Electronic warfare military defence getting new home in Kingston, Ontario [Video]

Groundbreaking for the new consolidated electronic warfare facility at CFB Kingston

The Canadian military’s electronic warfare defence was given a major boost Monday with the groundbreaking for a $90 million, 90,000 sq. ft. facility in Kingston that will consolidate units across CFB Kingston into one secure compound.

The new two-storey facility is expected to be operational in 2028 and will increase the 21 Electronic Warfare Regiment’s ability to support electronic warfare personnel and capabilities, provide support to deployed electronic warfare forces and manage and maintain the unit’s material assets.

The 21 EW Regt, which is comprised of both Reserve and Regular Force members, provides tactical electronic warfare support to Canadian Armed Forces operations, such as intercepting and analyzing foreign communications, installing and maintaining radio, satellite, and broadband technology, and assisting with reconnaissance and surveillance.

The design contract was awarded to Colbourne & Kembel Architects Inc. of Kingston. The project is …