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Canada's Department of National Defence (DND) is consulting with the U.S. military for its planned Space Command and Control (Space C2) project, estimated to cost $200 to $400 million. The project aims to integrate space data from various sources to enhance Canadian operations and North American defense, utilizing automation and AI.

This move occurs amidst Prime Minister Carney's push to support Canadian space companies, including a recent alliance with Telesat and MDA. While the DND claims it's not seeking to purchase equipment solely from the U.S. and has a contract for preliminary research with them, questions arise about favoring U.S. suppliers, contrasting with Carney's goal to reduce reliance on American military equipment. Recent sole-source purchases of U.S. equipment and army programs prioritizing American equipment have fueled concerns among Canadian defense firms.