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Australia, Canada Sign $1.75B OTHR Radar Deal

June 22, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Australia and Canada sign $1.75B OTHR radar deal.
Australia's largest-ever defense export.
First export of locally developed OTHR system.
BAE Systems Australia to support both governments.

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Strategic Implications

This agreement may signal Australia's growing role as a defense exporter, particularly for advanced radar systems. The deal could strengthen ties between Australia and Canada, and may indicate a shift in their defense cooperation, suggesting a deeper level of trust and collaboration between the two nations.

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What Happened

Canberra Lands Largest Defense Export In Historic Agreement

The governments of Australia and Canada have signed a historic agreement for Ottawa to purchase an Over the Horizon Radar (OTHR) system, marking Canberra’s largest-ever defense export. The $1.75 billion deal reflects the close relationship between the two countries and demonstrates Australia’s ability to export advanced defense systems. BAE Systems Australia will support both governments as the industry partner, having undertaken full lifecycle support of Australia’s JORN radar network. The deal was first reported by Breaking Defense.

Source | Originally Published: June 22, 2026

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