The Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) oversees military space activities through the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), with the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) leading space operations. DND/CAF utilizes space systems for essential functions like global positioning, ISR, space domain awareness, and satellite communications. They collaborate with allies like the United States through NORAD and leverage partnerships with organizations such as the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), NASA, and ESA. The 3 Canadian Space Division (3 CSD) delivers space power effects, including space domain awareness and protecting military space capabilities.
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Kepler Communications’ Tranche 1 optical data relay network is intended to support future intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance requirements for Canada’s Department of National Defence, including the Defence Enhanced Surveillance from Space Project.
Kepler Communications intends to use the investment to support future intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance requirements with the Department of National Defence.
The Canadian Department of National Defense selected NordSpace as a winner of its Launch the North challenge under the Innovation for Defense Excellence and Security program.
The Department of National Defence’s 2026-27 plan allocates $14.6 billion to Ready Forces and $12.8 billion to Procurement.
The Department of National Defence’s 2026-27 plan mandates a Force Structure Review to transition the Royal Canadian Air Force into a modern Air and Space Force.
Boresight Pty Ltd's military customers include 11 Western armed forces, including the Australian Defence Force, British Army, Canadian Armed Forces, New Zealand Defence Force, United States Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force, and the Dutch, Italian, and Finnish armies.
SBQuantum holds agreements with the Canadian Department of National Defence and the European Space Agency.
Canada’s Department of National Defence has outlined a $51.7 billion spending plan for 2026-27.
The Department of National Defence is launching a Space Rocketry Challenge in 2026-27.
The Spaceport Nova Scotia launch facility is intended to reduce the Canadian military’s reliance on foreign providers to reach orbit.
A $200 million agreement will establish a dedicated space launch facility at Spaceport Nova Scotia for the Department of National Defence’s use.
The Department of National Defence is advancing the Northern Approaches Surveillance System to monitor Canada’s Arctic and polar regions.
Ready Forces receives $14.6 billion of the Department of National Defence’s 2026-27 planned spending.
Procurement of Capabilities receives $12.8 billion of the Department of National Defence’s 2026-27 planned spending.
The Department of National Defence is expanding cyber security cooperation in Europe and the Indo-Pacific to support the digitalization and networking of space and cyber.
The Department of National Defence has awarded a $32 million contract for Surveillance of Space 2, a ground-based optical system to detect, track, and monitor objects in Earth orbit.
Canada’s 2026-27 Department of National Defence Departmental Plan includes a Space Rocketry Challenge with $25 million in funding in 2026-27 and up to $50 million annually thereafter.
The Department of National Defence integrated the Canadian Coast Guard into the defence portfolio in fiscal year 2025/26 while maintaining its civilian mandate.
The Department of National Defence is initiating a strategic Force Structure Review of the Royal Canadian Air Force.
The Department of National Defence’s total planned spending for 2026-27 is $51.7 billion.