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title: "Calgary missile company North Vector Dynamics is opening an Ottawa office to work near federal defence buyers"
description: "Ottawa Business Journal reported that North Vector Dynamics, which makes drone-intercepting missiles, is expanding to Ottawa to be closer to the Department of National Defence and expects about 10 employees in the city by end of 2027."
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Calgary-based North Vector Dynamics, which makes low-cost missiles designed to intercept drones, is opening an Ottawa office to work closer to federal defence buyers, Ottawa Business Journal reported on November 10.

Ottawa Business Journal reported that CEO Paul Ziade explained the decision simply: "You need to know your customer." The company's main customer is the federal Department of National Defence, headquartered in Ottawa. The Ottawa office will focus on government relations, procurement, marketing, communications and business development, Ottawa Business Journal said. Manufacturing stays in Calgary.

The company makes laser-guided missiles about one metre long, weighing three kilograms, that travel up to 900 kilometres per hour and are designed to bring down drones, according to Ottawa Business Journal.

## Funding and contracts

Ottawa Business Journal reported the company recently raised $29 million in a Series A funding round led by European venture capital fund Tech Horizons. Ottawa-based defence-focused VC fund One9 also invested, according to Ottawa Business Journal.

The company holds a $4.2 million, four-year contract with Defence Research and Development Canada for work on propulsion and hypersonic technology, Ottawa Business Journal reported. Defence Research and Development Canada is the federal government's science and technology agency for the Department of National Defence.

## Jobs coming to Ottawa

Ottawa Business Journal reported the company is already extending job offers and expects to have about 10 employees in Ottawa by the end of 2027. The company currently has 25 employees in total and expects to double its total headcount within six to eight months, according to Ottawa Business Journal.

The Ottawa office will focus on the government-relations and procurement side of the business, working alongside the company's main customer, the Department of National Defence. Manufacturing remains in Calgary. Ottawa Business Journal reported the company chose Ottawa because of the need to be physically close to federal defence procurement decisions.

Ottawa residents interested in defence industry employment can follow North Vector Dynamics' announcements for positions in the National Capital Region.

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