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AURORA BLACK extends MDA's broadband and direct-to-device satellite lines with defence-focused connectivity and resilience features. Announced in September 2026, the public description establishes product intent rather than operational acceptance.
These describe the reviewed application scope, not confirmed deployments, released requirements or procurement eligibility.
Product line announced September 10, 2026; the announcement does not provide customer acceptance or on-orbit performance results.
Presented as a defence-focused product offering; delivery schedule and configuration availability require confirmation.
A technology readiness level is not established by the reviewed public sources.
AURORA BLACK defence-focused software-defined satellites may help teams working on Major-event and critical-infrastructure cyber defence by contributing to detection and situational awareness, resilient communications and command, and cyber and digital operations.
This is a reviewed public-source assessment. It is not procurement eligibility, endorsement, customer interest, or classified demand.
These records support this capability and its published Mission area and Defence need connections. A source count is not a count of independent confirmations.
Source type: official company news
Supports: Capability · technical tags
MDA introduced AURORA BLACK on September 10, 2026 as a defence-focused extension of its broadband and direct-to-device software-defined satellite lines. It describes secure end-to-end connectivity, onboard anti-jamming, GPS-spoofing resistance and perimeter/proximity sensing; the release supplies product intent, not operational acceptance evidence.
Supports: Capability · technology readiness level
MDA introduced AURORA BLACK on September 10, 2026 as a defence-focused extension of its broadband and direct-to-device software-defined satellite lines. It describes secure end-to-end connectivity, onboard anti-jamming, GPS-spoofing resistance and perimeter/proximity sensing; the release supplies product intent, not operational acceptance evidence.
Supports: Capability · core features
MDA introduced AURORA BLACK on September 10, 2026 as a defence-focused extension of its broadband and direct-to-device software-defined satellite lines. It describes secure end-to-end connectivity, onboard anti-jamming, GPS-spoofing resistance and perimeter/proximity sensing; the release supplies product intent, not operational acceptance evidence.
Supports: Capability · summary
MDA introduced AURORA BLACK on September 10, 2026 as a defence-focused extension of its broadband and direct-to-device software-defined satellite lines. It describes secure end-to-end connectivity, onboard anti-jamming, GPS-spoofing resistance and perimeter/proximity sensing; the release supplies product intent, not operational acceptance evidence.
Supports: Capability · core features
MDA introduced AURORA BLACK on September 10, 2026 as a defence-focused extension of its broadband and direct-to-device software-defined satellite lines. It describes secure end-to-end connectivity, onboard anti-jamming, GPS-spoofing resistance and perimeter/proximity sensing; the release supplies product intent, not operational acceptance evidence.
Supports: Capability · technical tags
MDA introduced AURORA BLACK on September 10, 2026 as a defence-focused extension of its broadband and direct-to-device software-defined satellite lines. It describes secure end-to-end connectivity, onboard anti-jamming, GPS-spoofing resistance and perimeter/proximity sensing; the release supplies product intent, not operational acceptance evidence.
Supports: Capability · technical tags
MDA introduced AURORA BLACK on September 10, 2026 as a defence-focused extension of its broadband and direct-to-device software-defined satellite lines. It describes secure end-to-end connectivity, onboard anti-jamming, GPS-spoofing resistance and perimeter/proximity sensing; the release supplies product intent, not operational acceptance evidence.
Supports: Capability · technicaldomainslugs
MDA introduced AURORA BLACK on September 10, 2026 as a defence-focused extension of its broadband and direct-to-device software-defined satellite lines. It describes secure end-to-end connectivity, onboard anti-jamming, GPS-spoofing resistance and perimeter/proximity sensing; the release supplies product intent, not operational acceptance evidence.
Supports: Capability · defence applications
MDA introduced AURORA BLACK on September 10, 2026 as a defence-focused extension of its broadband and direct-to-device software-defined satellite lines. It describes secure end-to-end connectivity, onboard anti-jamming, GPS-spoofing resistance and perimeter/proximity sensing; the release supplies product intent, not operational acceptance evidence.
Supports: Capability · technicaldomainslugs
MDA introduced AURORA BLACK on September 10, 2026 as a defence-focused extension of its broadband and direct-to-device software-defined satellite lines. It describes secure end-to-end connectivity, onboard anti-jamming, GPS-spoofing resistance and perimeter/proximity sensing; the release supplies product intent, not operational acceptance evidence.
