Defence & Security Communications
Mission-Tested. Message-Ready.
When matters of national defence and security are at stake, communication is not a superficial exercise – it is a strategic imperative. It ensures operational readiness, guides decision-making, and upholds public confidence.
Syntax Strategic brings experience to the front office, delivering mission-ready communications that perform under pressure.
Who We Are
At Syntax, our Defence and Security Communications Division is driven by unmatched expertise. Our team includes former military and police leaders, embedded journalists, senior government communicators, and seasoned crisis advisers – professionals who have operated at the sharp end of strategy. We don’t just understand defence and security, we live it. That’s why we deliver communication solutions that anticipate challenges, protect reputations, and build trust where it matters most.
Our team is security-cleared, TSPS and Pro Services-qualified, and trusted to deliver professional services across departments and agencies. From strategic messaging to crisis response, and from media operations to stakeholder engagement, we help defence organizations communicate clearly, credibly, and confidently.
What We Do
- Strategic & Operational Communications – Translating mission objectives into clear, consistent messaging for internal and external audiences.
- Crisis & Incident Response – Ensuring rapid, coordinated communications for sensitive or time-critical events.
- Media Operations – Providing field-tested support for media embedding opportunities, briefings, and on-the-ground reporting.
- Stakeholder & Family Engagement – Building trust through honest, empathetic communication with those who serve and support.
- Training & Simulation – Preparing spokespeople, leaders, and communicators for real-world pressure and public scrutiny.
- Policy & Government Liaison – Aligning departmental priorities and public messaging with precision and purpose.
- Major Project Procurement Planning – Advising on communications strategies for large-scale projects, including defence and security procurements, to navigate complex political landscapes and ensure stakeholder alignment.
- Recruiting Campaigns – Offering strategic insights on recruitment and awareness tactics. Designing and implementing targeted campaigns to help organizations attract, engage, and retain the right talent.
Why Syntax
- Lived Experience – Our team includes veterans, police communicators, and journalists who have reported directly from conflict zones and military operations/exercises.
- Proven Leadership – CEO Jennifer Stewart, a former military spouse, leads a team that understands service, sacrifice, and communication under fire.
- Operational Credibility – From working inside the Department of National Defence to national media desks, we know how messages move in complex environments.
- Security-Cleared and TSPS-Ready – We meet federal procurement and security requirements to deliver immediately.
Ready to move forward?
Let’s build the defence communications capacity your organization needs: fast, secure, and mission-ready.
Contact us today.