Telesat expands Lightspeed capacity by 44% after securing $1.93bn Arctic military satcom contract

Military satellite deal could set stage for new battle over cabinet secrecy

Conservatives want to see the details of the $2.3-billion military satellite contract with Telesat. At issue is Prime Minister Mark Carney’s friendship with Telesat's CEO and whether he was properly screened from the decision. Ottawa and Telesat insist the deal was rigorously handled at arm's length.

Telesat expands Lightspeed capacity by 44% after securing $1.93bn Arctic military satcom contract

Canadian space champion sees compounding recommitment in funding on sovereign space connectivity

Ottawa awards Telesat $2.3B Arctic military satellite contract

A Canadian telecommunications firm has signed a deal with the federal government worth $2.3 billion to provide high-speed satellite communications to the Canadian Armed Forces in the Arctic. The federal Defence Investment Agency and Telesat LEO announced the deal on Monday. The contract is meant to secure broadband coverage in remote northern locations for a range of Canadian military activities, including Norad. This is the largest contract eve…

Feds, Telesat reject favouritism allegations surrounding Arctic contract - The Wire Report

Tory defence critic James Bezan wants the government to release details of the $2.3 billion deal to supply satellite service in the Arctic. The post Feds, Telesat reject favouritism allegations surrounding Arctic contract appeared first on The Wire Report.

Telesat Adds 69 Satellites to Broadband Network in Contract Expansion

Telesat is expanding its Lightspeed low Earth orbit broadband constellation by 69 satellites, bringing the fully funded fleet to 225 spacecraft, the company said Tuesday.“Reliable military communication in the Arctic is a necessity for protecting Canadian sovereignty.” Mike Greely, MDA SpaceThe expansion adds 27 satellites to the 198 already ordered from MDA Space, the Toronto-based manufacturer building the constellation. MDA Space said the inc…