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Hybrid Warfare and Grey-Zone Competition Research

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This subcontract for the Government of Canada Department of National Defence involves providing strategic research and analysis focused on hybrid warfare, hybrid threats, and grey-zone competition. The selected provider will evaluate how societal understanding, preparedness, and resilience are promoted among Nordic allies, utilizing academic databases and geopolitical analysis frameworks to support prime contractors on security projects. The work is based in Kingston, Ontario, and requires the delivery of a final report detailing all assessment findings. Due to the sensitive nature of the security projects, the contractor must undergo reliability screening and adhere to strict confidentiality protocols. The solicitation was posted on November 12, 2026, with a response deadline of November 20, 2026.

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Research on hybrid warfare and Nordic resilience for Canada's Department of National Defence.

Place of Performance

Canada, Ontario (except NCR), Kingston, CAN

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This scope was carved out of W4938-26-318S-A4.

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Canadian Defence Academy Research Paper - Hybrid Threats, National Resilience, and Whole-of-Society Understanding

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Performs strategic research and analysis for prime contractors on Government of Canada security projects. Analyzes conceptual frameworks of hybrid warfare, hybrid threats, and grey-zone competition, specifically evaluating the promotion of societal understanding, preparedness, and resilience among Nordic allies. Utilizes geopolitical analysis frameworks and academic databases. Requires reliability screening and strict confidentiality. Delivers a final report detailing assessment findings.

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