About Hydra Defence

Innovation born from experience, driven by a vision to transform military and security capabilities

Mission Statement

Establish a presence within the military and security industries as a trusted provider of a transformative fit-for-purpose vehicle with unmatched versatility offering relief from budget stressors while providing capability flexibility spanning across operational mission-sets.

Vision Statement

Provide a foundational vehicle platform adopted by militaries and security forces around the world. Build and deliver an indispensable and versatile vehicle that militaries can build their capabilities upon.

Our Story

In 2011, a YouTube video showed the challenges faced in the Afghanistan conflict sparked a Eureka moment—much like Archimedes—about the potential of adapting a common construction vehicle that could solve when warfare problems. Tapping into nearly 30 years solving complex problems in Aerospace, Oil and Gas, and supporting the Canadian military, the concept for a fit-for-purpose, future-ready vehicle was formulated and has continued to evolve.

On February 17, 2026, the Canadian government announced plans to the Defence Industrial Strategy to transform Canadian industry to support the Canadian Armed Forces, which has created new opportunities for innovation. Anticipating this announcement, the company was incorporated in January 2026 and is currently in its formative stage.

We are actively engaging with customers, venture capitalists, and larger organizations to establish strategic partnerships.

Leadership

30 years of continuous professional development and cross-industry expertise

Leslie (Les) Moreau

Founder & CEO

PMP, MBA

Has 30 years of continuous professional development and growth, beginning in the Space industry as an integral team member integrating and testing Satellites and Space Station sub-systems, providing engineering support to develop and maintain the Canadian forces base (Camp Julien) in Kabul Afghanistan, Designing fuel infrastructure systems for the North Warning System in Canada’s Arctic, project managed manufactured high voltage switchgear systems, pipeline inspection projects and much more.

Education

Master of Business Administration, University of Liverpool (2017) Diploma of Technology — Mechanical Engineering Technology, Algonquin College (1996)

Certification

Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute since 2007