Company profile

Telesat

Ottawa-based satellite operator building secure connectivity for government, maritime, aeronautical, and commercial users through geostationary services and the Lightspeed low-Earth-orbit network.

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Telesat’s Tech

Telesat Lightspeed secure Arctic connectivity

Secure low-Earth-orbit satellite communications

Strong evidence

Secure low-Earth-orbit satellite connectivity designed to keep government and defence users connected across Canada's High Arctic, with service integration, terminals, ground infrastructure, training, and support in scope for ESCP-P.

Core features

Military Ka-band connectivity
Coverage from 65 to 90 degrees north
Integrated terminals and ground infrastructure
Training and in-service support

Defence applications

Arctic command and control
Beyond-line-of-sight communications
Sovereignty and surveillance operations
Maritime and aeronautical connectivity

LEOMil-KaSATCOMArcticSecure communications

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Our assessmentStrong public evidence

Arctic Domain Awareness

Secure high-latitude connectivity can move sensor, command, and operational information across Arctic missions where terrestrial communications are limited.

Our assessmentModerate public evidence

Edge Data Processing

The network can connect distributed platforms and remote users to data and decision services, though specific edge architectures require use-case confirmation.

Our assessmentModerate public evidence

Future submarine operational capability

Telesat Lightspeed secure Arctic connectivity may help teams working on Future submarine operational capability by contributing to maritime and undersea operations, Arctic and northern operations, and detection and situational awareness.

Supporting sourcesCanadian Armed Forces selects Telesat Lightspeed for Arctic military communications program Government of Canada advances Canadian Patrol Submarine Project

Public-source alignment only; not eligibility or endorsement.

Our assessmentModerate public evidence

Persistent uncrewed underwater surveillance

Telesat Lightspeed secure Arctic connectivity may help teams working on Persistent uncrewed underwater surveillance by contributing to maritime and undersea operations, Arctic and northern operations, and detection and situational awareness.

Supporting sourcesCanadian Armed Forces selects Telesat Lightspeed for Arctic military communications program Uncrewed Underwater Surveillance System

Public-source alignment only; not eligibility or endorsement.

This is a reviewed public-source assessment. It is not procurement eligibility, endorsement, customer interest, or classified demand.

4 public sources

Evidence & sources

About Telesat
Telesat · official organization profile
The official profile supports Telesat's role as a Canadian global satellite operator serving government, maritime, aeronautical, telecom, and enterprise connectivity needs.
Canadian Armed Forces selects Telesat Lightspeed for Arctic military communications program
Telesat · award or contract
The official announcement supports secure Mil-Ka connectivity from 65 to 90 degrees north plus integration, terminals, ground infrastructure, training, and support, subject to definitive agreement.
Government of Canada advances Canadian Patrol Submarine Project
Defence Investment Agency · procurement notice
Canada identifies long range, long endurance, under-ice operation, surveillance, deterrence, Arctic, Atlantic, and Pacific missions as public capability needs for the future fleet.
Uncrewed Underwater Surveillance System
National Defence · official report
The official requirement calls for long-duration uncrewed vehicles that deploy and employ sensors to provide persistent coverage, with initial delivery anticipated in 2035/2036.

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Company profile

Telesat

Ottawa-based satellite operator building secure connectivity for government, maritime, aeronautical, and commercial users through geostationary services and the Lightspeed low-Earth-orbit network.

Request an introduction Add to Working List Download profile Visit company website

How to read the record

Know what is sourced, assessed, current or still unknown.

Public-source factA released source supports the statement.
Our assessmentA person reviewed where the evidence may point.
Evidence strengthThe label reflects the quality and depth of public support.
Last reviewedThe date shows when the record was checked most recently.
Not yet verifiedMissing information stays visible instead of being invented.

1 reviewed technology or offering

Telesat’s Tech

Telesat Lightspeed secure Arctic connectivity

Secure low-Earth-orbit satellite communications

Strong evidence

Core features

Military Ka-band connectivity
Coverage from 65 to 90 degrees north
Integrated terminals and ground infrastructure
Training and in-service support

Defence applications

Arctic command and control
Beyond-line-of-sight communications
Sovereignty and surveillance operations
Maritime and aeronautical connectivity

LEOMil-KaSATCOMArcticSecure communications

Explore this technology

See the missions and released public needs worth exploring

Where this technology may help

Our assessmentStrong public evidence

Arctic Domain Awareness

Secure high-latitude connectivity can move sensor, command, and operational information across Arctic missions where terrestrial communications are limited.

Our assessmentModerate public evidence

Edge Data Processing

The network can connect distributed platforms and remote users to data and decision services, though specific edge architectures require use-case confirmation.

Our assessmentModerate public evidence

Future submarine operational capability

Supporting sourcesCanadian Armed Forces selects Telesat Lightspeed for Arctic military communications program Government of Canada advances Canadian Patrol Submarine Project

Public-source alignment only; not eligibility or endorsement.

Our assessmentModerate public evidence

Persistent uncrewed underwater surveillance

Supporting sourcesCanadian Armed Forces selects Telesat Lightspeed for Arctic military communications program Uncrewed Underwater Surveillance System

Public-source alignment only; not eligibility or endorsement.

This is a reviewed public-source assessment. It is not procurement eligibility, endorsement, customer interest, or classified demand.

4 public sources

Evidence & sources

About Telesat
Telesat · official organization profile
The official profile supports Telesat's role as a Canadian global satellite operator serving government, maritime, aeronautical, telecom, and enterprise connectivity needs.
Canadian Armed Forces selects Telesat Lightspeed for Arctic military communications program
Telesat · award or contract
The official announcement supports secure Mil-Ka connectivity from 65 to 90 degrees north plus integration, terminals, ground infrastructure, training, and support, subject to definitive agreement.
Government of Canada advances Canadian Patrol Submarine Project
Defence Investment Agency · procurement notice
Canada identifies long range, long endurance, under-ice operation, surveillance, deterrence, Arctic, Atlantic, and Pacific missions as public capability needs for the future fleet.
Uncrewed Underwater Surveillance System
National Defence · official report
The official requirement calls for long-duration uncrewed vehicles that deploy and employ sensors to provide persistent coverage, with initial delivery anticipated in 2035/2036.

North Signal · Weekly briefing

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