Strategic partnership will explore sustainment and manufacturing opportunities supporting Canada’s evolving military aerospace requirements
Amsterdam, Netherlands – October 05, 2026 – Arcfield Canada Corp., a leading provider of mission sustainment solutions for the aerospace and defence sector, and Sun Test Systems B.V., a global manufacturer of advanced ground support equipment (GSE) for aircraft and helicopters, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the development of GSE capabilities and associated sustainment infrastructure for the Canadian Armed Forces.
This strategic partnership combines Arcfield Canada’s expertise in life cycle sustainment, supply chain management, and maintenance, repair and upgrade services with Sun Test Systems’ proven experience delivering powered multifunction GSE and sustainment solutions to military aerospace operators worldwide.
Under the MOU, the companies will jointly explore opportunities to introduce, support and manufacture advanced aerospace GSE for Canadian military end users. Areas of collaboration may include equipment sustainment, maintenance, repair and calibration, diagnostics, training and comprehensive life cycle support.
“Canada is entering an important new era in military aviation, and the introduction of an advanced fighter brings with it the need for an equally innovative and sustainable support infrastructure,” said Luc Sabourin, vice president, Arcfield Canada. “Our relationship with Sun Test Systems provides an opportunity to combine complementary capabilities and explore solutions that can strengthen Canadian sustainment capacity, support operational readiness and contribute to Canada’s broader aerospace and defence industrial base.”
“Supporting the Canadian Armed Forces with best-in-class aircraft GSE is a key priority for us,” said Arjen Vos, commercial director, Sun Test Systems BV. Our partnership with Arcfield Canada reflects a shared commitment to delivering reliable, high-quality GSE solutions for Canada’s F-35 fighters and helicopters. By combining our strengths, we will create lasting value for the Canadian Armed Forces.”
The MOU also underscores the companies’ shared interest in advancing Canadian industrial participation, workforce development and technology transfer, and establishes a framework for the companies to identify and assess mutually beneficial business opportunities related to aerospace GSE and associated life cycle services in Canada.
“Arcfield Canada has decades of proven experience collaborating with aerospace OEMs and defence organizations globally to strengthen sovereign sustainment and Canadian defence capabilities,” said Kevin Kelly, chairman and chief executive officer, Arcfield. “This partnership reinforces our commitment to innovation and ensures that we are poised and well-positioned to support Canada’s evolving defence priorities.”
About Arcfield Canada
Arcfield Canada Corp. is a Canadian aerospace and defence company providing lifecycle sustainment, engineering, avionics maintenance, repair, overhaul and upgrade, supply chain management and mission-support solutions. Building on more than four decades of experience supporting the Royal Canadian Air Force and the CF-18 program, Arcfield Canada is evolving as a sovereign, multi-domain sustainment and mission-support partner for Canada’s current and future defence capabilities. Visit arcfield.ca for more details.
About Sun Test Systems B.V.
Sun Test Systems B.V. is a Netherlands-based provider of advanced powered multifunction ground support equipment and associated sustainment solutions for the defence and aerospace sectors. Sun Test Systems supports military aerospace operators with equipment and lifecycle solutions designed to meet demanding operational and maintenance requirements.
