WHY KWESST? HERE’S SOME GREAT REASONS
1. KWESST is a leader in defensive technologies that increase the capabilities of soldiers, including
those of NATO and its allies.
2. These technologies make a critical difference to soldier safety and effectiveness.
3. The Leadership team experience spans decades and hundreds of millions of dollars in military and homeland security contracts.
4. KWESST develops next-generation systems for forces around the world, with a particular focus on special forces among NATO countries and their allies.
5. KWESST partners with globally recognized equipment manufacturers to integrate its systems into
their solutions to create high value-add products for global customers.
General Rick Hillier, Former Canadian Chief of the Defence Staff, to Lead KWESST International Advisory Council
- General Hillier served as Canada’s Chief of Defence Staff CDS from February 4, 2005, to July 1, 2008.
- He is noted for “getting stuff done” and was instrumental in securing additional funding and modernized equipment for the Canadian military in support of Canada’s mission in Afghanistan.
- In November 2020, Ontario Premier Doug Ford appointed General Hillier to oversee the province’s vaccination task-force in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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