February 18th, 2026 - DARIT Technologies, Canada’s global leader in fusion‑driven solutions for Counter‑Uncrewed Aerial Systems (CUAS) and advanced ground perimeter security, is proud to announce that it has been awarded first place and a $1 million prize at the IDEaS (Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security) CUAS Urban Sandbox, held in November 2025 in Ottawa.

The award was officially presented to DARIT by Canada’s Minister of National Defence, David McGuinty. The IDEaS program—run by Canada’s Department of National Defence—aims to stimulate innovation by tackling real‑world defence and security challenges. It accelerates concept development, propels emerging technologies, and fosters a robust Canadian defence‑innovation ecosystem. Challenges submitted to the IDEaS program come directly from the operational needs of the Canadian Armed Forces, including drone detection, cybersecurity, sensing technologies, logistics, autonomous systems, and more.

At the sandbox, DARIT showcase...