Over-the-Horizon radar

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Canada Signs $1.75B Radar Deal with Australia, Not a US Snub

Australia and Canada have finalized a significant $1.75 billion export agreement for an Australian-designed long-range radar system, set to provide early warning coverage from the Canada-U.S. border into the Arctic. This strategic pact, signed by Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles and Canadian Secretary of State Stephen Fuhr, solidifies a partnership in the future development of Over-the-Horizon Radar technology. This landmark deal, representing Australia’s largest defense export to date, underscores a strengthening strategic relationship between the two Commonwealth nations.

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Canada Buys Advanced Australian Over-the-Horizon Radar System

Canada has solidified agreements with the Australian government and BAE Systems Australia for the acquisition of an Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar (A-OTHR) system. This $2.5-billion investment, with an industrial benefits deal to bolster Canada’s defense sector, is crucial for monitoring the Arctic airspace for airborne and missile threats, enhancing NORAD’s capabilities. The A-OTHR, with transmitting and receiving stations in southern Ontario, is anticipated to be operational by 2029, forming a key component of an integrated Arctic surveillance network. Additionally, a second radar unit, the Polar Over-the-Horizon Radar (P-OTHR), is planned for the Canadian Arctic Archipelago.

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