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Defence Applications

Defence & security

A clearer picture of Canada’s remote regions

We're developing StratoHAB for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), with Canadian-built sensing and communications.

Night launch beside an airfield building
USGS Landsat 8 false-colour satellite image of sea ice and islands around Roes Welcome Sound in the Canadian Arctic, June 8, 2026
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Arctic Sovereignty

Cameras and sensors for observing Canada's northern approaches, complementing existing patrols and observation systems.

Stratospheric surveillance and ISR
Telecommunications tower with panel antennas and microwave dishes; illustrative communications infrastructure
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Support communications

Explore an airborne communications relay for teams operating beyond reliable ground coverage.

Coastal town and open water seen from altitude
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Maritime Surveillance

Vessel observation to support maritime patrol planning and search and rescue.

Stratospheric surveillance and ISR