Enhanced Satellite Communication Project - Polar
Project Type
Project New
Objective
The Enhanced Satellite Communication Project – Polar (ESCP-P) will provide the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) narrowband and wideband satellite communications (SATCOM), essential for Beyond Line Of Sight communications in the Arctic. The project was initially part of the Tactical Narrowband SATCOM (TNS) but the Arctic SATCOM capability for the Canadian North and Joint Task Force North Area of Responsibility was moved to this project.
Requirements
ESCP-P will provide guaranteed access to wideband and low-capacity UHF narrowband SATCOM MILSATCOM capability in Canada’s North 65°N - 90°N latitude, completing global SATCOM access (see Mercury Global and Tactical Narrowband SATCOM – Geosynchronous Coverage (TNS-GEO) Projects).
Funding Range
Greater than $5 billion
Anticipated Timeline (Fiscal Year)
- Options Analysis Phase
- In Progress
- Start Definition
- 2025/2026
- Start Implementation
- 2029/2030
- Initial Delivery
- Beyond 2035
- Final Delivery
- Beyond 2035
Defence Capability Areas
- Air
- Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence
- Space
- Emerging Technology
- Training and Simulation
Defence Capability Investment Areas
- Aerospace Structures and components
- Data and Bandwidth Management
- Encryption
- Fixed Communications Systems
- Networks and Network Support
- Portable Communications Systems
- Satellite Communications Systems
- Support and Monitoring Systems
- Information and Communication Tech
- Training Services
Key Industrial Capabilities
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