Communications that support mission readiness
Space-enabled defence communications and systems
Communications militaries count on
Space-enabled systems play a critical role in modern defence operations, supporting communications, situational awareness and mission coordination across complex environments.
Working with militaries globally, Calian supports space-enabled capabilities that contribute to operational readiness and interoperability.
Supporting defence communications and systems
- Satellite communications (SATCOM) integration
- Secure communications infrastructure
- Network design and deployment
- Connectivity solutions for remote and austere environments
- Earth observation and remote sensing
Enabling operations in remote and challenging environments
- Arctic and northern operations
- Maritime deployments
- Expeditionary and deployed missions
Calian supports these environments by providing connectivity solutions that enable reliable communication and data exchange in challenging conditions. These capabilities help ensure defence personnel can maintain operational awareness and coordination in remote locations.
Integrating space-enabled systems with defence operations
- Integration of SATCOM and remote sensing with operational systems
- Support for data transmission and network interoperability
- Alignment of communications systems with mission requirements
- Tasking diverse satellite platforms through integrated satellite operations
This approach ensures that space-enabled capability supports real operational outcomes rather than functioning as a standalone system.
AI and cyber-enabled capability
Cybersecurity expertise helps protect communications networks, satellite links and supporting infrastructure from cyber threats. This includes securing data transmission and maintaining system integrity in contested environments.
By integrating AI and cybersecurity into space-enabled systems, Calian helps defence organizations maintain secure and reliable communications.
Integrating capability across defence domains
- Maintain connectivity and situational awareness across multiple operational domains
- Support joint and multinational operations
- Align space-based systems with mission requirements
Delivering for defence
Our defence applications are designed, manufactured and tested in-house and deployed internationally.
Versatility and precision for any size or application
Calian has a complete product line of antennas for any military application. We supply standard and custom antenna solutions for defence applications, including MILSATCOM, surveillance, jamming, radar and electronic warfare applications. We have in-service solutions from 4m to 18m apertures, operating in frequency bands from L to V band.
Advanced electromagnetic environment and RF systems
We design and integrate complex RF systems for satellite communications (satcoms), earth observation, deep space communications and radio astronomy.
Our expertise in electromagnetic environmental effects (E3) ensures safety and operational effectiveness of complex platforms such as naval vessels and defence systems.
Maximize performance with innovative software solutions.
Whether it be monitor and control systems to improve uptime, resource management and orchestration systems to improve capacity, or gateway systems to provide the communications, Calian has the solutions you need for your ground segment.
High-precision GNSS and Iridium antennas for air, land, maritime, space and autonomous applications.
We offer an extensive range of GNSS and Iridium antennas, supporting the position, navigation and timing requirements of any project anywhere in the world. Our high-fidelity antennas have applications for crewed or autonomous vehicles, and for individual platforms or fleet management.
Precision in orbit: in the right place at the right time, every time.
Our experienced team has been a resident contractor at the Canadian Space Agency for more than 25 years. The Calian team provides real-time flight operations including contact planning, on-console real-time activities and maintenance of ground segment platforms. We maintain in-orbit situational awareness on the fleets we support and provide orbit corrections and collision avoidance ensuring the precision and reliability your satellite missions demand.
Pioneering advanced spectrum monitoring and signal analysis solutions.
The Decimator D4 spectrum analyzer remotely monitors RF signals anywhere in the world with a standard web browser and internet connection.
The Decimator D4 is designed for users with advanced spectrum monitoring and signal analysis requirements. Decimator D4 remotely monitors RF communications and detects signal issues.
Working with defence and industry partners
Calian works with defence partners, communications providers and space segment partners to support the delivery and integration of space-enabled systems.
These partnerships help ensure defence organizations can access reliable and effective communications capabilities.
Human-autonomy teaming for complex aerospace tasks
Calian delivered a project using human-autonomy teaming (HAT) for air traffic controller (ATC) that measured human performance alongside automated systems using AI and voice recognition. This technology could be used for a range of aerospace C2 applications, including for NORAD monitoring and space situational awareness operations.
Connect with the Calian defence team
Calian supports defence organizations with space-enabled communications and connectivity solutions that help maintain reliable operations in complex environments.