Supports: Capability · core features
MDA introduced AURORA BLACK on September 10, 2026 as a defence-focused extension of its broadband and direct-to-device software-defined satellite lines. It describes secure end-to-end connectivity, onboard anti-jamming, GPS-spoofing resistance and perimeter/proximity sensing; the release supplies product intent, not operational acceptance evidence.
Supports: Capability · maturity
MDA introduced AURORA BLACK on September 10, 2026 as a defence-focused extension of its broadband and direct-to-device software-defined satellite lines. It describes secure end-to-end connectivity, onboard anti-jamming, GPS-spoofing resistance and perimeter/proximity sensing; the release supplies product intent, not operational acceptance evidence.
Supports: Capability · commercial availability
MDA introduced AURORA BLACK on September 10, 2026 as a defence-focused extension of its broadband and direct-to-device software-defined satellite lines. It describes secure end-to-end connectivity, onboard anti-jamming, GPS-spoofing resistance and perimeter/proximity sensing; the release supplies product intent, not operational acceptance evidence.
Supports: Capability · name
MDA introduced AURORA BLACK on September 10, 2026 as a defence-focused extension of its broadband and direct-to-device software-defined satellite lines. It describes secure end-to-end connectivity, onboard anti-jamming, GPS-spoofing resistance and perimeter/proximity sensing; the release supplies product intent, not operational acceptance evidence.
Supports: Capability · slug
MDA introduced AURORA BLACK on September 10, 2026 as a defence-focused extension of its broadband and direct-to-device software-defined satellite lines. It describes secure end-to-end connectivity, onboard anti-jamming, GPS-spoofing resistance and perimeter/proximity sensing; the release supplies product intent, not operational acceptance evidence.
Supports: Capability · capability type
MDA introduced AURORA BLACK on September 10, 2026 as a defence-focused extension of its broadband and direct-to-device software-defined satellite lines. It describes secure end-to-end connectivity, onboard anti-jamming, GPS-spoofing resistance and perimeter/proximity sensing; the release supplies product intent, not operational acceptance evidence.
Supports: Defence need · Major-event and critical-infrastructure cyber defence
MDA introduced AURORA BLACK on September 10, 2026 as a defence-focused extension of its broadband and direct-to-device software-defined satellite lines. It describes secure end-to-end connectivity, onboard anti-jamming, GPS-spoofing resistance and perimeter/proximity sensing; the release supplies product intent, not operational acceptance evidence.
Supports: Defence need · Major-event and critical-infrastructure cyber defence
MDA introduced AURORA BLACK on September 10, 2026 as a defence-focused extension of its broadband and direct-to-device software-defined satellite lines. It describes secure end-to-end connectivity, onboard anti-jamming, GPS-spoofing resistance and perimeter/proximity sensing; the release supplies product intent, not operational acceptance evidence.
Supports: Defence need · Major-event and critical-infrastructure cyber defence
MDA introduced AURORA BLACK on September 10, 2026 as a defence-focused extension of its broadband and direct-to-device software-defined satellite lines. It describes secure end-to-end connectivity, onboard anti-jamming, GPS-spoofing resistance and perimeter/proximity sensing; the release supplies product intent, not operational acceptance evidence.
Supports: Defence need · Major-event and critical-infrastructure cyber defence
MDA introduced AURORA BLACK on September 10, 2026 as a defence-focused extension of its broadband and direct-to-device software-defined satellite lines. It describes secure end-to-end connectivity, onboard anti-jamming, GPS-spoofing resistance and perimeter/proximity sensing; the release supplies product intent, not operational acceptance evidence.
Supports: Defence need · Major-event and critical-infrastructure cyber defence
MDA introduced AURORA BLACK on September 10, 2026 as a defence-focused extension of its broadband and direct-to-device software-defined satellite lines. It describes secure end-to-end connectivity, onboard anti-jamming, GPS-spoofing resistance and perimeter/proximity sensing; the release supplies product intent, not operational acceptance evidence.
Supports: Defence need · Major-event and critical-infrastructure cyber defence
MDA introduced AURORA BLACK on September 10, 2026 as a defence-focused extension of its broadband and direct-to-device software-defined satellite lines. It describes secure end-to-end connectivity, onboard anti-jamming, GPS-spoofing resistance and perimeter/proximity sensing; the release supplies product intent, not operational acceptance evidence.
