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Calian delivers mission-critical systems and solutions that enable militaries to deliver on complex missions at home and abroad. Whether on land, at sea, in the air or in space, everything we do is focused on meeting military requirements to give you confidence for no-fail missions.
Defence Communications & Connectivity
Maintaining connectivity around the world is essential for military operations. Whether for satellite communications or exploring deep space, maintaining situational awareness requires secure and reliable connections between ground-based systems and space.
Cyber Defence
Calian understands the key infrastructure of defence networks, communications systems, military equipment and components and has the experienced people and innovative solutions to help solve the complex cybersecurity challenges facing global militaries.
Military Training & Simulation
Calian is a leading provider of military training and simulation to the Canadian Armed Forces, NATO and NATO member countries, delivering confidence to ensure every mission is successful.
Military Health Solutions
Well-supported, healthy military personnel are essential to maintaining a motivated, effective, modern military. Calian military health solutions uphold the total health and wellness of every military member.
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We are committed to the global defence industry and to delivering value for our partners, communities and the broader industry. We choose Canadian suppliers, hire veterans and military spouses, sponsor research and development programs, and deliver on our ESG priorities.

SatCom Solutions

Defence
Home
Calian delivers mission-critical systems and solutions that enable militaries to deliver on complex missions at home and abroad. Whether on land, at sea, in the air or in space, everything we do is focused on meeting military requirements to give you confidence for no-fail missions.
Maintaining connectivity around the world is essential for military operations. Whether for satellite communications or exploring deep space, maintaining situational awareness requires secure and reliable connections between ground-based systems and space.
Calian understands the key infrastructure of defence networks, communications systems, military equipment and components and has the experienced people and innovative solutions to help solve the complex cybersecurity challenges facing global militaries.
Calian is a leading provider of military training and simulation to the Canadian Armed Forces, NATO and NATO member countries, delivering confidence to ensure every mission is successful.
Well-supported, healthy military personnel are essential to maintaining a motivated, effective, modern military. Calian military health solutions uphold the total health and wellness of every military member.
We are committed to the global defence industry and to delivering value for our partners, communities and the broader industry. We choose Canadian suppliers, hire veterans and military spouses, sponsor research and development programs, and deliver on our ESG priorities.

Satellite communications connects people around the world in real-time. Calian delivers turn-key ground-based solutions and in-orbit flight testing to provide dependable satellite communications.

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Antennas

Calian offers a line of satellite communication antennas suitable for a variety of ground station applications. Our medium to large aperture antennas are designed for high-performance applications, including high-capacity gateways, receive-only, TT&C and IOT.

We have developed pedestals for a variety of tracking applications, including LEO, MEO and GEO targets supporting frequencies up to 60 GHz.

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RF Systems

Calian engineers complex RF systems for satellite communications, beacon stations, broadcasting, In-Orbit-Testing (IOT), TT&C and radio astronomy. Systems range from L-band to V-band and our role begins with requirements definition and continues through installation, test and commissioning, and after-sale support.

In-Orbit Testing (IOT)

Our IOT systems provide the full suite of tools to effectively test satellite payloads immediately after launch, during transition to operations, and during routine operation of the satellite.

Calian offers a standard IOT solution for typical payloads and can customize the system for any unique satellite payload features. We have developed customized interfaces for telemetry systems, payload configuration, radiometry and rain attenuation, and information exchange with LEO satellite pass planning.

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Software Defined Solutions

For more than 20 years Calian has provided satellite operators with innovative solutions to improve the operating efficiency of their global communications networks.

Calian Mon-A-Co monitor and control system provides operators the performance, flexibility and ease of use to optimize their network.

The Calian Satellite Capacity Management System delivers operators the latest advanced satellite communication payload and link propagation analysis techniques and modeling to assist in planning and managing of satellite capacity.

Calian can deliver custom solutions:

Real-time resource management of highly dynamic satellite payloads
Capacity planning and sizing tools to assist in configuring, planning and sizing your network
Gateways for data and voice communications

Calian has the solutions you need for your ground segment.

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