# PV Labs Develops Apache Night-Vision Sensor in Ontario

On October 28, 2026, Burlington, Ontario-based PV Labs announced it will develop a Pilot Night Vision Sensor for Boeing Apache helicopters, supported by an investment from Lockheed Martin under Canada’s Industrial and Technological Benefits policy. The investment amount and any procurement solicitation or contract number were not disclosed. PV Labs expects the project to add 250 jobs over several years and is reviewing options for a larger facility in the Hamilton/Burlington region.

- The project links Canadian industrial-benefit commitments to domestic aerospace and defence technology development, creating potential supply-chain opportunities around Apache sensor development and production.
- Defence contractors and Canadian suppliers can assess whether their capabilities align with PV Labs’ project needs and Lockheed Martin’s industrial-benefit activity; no open solicitation is identified in the signal.
- The projected workforce growth and facility move may increase demand for specialized talent and local operating capacity in the Hamilton/Burlington region.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** November 02, 2026

### Government Entities
- Government of Canada

### Vendors
- PV Labs (Pilot Night Vision Sensor developer)
- Lockheed Martin (Investor supporting the project under Canada's Industrial and Technological Benefits policy)
- Boeing (Apache helicopter manufacturer)

### Key Quotes
> Being trusted by Lockheed Martin to support the development of a next-generation system for a globally recognized, flagship helicopter platform is a milestone for our team.
> — Ben Marklew, Vice-President of Global Sales & Business Development at PV Labs

> We are reviewing facility solutions that are within the Hamilton/Burlington region.
> — Mark Chamberlain, CEO of PV Labs

### Sources
- [Burlington firm to build Apache helicopter night-vision tech](https://www.insidehalton.com/news/burlington-pv-labs-apache/article_6ceb3d97-0987-52cb-9fc8-d9425420eac9.html) - Inside Halton