Supports: Defence need · Major-event and critical-infrastructure cyber defence
MDA introduced AURORA BLACK on September 10, 2026 as a defence-focused extension of its broadband and direct-to-device software-defined satellite lines. It describes secure end-to-end connectivity, onboard anti-jamming, GPS-spoofing resistance and perimeter/proximity sensing; the release supplies product intent, not operational acceptance evidence.
Supports: Defence need · Major-event and critical-infrastructure cyber defence
MDA introduced AURORA BLACK on September 10, 2026 as a defence-focused extension of its broadband and direct-to-device software-defined satellite lines. It describes secure end-to-end connectivity, onboard anti-jamming, GPS-spoofing resistance and perimeter/proximity sensing; the release supplies product intent, not operational acceptance evidence.
Supports: Defence need · Major-event and critical-infrastructure cyber defence
MDA introduced AURORA BLACK on September 10, 2026 as a defence-focused extension of its broadband and direct-to-device software-defined satellite lines. It describes secure end-to-end connectivity, onboard anti-jamming, GPS-spoofing resistance and perimeter/proximity sensing; the release supplies product intent, not operational acceptance evidence.
Supports: Defence need · Major-event and critical-infrastructure cyber defence
MDA introduced AURORA BLACK on September 10, 2026 as a defence-focused extension of its broadband and direct-to-device software-defined satellite lines. It describes secure end-to-end connectivity, onboard anti-jamming, GPS-spoofing resistance and perimeter/proximity sensing; the release supplies product intent, not operational acceptance evidence.
Supports: Defence need · Major-event and critical-infrastructure cyber defence
MDA introduced AURORA BLACK on September 10, 2026 as a defence-focused extension of its broadband and direct-to-device software-defined satellite lines. It describes secure end-to-end connectivity, onboard anti-jamming, GPS-spoofing resistance and perimeter/proximity sensing; the release supplies product intent, not operational acceptance evidence.
Supports: Defence need · Major-event and critical-infrastructure cyber defence
MDA introduced AURORA BLACK on September 10, 2026 as a defence-focused extension of its broadband and direct-to-device software-defined satellite lines. It describes secure end-to-end connectivity, onboard anti-jamming, GPS-spoofing resistance and perimeter/proximity sensing; the release supplies product intent, not operational acceptance evidence.
Supports: Defence need · Major-event and critical-infrastructure cyber defence
MDA introduced AURORA BLACK on September 10, 2026 as a defence-focused extension of its broadband and direct-to-device software-defined satellite lines. It describes secure end-to-end connectivity, onboard anti-jamming, GPS-spoofing resistance and perimeter/proximity sensing; the release supplies product intent, not operational acceptance evidence.
Supports: Defence need · Major-event and critical-infrastructure cyber defence
MDA introduced AURORA BLACK on September 10, 2026 as a defence-focused extension of its broadband and direct-to-device software-defined satellite lines. It describes secure end-to-end connectivity, onboard anti-jamming, GPS-spoofing resistance and perimeter/proximity sensing; the release supplies product intent, not operational acceptance evidence.
Supports: Defence need · Major-event and critical-infrastructure cyber defence
MDA introduced AURORA BLACK on September 10, 2026 as a defence-focused extension of its broadband and direct-to-device software-defined satellite lines. It describes secure end-to-end connectivity, onboard anti-jamming, GPS-spoofing resistance and perimeter/proximity sensing; the release supplies product intent, not operational acceptance evidence.
Supports: Defence need · Major-event and critical-infrastructure cyber defence
MDA introduced AURORA BLACK on September 10, 2026 as a defence-focused extension of its broadband and direct-to-device software-defined satellite lines. It describes secure end-to-end connectivity, onboard anti-jamming, GPS-spoofing resistance and perimeter/proximity sensing; the release supplies product intent, not operational acceptance evidence.
Communications Security Establishment Canada
Source type: official report
Supports: Defence need · Major-event and critical-infrastructure cyber defence
Reviewer synthesis of the public end state in the cited material: Event partners should be able to prepare for, detect and respond to cyber incidents through integrated threat intelligence, technical support, exercises and operational coordination before and during major events.
Supports: Defence need · Major-event and critical-infrastructure cyber defence
High-profile events and their host organizations create concentrated cyber-risk and require coordinated planning, monitoring, incident response, exercises and secure information sharing across federal, provincial, municipal and private partners.
Public sources cited · Facts and assessments kept separate · Human review
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