Canada has selected ViaSat terminals for its CP-140 Aurora maritime patrol aircraft.

The ViaSat KOR-24A small tactical terminal (STT) will be installed on the aircraft, which are used for oceanic surveillance as well as strike, ISR, and search and rescue missions.

"Specific selection of the ViaSat STT was made in recognition of the terminal's ability to meet ongoing mission needs while satisfying deployment and fielding requirements, such as interoperability across all other Link 16 enabled platforms (Halifax-Class Frigates, CF-18 Hornets and fixed/mobile ground stations), affordability, exportability as well as immediate terminal availability," a ViaSat news release said.

ViaSat is partnering with Canadian-based General Dynamics Mission Systems for the contract.

"This is a monumental award for ViaSat as it represents our first STT award to be used by the Department of National Defense as well as marks the CP-140 Aurora as a new airborne platform for our STT," ViaSat's vice president, Ken Peterman, said.