EventOn July 9, 2026 the Canadian Armed Forces awarded Telesat’s Lightspeed satellite network to deliver secure Mil‑Ka band links across the high‑latitude Arctic (65°–90° N) as part of its Enhanced Satellite Communications Project – Polar (ESCP‑P), boosting operational readiness and national security.
The Canadian Armed Forces selected Telesat Lightspeed for its Enhanced Satellite Communications Project – Polar to boost military connectivity across the Arctic.
The CAF has selected Telesat Lightspeed to deliver a secure Mil‑Ka network across Canada’s Arctic region, enhancing operational communications for military activities.
The deal will deploy Telesat’s Lightspeed satellite network to deliver secure communication links for Canadian defence forces operating throughout the Arctic.
Telesat’s Lightspeed satellite system has been awarded a Canadian military contract to deliver secure communications for armed forces operating in the Arctic.
Canadian Forces chose Telesat Lightspeed to supply Mil‑Ka band communications for its Enhanced Security & Connectivity Platform, extending secure links across the 65°–90°N Arctic.
