Eutelsat proposes sovereign satellite service for Canadian Arctic military operations

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A French-U.K. company, Eutelsat, is proposing a $250 million satellite service for Canadian military operations in the Arctic. Eutelsat aims to provide secure, sovereign satellite broadband, offering Canada control over its communications and independence from single providers, a contrast to Starlink's potential vulnerabilities. The proposal was reportedly discussed by French President Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Carney, with Canada currently exploring other satellite initiatives and partnerships.


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