The Canadian federal government is allocating $5 million to Ontario Tech University in Oshawa, Ontario, to enhance the ACE Climatic Aerodynamic Wind Tunnel. This funding will allow the facility to expand its testing capabilities for larger military vehicles and aerospace technologies, thereby supporting the defence sector's innovation. Les Jacobs, the university’s vice-president of research and innovation, stated that this project will transform ACE into a world-class facility. The total cost of the expansion is projected to be around $9 million, with additional funding from partners like the Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association. MP Ryan Turnbull highlighted that the expansion will provide Canadian companies in the automotive, aerospace, and defence sectors a competitive edge by facilitating quicker market access for new technologies. The ACE facility is also an approved testing center under NATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) network, which allows NATO members to test their defence equipment. This investment aligns with Canada’s broader defence industrial strategy, which aims to bolster domestic production of military equipment.