SAEDNEWS: Australia signs largest-ever defence export deal with Canada in A$2.5 billion surveillance radar agreement.
According to Saednews, Australia has announced its first international sale of over-the-horizon radar technology to Canada, according to Anadolu Agency, with the deal revealed by Defense Minister Richard Marles alongside Canadian Secretary of State for Defense Procurement Stephen Fuhr.
The agreement will support Canada’s monitoring of the Arctic region and represents a major step in defense cooperation between the two countries. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the deal marks an important milestone in Australia’s defense exports and will strengthen long-term collaboration between the two defense industries.
Australia’s Jindalee Operational Radar Network is capable of detecting and tracking aircraft, ships, and missiles at distances of up to 3,000 kilometers (1,864 miles).
Fuhr said the system will significantly improve Canada’s “Arctic domain awareness,” enhancing its ability to detect and monitor air and maritime threats at greater range, providing earlier warning, and reinforcing continental defense and Arctic sovereignty.
When asked whether the purchase was influenced by U.S. expectations, Fuhr said Canada recently also announced the acquisition of the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) from the United States. He emphasized that Canada maintains diverse international partnerships, and described the Australian radar agreement as a strong example of cooperation outside the U.S. relationship.
