{"id":752179,"date":"2026-06-22T04:55:16","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T04:55:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/752179\/"},"modified":"2026-06-22T04:55:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T04:55:16","slug":"australia-canada-sign-landmark-othr-radar-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/752179\/","title":{"rendered":"Australia, Canada sign landmark OTHR radar deal"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"parari26<\/a>The Australian government has delivered the nation\u2019s largest ever defence export, with the signing of a government-to-government arrangement with Canada to export an Australian Over the Horizon Radar (OTHR) system.\u00a0This $2.5 billion agreement marks the first international sale of Australia\u2019s world-leading OTHR technology, building on the proven success of the Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN) while supporting hundreds of Australian industry jobs.<\/p>\n

Australia\u2019s Department of Defence has worked with the Canadian Department of National Defence to develop requirements for Canada\u2019s Arctic-Over the Horizon Radar (A-OTHR) capability, with the commitment to collaborate on this technology reaffirmed by Prime Minister Albanese and Prime Minister Carney in March 2026.<\/p>\n

The agreement signed reflects Australia\u2019s shared strategic interests, combining Australia\u2019s globally recognised expertise in OTHR with Canada\u2019s leadership in Arctic defence and long-range domain awareness. It will further strengthen interoperability between trusted partners while driving industrial growth and innovation in both nations. It also establishes a framework for joint research and development to advance OTHR capabilities for mutual benefit. The project will support approximately 300 high-value technical jobs in Australia, with industry partner BAE Systems Australia set to commence delivery of Canada\u2019s A\u2011OTHR capability on 1 July 2026.<\/p>\n

This announcement marks the first stage of a broader Australia\u2013Canada collaboration on A-OTHR. Both nations are committed to exploring further opportunities for joint development, deepening defence industrial ties, and building an enduring partnership that strengthens capability and security outcomes for both countries.<\/p>\n

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said: \u201cAustralia is a world leader in Over the Horizon Radar technology, and this agreement showcases Australian innovation. As close friends and valued partners, Australia and Canada\u2019s relationship is grounded in decades of operational cooperation, shared strategic interests, and deep collaboration through the Five Eyes partnership. Today\u2019s agreement marks a significant milestone in Australian defence trade and lays the foundation for deeper and mutually beneficial defence industry collaboration with Canada.\u201d<\/p>\n

Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles said: \u201cThis is the biggest defence export agreement in Australia\u2019s history, which reflects our close and long-standing friendship with Canada. In an increasingly complex strategic environment, Australia and Canada are committed to working together to grow our defence relationship and this initiative is a clear demonstration of that enduring partnership in action.\u00a0This arrangement demonstrates Australia\u2019s ability to export advanced, high-technology defence systems while safeguarding our national security, and enabling trusted partners to benefit from Australian innovation.\u201d<\/p>\n

Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy said: \u201cThe Jindalee Operational Radar Network is a great Aussie success story \u2013 world-leading technology that has led to the biggest defence export agreement in Australia\u2019s history. The arrangement represents a powerful example of how defence exports support economic growth, build high-technology capability, and strengthen national resilience. BAE Systems Australia, as the key industry partner, plays a central role in reinforcing Australia\u2019s position as a global leader in OTHR technology. Today\u2019s agreement directly supports the ongoing evolution and resilience of the Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN).\u201d<\/p>\n

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