The Government of Canada awards a military communications contract to support Arctic sovereignty and national security
The Government of Canada is acting to defend the country, protect Canadians, and support jobs and innovation by awarding a contract to deliver the military Enhanced Satellite Communications Project – Polar (ESCP-P). The Defence Investment Agency (DIA) awarded an initial contract valued at approximately $2.3 billion to Telesat LEO ULC (Telesat). The contract also includes two option periods of approximately $214 million and $218 million.