What Happened
Canadian Firm Pursues Secure Connectivity Deal
Canada’s Telesat has engaged in preliminary discussions with the Italian government to provide secure satellite connectivity services, aiming to ensure encrypted communications for government, diplomats, and defense officials operating in high-risk areas. The talks come after previous negotiations with Elon Musk’s Starlink stalled last year. Telesat plans to launch 150-200 low-Earth-orbit satellites for commercial and military use. According to sources, the company held initial discussions with the Italian government, but no financial details have been addressed yet. This development was first reported by Reuters.