It is the largest contract in company’s six-decade history expands Telesat Lightspeed constellation to 225 satellites. The expected start of Telesat Lightspeed global service delivery remains on track for Q1 2028. Telesat said: “This is the largest contract in Telesat’s history and will significantly expand the scale and capacity of the Telesat Lightspeed network, positioning the company for accelerated growth. “High speed and low latency connectivity is critical for modern military forces, and Telesat Lightspeed is expected to be foundational for future CAF and allied governments’ operations.” Goldberg added: “This contract also represents a step change in the scale and commercial potential of Telesat Lightspeed.