Enhanced Satcom Project - Polar (W6369-180123/B)

The Canadian military wants to build a new satellite constellation that would provide 24-hour satellite communications for the Arctic region as early as 2028-29. The program would likely include at least two satellites in an elliptical orbit. Canadian Armed Forces would operate the constellation, but the military plans to cooperate with international allies to help offset the cost of the program. Already, Canada has verbal commitments from the United States, Denmark and Norway to serve as partners on the program. RFI released in 2018.