Secured a record $2.3B contract to expand satellite network and deliver Arctic military connectivity

Telesat secured a $2.3 billion contract over 15 years to expand its Lightspeed satellite constellation to 225 satellites, increasing capacity by 44% and enhancing secure military communications in the Arctic for Canadian and allied forces.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Telecom & Connectivity, and 3 sources have reported it between 4 Aug 2026 and 5 Aug 2026.