Ottawa Inks Partnership With Canadian Firms on Militarys Arctic Satellite Project

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A Canadian Rangers patch on a Canadian Forces Uniform is shown during an announcement about increasing the Canadian Armed Forces’ presence and readiness across the Arctic and the North during a press conference in Iqaluit, Nunavut on March 6, 2025. The Canadian Press/Dustin PatarOttawa 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.

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