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Canada Awards Telesat $1.7B Arctic Military Satellite Communications Contract
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Fusion42 · 31 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Canada awarded Telesat a 2.3 billion CAD contract to provide secure military Ka-band satellite communications across the Arctic for 15 years, expanding its Lightspeed satellite constellation by 44%. The contract includes options that could bring the total to 2.7 billion CAD and supports interoperability with NATO allies.
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.
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Your telecom or defence tech company must now account for a major supplier scaling satellite coverage in the Arctic, unlocking new military and commercial connectivity clients in harsh environments. The expanded constellation creates a rare chance to offer complementary ground or services products in Canada’s northern operations.
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3 sources · first reported 4 Aug 2026 · latest 5 Aug 2026
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