Algoma Steel partners with armored vehicle manufacturer

The new partnership, Roshel Algoma Defence Solutions Inc., will produce ballistic steel solutions for defense and other industries.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 9:55pm

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A photorealistic studio still-life image of a polished, geometric steel ingot or plate, reflecting dramatic studio lighting and symbolizing the premium ballistic steel solutions produced by the Roshel Algoma Defence partnership.The new Roshel Algoma Defence partnership aims to produce premium, Canadian-made ballistic steel solutions for defense and other industries.Sault Ste. Marie Today

Algoma Steel, a Canadian steel producer, has partnered with Roshel Inc., a Brampton-based manufacturer of armored military and law enforcement vehicles, to market ballistic steel that protects against bullets and explosive blasts. The new partnership, called Roshel Algoma Defence Solutions Inc. (RADS), will establish a Canadian Centre of Excellence for Ballistic Steel Production and support over 500 manufacturing jobs.

Why it matters

The partnership aims to enhance Canada's defense capabilities by producing ballistic steel solutions domestically, reducing reliance on foreign suppliers. It also provides an opportunity to export Canadian-made ballistic steel to allied countries, supporting economic growth and national security.

The details

The new RADS partnership will focus on metal fabrication, forming, welding, and machining of ballistic steel for use in light utility vehicles, the Domestic Arctic Mobility Enhancement (DAME) program, ships, submarines, and other defense applications. The companies also plan to support the use of ballistic steel across other industries, including infrastructure, marine, aerospace, and security platforms.

  • In November 2025, Roshel Inc. was criticized for selling 20 armored vehicles to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
  • The new Roshel Algoma Defence Solutions Inc. partnership was announced on April 7, 2026.

The players

Algoma Steel

A Canadian steel producer that is partnering with Roshel Inc. to market ballistic steel solutions.

Roshel Inc.

A Brampton-based manufacturer of armored military and law enforcement vehicles that is partnering with Algoma Steel.

Roshel Algoma Defence Solutions Inc. (RADS)

The new partnership between Algoma Steel and Roshel Inc. that will establish a Canadian Centre of Excellence for Ballistic Steel Production.

Rajat Marwah

The chief executive officer of Algoma Steel.

Charlie Angus

A former federal member of Parliament for Timmins-James Bay who criticized Roshel's sale of armored vehicles to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

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What they’re saying

“Algoma Steel is ready to enhance Canada's defence capacity, starting now. This partnership with Roshel puts our production capabilities, our workforce, and our Sault Ste. Marie facilities directly in service of Canada's national security.”

— Rajat Marwah, Chief Executive Officer, Algoma Steel

“By advancing a made-in-Canada approach to critical defence inputs, Roshel Algoma Defence will enable new, sovereign production of ballistic steel solutions to support defence procurements, including for light utility vehicles (LUVs), the Domestic Arctic Mobility Enhancement (DAME) program, ships, submarines, and broader Canadian defence needs.”

— Roshel Inc.

What’s next

The new Canadian Centre of Excellence for Ballistic Steel Production is expected to be established in the coming months, creating over 500 manufacturing jobs in Sault Ste. Marie and supporting broader domestic supply chains.

The takeaway

This partnership between Algoma Steel and Roshel Inc. represents a strategic move to bolster Canada's defense capabilities by developing a domestic supply of ballistic steel solutions, reducing reliance on foreign suppliers and supporting economic growth and national security.