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LeafStar Holdings LLC

Virginia-based private equity company operating in the defense sector, specializing in small-arms manufacturing.

Ontario, CanadaSmall arms and light weapons manufacturing, retrofitting existing facilities.

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Apr 17, 2026

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LeafStar Targets Ontario's Industrial Core with Small Arms Manufacturing Facility

Bryan Cardwell, through LeafStar Holdings, is positioning a major US-based defence contractor into Ontario’s industrial sector. The company's proposal to build a small arms and light weapons facility in Southe...

↗ LeafStar is not just seeking investment; it is proposing a ready-to-deploy, specialized manufacturing capability that directly addresses the identified national sovereign supply chain gaps, potentially accelerating the realization of Canada's revitalized defence industrial strategy.

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