Together, Aplicata and Misty Ventures will leverage their respective expertise, networks, and resources to support the commercialization of innovative technologies and help bring impactful solutions to government and public-sector markets.
SASKATOON, SK, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Misty Ventures, the economic development arm of Mistawasis Nêhiyawak, and Aplicata Technologies, a trusted leader in high-performance computing platforms for mission-critical defence applications, today announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore a strategic partnership focused on pursuing and strengthening Canadian defence market opportunities.
“Partnering with Misty Ventures allows us to bring our capabilities to the Canadian defence market in a way that also creates lasting economic benefit for Mistawasis Nêhiyawak. We’re excited about the opportunity to build something meaningful together.” Mohammad Darwish, CEO of Aplicata.
Aplicata and Misty Ventures have agreed to form a Saskatchewan-based joint venture to develop and commercialize electronic warfare (EW), signals intelligence (SIGINT) and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) technologies for Canadian defence.
The joint venture will deliver solutions across uncrewed aerial vehicles, aircraft, ground vehicles and naval vessels, providing the Canadian Armed Forces with a decisive operational advantage through advanced, mission-critical technology. It brings together Aplicata’s engineering, manufacturing and market expertise with Misty Ventures’ business development experience and its access to skilled talent and defence markets.
A guiding principle of the partnership is to build upon the strong business acumen, entrepreneurial capacity, and strategic vision of Mistawasis Nêhiyawak and its affiliated Indigenous communities. Through this partnership, Mistawasis Nêhiyawak seeks to leverage these strengths to contribute meaningfully to Canada’s defence priorities, supporting the development of sovereign capabilities, domestic innovation, and resilient Canadian supply chains. In addition to technology licensing, Aplicata intends to support the partnership through advanced knowledge and skills development, enabling Mistawasis Nêhiyawak to further expand its participation in Canada’s defence and security ecosystem and create lasting economic opportunity.
“This partnership reflects our commitment to building long-term, sustainable economic opportunities for Mistawasis Nêhiyawak and our broader community,” said Robert Daniels, Chief Executive Officer of Misty Ventures. “By combining our experience and market reach with Aplicata’s proven technology and market expertise, we believe we can create a defence sector business that delivers real value for Canada while creating meaningful opportunities for our people.”
“Aplicata brings a long history of innovation in advanced technologies for defence,” said Mohammad Darwish, Chief Executive Officer of Aplicata Technologies. “Partnering with Misty Ventures allows us to bring our capabilities to the Canadian defence market in a way that also creates lasting economic benefit for Mistawasis Nêhiyawak. We’re excited about the opportunity to build something meaningful together.”
About Misty Ventures
Since 2015, Misty Ventures has been the economic development entity of Mistawasis Nêhiyawak, growing through strategic partnerships across Saskatchewan’s construction, mining, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors. Misty Ventures continues to pursue investments and collaborations aligned with its vision, mission, and values.
www.mistyventures.ca
About Aplicata Technologies
Aplicata is a trusted leader in high-performance computing platforms for mission-critical defence applications. We create innovative solutions engineered for performance and reliability, delivering results our customers can depend on. Rooted in a culture of collaboration and driven by a shared sense of purpose, we serve government and commercial organizations alike, pushing the boundaries of technology to enable new possibilities.
www.aplicata.com
Media Contact
Media Relations, Aplicata Technologies, 1 (844) 250-6300, media@aplicata.com, www.aplicata.com
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