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The Government of Canada is allocating over $4 million through the Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII) to nine Nova Scotia businesses. Key projects include Mathers Logistics Ltd.'s purchase of heavy-lift equipment for efficient cargo handling, creating three jobs, and the development of Canada's first commercial-grade zinc-ion battery cell for marine defense.

Other initiatives involve expanding production facilities for ocean data systems, upgrading satellite manufacturing, and designing recovery systems for remotely operated vehicles. The investment supports job creation and growth in the defense sector.