Tag: SATCOM
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MDA Space Introduces Aurora Black Satellite Platform for Secure Military Communications
MDA Space introduced MDA Aurora Black on September 10, 2026, extending its software-defined Aurora satellite product line into the defence market with anti-jamming, GPS spoofing resistance and proximity-monitoring capabilities intended to protect military communications in contested environments. The defence-focused configuration is available across MDA Space’s Aurora broadband and direct-to-device product lines. It combines the existing…
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CesiumAstro Acquires Jariet Technologies to Advance Vertically Integrated Communications and ISR
CesiumAstro, a global leader in advanced space communications and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) systems, announced the acquisition of Jariet Technologies, a leading mmWave RF System-on-Chip (RF-SoC) semiconductor company specializing in leading integrated solutions for SATCOM, electronic warfare (EW) and radar systems using direct RF- and IF-sampling in combination with advanced Digital Signal Processing (DSP)…
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MatSing Develops Manufacturing Technology for Large-Format Luneburg Lenses
MatSing, a company in radio frequency (RF) lens antenna technology, has announced the development of a proprietary manufacturing technology for large-format, high-performance Luneburg Lenses. This development marked the completion of a research and development milestone toward improved satellite antenna performance, flexibility, and efficiency. Luneburg Lenses has enabled a class of multibeam, wideband antennas able to…
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ETL Systems Acquires Amphinicy to Expand End-to-End Satellite Ground Segment
ETL Systems announced the acquisition of Amphinicy Technologies, a specialist developer of software solutions for the SATCOM and Earth Observation markets. This acquisition brings together two complementary businesses in the satellite communications sector, creating a more comprehensive offering for an industry undergoing rapid technological change. As operators face growing demand for automation, virtualisation and intelligent network…
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Optical Zonu Introduces Miniature RF-over-Fiber Transmitter for Ku-band Defense Communications
Optical Zonu Corporation (OZC), a top provider of optical networking and RF-over-fiber (RFoF) solutions, today announced the availability of its new Miniature Ku-Band RFoF Transmitter, a compact OEM module designed to simplify the transport of high-frequency RF signals in the most space-constrained defense and aerospace environments. Measuring approximately 2.25 x 1.0 inches, the transmitter is…
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Hisdesat Strengthens Spain’s Defence Ministry Capabilities with SpainSat NG III
Hisdesat has signed a contract with Airbus Defence and Space in Spain and France, and with Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), in Spain and France, for the construction of SpainSat NG III, a new secure communications satellite that will strengthen the SPAINSAT NG Programme and ensure strategic autonomy…
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Space Force Advances Evolved Strategic SATCOM Program with Phase 3 Mission Planning Award
The U.S. Space Force is advancing the nation’s strategic communications architecture with the procurement of a vital mission planning application for the Evolved Strategic SATCOM, or ESS, system to deliver secure, highly resilient connectivity for national leadership and strategic forces. The Acting Space Force Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Satellite Communications and Positioning, Navigation and Timing…
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Lite Coms Wins $22 Million Government Satellite Communications Contract
Lite Coms has been awarded a $22 million contract by an undisclosed government and defense customer to provide satellite communications capabilities supporting operational readiness. SpaceTechnology The company announced the award on July 22 but did not identify the customer or disclose additional details about the program. Satellite Communications Support According to Lite Coms, the contract…
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ThinKom GT2517 Secures SES Government Technology Certification
ThinKom Solutions, announced that the ThinAir GT2517 terminal completed SES’ Government Technology Certification (GTC) program to operate on SES’ O3b mPOWER MEO constellation. The ThinAir GT2517 is the first airborne antenna to complete GTC, including productization, for the O3b mPOWER fleet on SES’ sovereign offering. ThinKom’s ThinAir GT2517 terminal can be deployed across the full range of…
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SES Space & Defense Secures BPA to Deliver Flexible Satellite Connections
SES’ wholly-owned subsidiary, SES Space & Defense, won a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command to provide reliable and secure managed satellite services. This deal enables the Department of War (DoW) to quickly order global Ku-band connectivity, helping people stay connected and protected, even in the world’s most…