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OCIANA® Joins Forces with Canada’s Defense Drone Initiative

In a significant achievement, OCIANA® (Global Spatial Technology Solutions Inc. or GSTS) has been chosen as one of the suppliers in Canada’s Defense Drone Initiative (DDI) Marketplace. This announcement, made on September 16, 2026, positions OCIANA as a key player within Canada’s evolving ecosystem of drone technology. The DDI, spearheaded by the Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) and the Defence Investment Agency (DIA), is aimed at accelerating the development and deployment of unmanned and autonomous systems, enhancing the capabilities of the Canadian armed forces and the Coast Guard.

The inclusion in DDI’s supply arrangement underscores OCIANA’s role in three critical areas: Digital Facilitators, Systems Integration, and Innovation & Experimentation. By mastering these domains, OCIANA is poised to offer cutting-edge intelligence solutions that leverage a multitude of sensor inputs from space, land, and aerial environments. This multi-faceted approach allows operational teams to access richer data streams, making mission planning more efficient and threat detection more responsive.

Richard Kolacz, CEO of OCIANA®, emphasized the transformative potential of integrating diverse sensor data. He noted, "By assimilating information from various spatial, terrestrial, and unmanned sources, OCIANA® provides operators with a comprehensive view of intelligence, which is vital for mission planning, threat detection, and effective deployment of unmanned systems."

Through its advanced capabilities, OCIANA® aids in:

• - Operational Intelligence: By providing actionable insights, OCIANA helps protect unmanned systems through enhanced situational understanding of vessels, threats, and abnormal activities in and beyond their immediate operational zones.
• - Information Routing: The company identifies areas of interest and potential threats, enabling unmanned systems to be directed towards maritime anomalies that require further investigation.
• - Data Integration: OCIANA® excels at synthesizing data from UxV sensors, AIS, SAR, EO/IR, and radio frequencies among others. This integration supports applications including unidentified vessel detection, maritime rendezvous monitoring, critical infrastructure protection, and mission planning.
• - Threat Detection: The company establishes connections between various intelligence sources to identify potential associations with hostile or unauthorized unmanned systems, facilitating quicker responses to threats.
• - Dynamic Mission Planning: OCIANA® employs its generated situational awareness to determine optimal resource deployment and activities warranting scrutiny.

Looking ahead, Kolacz asserts that Canada's investment in unmanned and autonomous systems will radically transform naval operations. He stated, "The value derived from these systems is greatly enhanced when they are embedded within a broader intelligence framework, such as that provided by OCIANA®."

OCIANA® is an international company specializing in maritime intelligence, dedicated to transitioning organizations from awareness to action. Their mission involves assisting defense and security teams in detecting threats earlier, interpreting intentions swiftly, and responding with confidence. Furthermore, for maritime supply chain participants, OCIANA® streamlines voyage planning and resource management, reducing fuel consumption and mitigating port congestion, ultimately shortening vessel turnaround times.

For more information about OCIANA® and its innovative solutions, visit OCIANA.com.