Roshel and Sweden’s Swebor have signed a partnership agreement to establish Canada’s first facility for ballistic-grade steel production.
The deal was concluded in Stockholm in the presence of Mélanie Joly, Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State for Defence Procurement. Their attendance underlined the role of industrial cooperation between Canada and Europe in the defense sector.
Maria Tkacheva, Chief Operating Officer of Roshel, stated on her linkedin account:
“Roshel and Sweden’s Swebor have signed a strategic partnership to establish Canada’s first facility dedicated to ballistic-grade steel production.”
According to Roshel, the new facility will reinforce Canada’s defense industrial base, create skilled jobs, and strengthen supply chain security. With this capability, Roshel would become the first armored vehicle manufacturer worldwide to oversee the full production process in-house, from ballistic steel to vehicle assembly.
Swebor, with decades of expertise in steel production, will contribute its technical know-how, while Roshel aims to integrate the material into its growing armored vehicle line.
Roshel has played a significant role in supplying armored vehicles to Ukraine since 2022. Its Senator vehicles are in service with the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the State Border Guard Service. In 2024, the company produced 1,500 Senators at its Ontario facility, with half delivered to Ukraine. Since 2022, more than 1,800 Roshel vehicles have been provided under aid packages.
The new ballistic steel facility is expected to reduce dependence on foreign suppliers and accelerate delivery timelines for customers in Canada and abroad.