Ottawa, ON – March 18, 2026 — PV Labs, a Canadian-owned and controlled advanced technology company specializing in airborne imaging and mission systems, today announced the establishment of a new presence in Ottawa at Bayview Yards in partnership with Invest Ottawa. The move creates a dedicated touchpoint in the National Capital Region to deepen collaboration with the Department of National Defence (DND), federal partners, and Canada’s growing defence and dual-use innovation community.
With more than 20 years of experience delivering advanced optronics, stabilized imaging systems and modular intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) solutions, PV Labs has built a strong reputation for designing, integrating and supporting mission-critical technologies for defence, security and commercial customers in Canada and internationally.
Establishing a base in Ottawa positions PV Labs closer to national defence decision-makers and procurement partners while enabling deeper engagement with the region’s expanding network of high-technology companies. Ottawa plays a central role in Canada’s defence and security ecosystem, serving as home to key government departments, program offices, and industry stakeholders.
“Ottawa–Gatineau plays a critical leadership role in Canada’s defence and security ecosystem,” said Sonya Shorey, President and CEO of Invest Ottawa. “PV Labs’ decision to establish a presence at Bayview Yards reinforces the growing importance of being embedded where policy, procurement, and technical expertise converge. As a Canadian-owned and controlled company with sovereign IP and decades of advanced optronics and ISR systems expertise, their expansion strengthens Canada’s sovereign capabilities while contributing to the growing investment and momentum in Canada’s Capital as a global defence innovation hub.”
“PV Labs is proud to be a Canadian SMB that has grown by delivering advanced innovation to defence and security partners,” said Mark Chamberlain, CEO of PV Labs. “Establishing a presence at Bayview Yards is an important step as we continue to scale and deepen our engagement with the Department of National Defence and the broader defence ecosystem in Ottawa.
PV Labs maintains sovereign intellectual property and vertically integrated engineering capabilities across advanced optronics, stabilization, mechatronics and modular ISR system architectures. The new Ottawa presence reinforces the company’s long-term commitment to advancing Canadian defence innovation while contributing to the growth of the country’s high-tech sector.
About PV Labs
PV Labs is a Canadian-owned and controlled company with over 20 years of experience delivering advanced airborne imaging and mission systems. The company maintains sovereign intellectual property and deep in-country engineering expertise across advanced optronics, stabilization, mechatronics, and modular ISR system architectures, supporting defence, security, and commercial customers in Canada and internationally.
Learn more: www.pv-labs.com
About Invest Ottawa
Invest Ottawa is the lead economic development agency for knowledge-based industries in Canada’s Capital Region, facilitating economic growth and job creation in Ottawa. Guided by a vision to help realize Ottawa’s full potential as a globally recognized, innovative, inclusive, and future-ready city, Invest Ottawa delivers venture development, global expansion and talent programs and services that catalyze the growth and success of entrepreneurs and firms.
Learn more: www.investottawa.ca
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