ATCO Frontec and Inuvialuit Development Corporation Partnership Secures Radar Defence Contract for Canada's North
- Editor
- Apr 2
- 1 min read
Whats Happening:
The Government of Canada has awarded a joint venture between ATCO Frontec Ltd. and Inuvialuit Development Corporation (IDC) a $48.4 million contract to design, build, install, and operate a new Polar Over-The-Horizon Radar (POTHR) system in the Northwest Territories. This two-year contract is part of Canada's plan to strengthen continental defence capabilities and modernize NORAD.
Key Moves:
Joint venture secures $48.4M contract for POTHR system
IDC holds 51% ownership, ATCO holds 49% in the joint venture
Partnership with Canadian-owned D-TA Systems for OTHR expertise
By The Numbers:
Contract valued at $48.4 million
Two-year contract with potential for three additional one-year options
ATCO has approximately 21,000 employees and assets of $27 billion
Key Quotes:
"We've assembled an incredible team of experts to deliver a highly technical, made-in-Canada solution for the POTHR program," - Jim Landon, President, ATCO Frontec
"This collaboration will create lasting economic opportunities, strengthen local capacity and deliver direct benefits to Inuvialuit beneficiaries for years to come." - Robert C. McLeod, Chair, Inuvialuit Development Corporation
"In joining forces with ATCO Frontec and IDC, we are leveraging the unmatched logistics and Indigenous partnership capabilities of two Canadian companies..." - Dr. Dipak Roy, Founder & Executive Chairman, D-TA Systems Inc.
Bottom Line:
The joint venture between ATCO Frontec and Inuvialuit Development Corporation represents a significant step in strengthening Canada's northern defence capabilities while creating economic opportunities for Indigenous communities. This partnership leverages Canadian expertise in radar technology and logistics to deliver a crucial infrastructure project in a challenging environment.
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