# Team StrīQ Bids for Canada's Ragnar Program

Team StrīQ, a consortium including QinetiQ Canada, Serco Canada, Arcfield Canada and Indigenous enterprises, is pursuing Canada’s Ragnar programme to modernize and connect Royal Canadian Air Force training ranges at Cold Lake, Bagotville and Goose Bay. Its proposed scope includes live and synthetic training systems, threat environments, telemetry, secure networks and training centres. The opportunity remains subject to Canadian government acquisition decisions; no contract value, award date or solicitation number has been stated.

- The proposed scope spans range infrastructure and connected training capabilities, giving defense suppliers potential roles in live/virtual training, telemetry, secure networks and training-centre delivery.
- Indigenous enterprises are part of the bidding consortium, making their participation a relevant consideration for firms assessing potential teaming or subcontracting opportunities.
- Companies evaluating the opportunity can map their capabilities to the proposed scope and the three named ranges; the signal does not specify a solicitation schedule or contract value.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** October 10, 2026

### Government Entities
- Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF)
- Canadian Armed Forces
- Government of Canada

### Vendors
- QinetiQ Canada (bidder)
- Serco Canada (bidder)
- Arcfield Canada (bidder)
- Des Nedhe Group Defence (DNG Defence) (bidder)
- Cold Lake First Nations Defence (bidder)

### Key Quotes
> Our proven expertise in next-generation live and virtual training can ensure the Royal Canadian Air Force can test, train and exploit operational capabilities today and for years to come, all while boosting Canada’s defence industry and economy.
> — Natasha McLean, Managing Director of Serco Canada

> Ensuring Canada’s next-generation aircraft and systems are matched by a next-generation training environment is the principal driver behind Team StrīQ’s proposal.
> — Corrie Dale, Managing Director of QinetiQ Canada

> DNG Defence and Cold Lake First Nations are committed to making sure it builds lasting Indigenous businesses, careers and prosperity across western Canada, while giving the RCAF the world-class training range it needs to better protect our borders and support our allies.
> — Grant Oliver, President of DNG Defence

### Sources
- [QinetiQ and Serco join Canadian air training bid](https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/qinetiq-and-serco-join-canadian-air-training-bid) - UK Defence Journal