Tactical Narrowband Satellite Communications-Geosynchronous

Project Type

Project Replace

Objective

The Tactical Narrowband Satellite Communications – Geosynchronous (TNS-GEO) project will deliver a Beyond Line of Sight Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) narrowband satellite communications (SATCOM) capability to the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). TNS-GEO will leverage the existing Mobile User Objective System (MUOS), a military SATCOM system owned and operated by the United States (U.S.) Department of Defence (DoD), to fulfil DND/CAF’s tactical narrowband SATCOM capability requirements. Arctic communications above 65° N will be provided through the Enhanced Satellite Communications Project – Polar (ESCP-P).

Requirements

TNS-GEO will provide users with a guaranteed, reliable, secure, and globally available narrowband SATCOM capability to support voice communications and low data rate applications between 65° North and 65° South latitudes at all longitudes. TNS-GEO will also enable interoperable communications with key allies and provide sufficient capacity to address CAF’s current global and domestic communication demands over a 15-year period.

Funding Range

$500 million to $1 billion

Anticipated Timeline (Fiscal Year)

Options Analysis Phase

Completed

Definition Phase

Completed

Implementation Phase

In Progress

Initial Delivery

2024/2025

Final Delivery

2025/2026

Defence Capability Areas

• Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence
• Space
• Emerging Technology
• Training and Simulation

Defence Capability Investment Areas

• Networks and Network Support
• Satellite Communications Systems
• Satellite Subsystems
• Support and Monitoring Systems
• Information and Communication Tech
• Training Services

Key Industrial Capabilities

Not applicable.

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