Tag: SATCOM
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Leidos Advances End-to-End Technologies for National Security and Space Exploration
Leidos, headquartered in Reston, Virginia, delivers a broad portfolio of technologies and services that support national security, civil space exploration, and commercial space missions. The company combines engineering expertise with mission software, artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, logistics and mission operations to provide integrated capabilities across the space sector. Designed to support operations on the ground,…
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Gilat Satellite Networks to Acquire Comtech’s Satellite & Space Communications Segment
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd., a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the majority of the Satellite & Space Communications segment of Comtech Telecommunications Corporation on a cash-free, debt-free basis for the purchase price of $157.5 million in cash, subject to adjustments…
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Viasat Secures U.S Space Force Contract for PTS-G GEO Satellite Program
Viasat a global leader in satellite communications, announced it was awarded a prime contract by the U.S. Space Force’s (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) to build, launch and deliver the first of a proliferated fleet of small, maneuverable geosynchronous Earth orbit (GEO) satellites under the Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global (PTS-G) program. The new Swarm 1 Delivery Order…
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Square Peg Communications Partners with VIAVI Solutions for 5G NTN Testing
Square Peg Communications, the company that enables the emulation and testing of complex satellite and hybrid networks, announced a strategic partnership with VIAVI Solutions to deliver advanced test capabilities for the rapidly emerging 5G NTN market. As satellite and terrestrial communications converge under global 3GPP standards, network operators, chipset vendors, device manufacturers and infrastructure providers face new validation…
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New Leidos SATCOM Tool Enhances Combat Connectivity and Effectiveness
Combatants across the Department of War are gaining better access to satellite communications services through the Joint Management Tool (JMT) that Leidos developed with the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and U.S. Space Command. The JMT gives operators real-time visibility into global SATCOM resources. The cloud-based platform enhances real-time situational awareness, provides reliable connectivity for…
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Viasat Hybrid Satellite Platform Powers NOAA Aircraft with Lockheed Martin
Viasat, a global leader in satellite communications, announced it has been selected by Lockheed Martin to provide high-bandwidth satellite communications technology in support of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) next-generation C-130J Hercules “Hurricane Hunter” aircraft program. Under a subcontract reporting through its Communication Services segment, Viasat’s government SATCOM team will support Lockheed Martin’s delivery of two…
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Pilot Photonics Secures €1 Million ESA Contract for Space Photonics Development
Pilot Photonics, the leading Irish developer of integrated photonic engines, announces a new €1M contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) for space-proofing the company’s Optical Frequency Generator Unit (OFGU). This effort aims to meet the demands of new satellite constellations, providing higher frequency bands, payload reconfigurability and lower size, weight, power and cost (SWaP-C).…
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Rohde & Schwarz to Host Satellite Industry Days 2026 in Munich
Rohde & Schwarz will host its sixth Satellite Industry Days on June 16 and 17, 2026, at its Munich campus. Under the theme “From Earth to Orbit: Driving innovation, sovereignity and scalable space systems for a connected tomorrow”, the conference will bring together partners from across the satellite ecosystem, providing a premier forum for practical…
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Get SAT & Eutelsat Partner to Deliver Multi-Orbit Connectivity for Defense and Government
Get SAT, a leading manufacturer of low-profile satellite terminals, and Eutelsat Network Solutions (EutelsatNS), the company that empowers the U.S. government and its allies to Connect with Confidence, are proud to announce a strategic partnership. The alliance formalizes the integration of Get SAT’s Aero Blade series of terminals and Eutelsat’s OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) network.…
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Boeing and Gilat Achieves In-Cabin Offerability Milestone for Sidewinder Multi-Orbit Solution
Gilat Satellite Networks, a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, announced that the Boeing Company and Gilat have reached a milestone toward offering Gilat’s multi-orbit Sidewinder electronically steered antenna (ESA) as a future line-fit solution for in-flight connectivity service providers. Through IFC integration partners, Boeing will offer a line-fit Sidewinder terminal installation…