Tag: Communication Systems
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Raytheon Secures DARPA Contract to Develop Ultra-Wide Bandgap Semiconductors
Raytheon, an RTX business, has been awarded a three-year, two-phase contract from DARPA to develop foundational ultra-wide bandgap semiconductors, or UWBGS, based on diamond and aluminum nitride technology that revolutionize semiconductor electronics with increased power delivery and thermal management in sensors and other electronic applications. During phase one of the contract, the Raytheon Advanced Technology…
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Intelsat and Vodafone Partners to Enhance Satellite Connectivity in Remote and Disaster Zones
Vodafone and Intelsat, the integrated satellite and terrestrial network operator, today extended their partnership to offer wider coverage of temporary and on-the-move satellite connectivity services to organizations operating in hard-to-reach areas or disaster zones. The expanded agreement will complement Vodafone’s terrestrial networks by providing enterprises with broadband connectivity in remote and underserved areas. This means…
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NASA selects Intuitive Machines for lunar communications and Near Space Network Services
NASA has awarded a contract to Intuitive Machines, LLC of Houston, to support the agency’s lunar relay systems as part of the Near Space Network, operated by the agency’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. This Subcategory 2.2 GEO to Cislunar Relay Services is a new firm-fixed-price, multiple award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity task order contract. The…
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Mynaric Advances CONDOR Mk3 Production for Improvements in Yields and Supply Chain Issues
Mynaric, one of the leading providers of industrialized, cost-effective, and scalable laser communications products, today announced the successful advancement of the company’s volume production ramp for the CONDOR Mk3. Mynaric continues to work through previously announced production delays and has realized near-term improvement in production yields and supply chain-related bottlenecks. Production delays of CONDOR Mk3…
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Comtech Introduces Digital Common Ground Modem Product Line for DoD and Coalition Partners
Comtech, a global technology company, announced the launch of the Company’s new Digital Common Ground (“DCG”) portfolio of modems. Comtech’s DCG product line is designed to enable the U.S. Department of Defense (“DoD”) and coalition partners to move to digitized, hybrid satellite network architectures, which will bring forward a new era of secure, resilient, interoperable,…
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Viasat Secures $153M Contract to Support U.S. Army’s Blue Force Tracker Program
Viasat, Inc., one of the global leaders in satellite communications, announced it has received a five-year, $153 million dollar contract at full value potential from the Defense Information Services Agency to provide network services and support for the U.S. Army Project Manager Mission Command (PM MC) Blue Force Tracker (BFT) program. The period of performance…
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L3Harris Showcases Advanced SATCOM-Integrated Air Defense Prototype in Project Convergence 4
L3Harris’ Agile Development Group has been iteratively developing a robotic-based, highly mobile, short-range air defense capability that meets today’s mission needs and is inherently designed to adapt to tomorrow’s threats quickly and economically. The prototype system participated in this year’s Project Convergence Capstone 4 (PC-C4) field experiment and seamlessly integrated advanced long-range surveillance and electronic…
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Orbit Secures $6M Contract to Supply Advanced SATCOM Systems for Naval Military Platform in Asia
Orbit Communication Systems, a global provider of maritime and airborne SATCOM terminals, tracking ground station solutions, and mission-critical airborne audio management systems has announced a $6 million contract with a prominent Asian integrator to supply advanced satellite communication systems for new naval military platforms. These OceanTRx 7MIL systems will be delivered between 2025 and 2030, providing…
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Millennium Space Systems Leading the Future of Space Missions with Advanced Technologies
Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is revolutionizing the space industry with its cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions. The company specializes in delivering high-performance small satellite missions tailored to meet the unique needs of defense, intelligence, civil, and commercial customers. With a strong focus on rapid development and mission success, Millennium Space Systems is set…
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Orbit and Viasat Collaborates for Advanced Airborne Satellite Communication Systems
Orbit Communication Systems Ltd., one of the leading provider of airborne communication solutions, announced a milestone collaboration with Viasat Inc., a global company in satellite communications, for the engineering and supply of advanced satellite communication (SATCOM) Multi-Purpose Terminals (MPT) for airborne platforms. This work is expected to significantly enhance performance and access for Viasat customers…