US EditionOttawa inks partnership with Canadian firms on military’s Arctic satellite project
The $2.92 million contract initiates engineering for Arctic military satellite communications, aiming to enhance Canadian Armed Forces’ secure connectivity and create high-value jobs nationwide.
- The Government of Canada signed a strategic partnership with Telesat Corporation and MDA Space Ltd. to develop Arctic MILSATCOM for the Canadian Armed Forces, awarding a $2.92 million contract for engineering under ESCP‑P on Dec. 9, 2025.
- Faced with gaps in military SATCOM, the Defence Investment Agency, created on Oct. 2, 2025, leads ESCP‑P to address demand driven by climate change, rising activity and geostationary satellite limits.
- A >$3‑million contract supports the ESCP‑P, which aims to establish a small constellation providing narrowband and wideband capabilities over the Arctic by 2035.
- Officials say ESCP‑P will advance NORAD and NATO priorities while Canada’s Industrial and Technological Benefits Policy generates high-value jobs and involves SMEs in Canada.
- Officials and industry warn that forward‑looking statements and risk disclosures highlight launch and supply‑chain risks, plus partnership structure and cost challenges that could affect outcomes.
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Ottawa Inks Partnership With Canadian Firms on Military’s Arctic Satellite Project
Ottawa has signed a new strategic partnership with the Canadian firms Telesat and MDA Space to develop military satellite communications for the Canadian Armed Forces in the Arctic. Stephen Fuhr, the Secretary of State for Defence Procurement, says the Canadian Armed Forces have limited satellite communications options in the region, with most currently available options consisting of commercial rather than military networks. A strategic partner…
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OTTAWA, Dec. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Telesat (Nasdaq and TSX: TSAT), one of the world’s largest and most innovative satellite operators, today announced a strategic partnership agreement among the Government of Canada, Telesat Corporation and MDA Space to develop…
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