Canada and Norway strengthen defence cooperation in space

Minister of National Defence David McGuinty and the Minister of Defence of Norway, Tore Sandvik, signed a Letter of Intent to deepen bilateral cooperation in the space domain.

The signing took place during Minister McGuinty’s visit to Norway with Prime Minister Mark Carney, where they participated in bilateral discussions and meetings to strengthen Canada’s Arctic and space security partnerships.

The Letter of Intent outlines shared priorities and establishes a framework to strengthen cooperation across areas, including policy, intelligence, research and development, capabilities, and industry, with a particular focus on advancing Arctic security and supporting sovereign defence capabilities.

As Arctic Allies with advanced space sectors and growing space industries, Canada and Norway are well positioned to expand bilateral cooperation and strengthen their ability to operate effectively in the space domain and beyond.