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By The Canadian Press
Landing Zones

Medicine Hat drone company signs partnership with Airbus Defence and Space

Jul 22, 2026 | 10:28 AM

Canadian drone company Landing Zones has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Airbus Defence and Space for advanced uncrewed aerial systems.

The agreement includes an investment from Airbus and representation on Landing Zones’ board of directors.

Landing Zones will also serve as a dedicated representative for Airbus Defence and Space Services in Canada.

Financial terms of the agreement were not immediately available.

Landing Zones founder and chief executive Spence Fraser says the investment accelerates the company’s threat emulation technologies focused on modern drone threats.

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The Airbus deal follows an investment in Landing Zones by the Business Development Bank of Canada’s StrongNorth Fund in April.

Landing Zones is based in Medicine Hat.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 22, 2026.

by The Canadian Press

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