facility is slated to come online between February and March 2026. Volatus is scheduled to disclose fourth-quarter 2025 results on May 6, 2026.

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