What Happened
Canada Invests in Secure Military Communications Across the Arctic
Telesat Lightspeed has won a $1.64 billion deal to provide secure military satellite communications across the Canadian Arctic, addressing a decades-long gap in coverage. The contract, signed with the Canadian Defence Investment Agency, will deliver Mil-Ka connectivity spanning 65 to 90 degrees north latitude, beginning in 2028. The deal is the largest in Telesat’s 60-year history and is expected to have significant implications for Canada’s defense and security posture. This development was first reported by Unknown Source.