Tag: SATCOM
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SES Space & Defense Selects Comtech for Next-generation Modems for O3b mPOWER Constellation
Comtech, a global technology company, announced SES Space & Defense recently awarded the Company an initial order for Comtech’s market-leading software-defined SLM-5650B and other next-generation modems. Initial quantities under this new contract are expected to be delivered over the next year. “In today’s threat environment, secure, resilient, and ubiquitous connectivity is critical to maintaining an…
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Viasat Partners with CYSEC to Enhance Satellite Encryption for Secure Communications
Viasat, Inc., a global company in satellite communications, announced it is working with CYSEC under its ELEVATE program to provided reliable, state-of-the-art cybersecurity tools for satellite communications. CYSEC is a pioneering cybersecurity company based in France and Switzerland, specializing in securing the space internet. Recognizing ever-evolving cyber threats in the industry, CYSEC provides high-performance cybersecurity…
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Viasat Collaborates with Reticulate Micro to Develop Satellite Video Compression Technology
Viasat, Inc., a global company in satellite communications, and Reticulate Micro, Inc., a defense tech company redefining resilient communications, announced that Reticulate has joined Viasat’s ELEVATE program to work with the satellite communications provider on expanding the use of its VAST video technology. Reticulate Micro is a commercial and defense software technology company that delivers…
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Impulse and Space Network Services Signs GEO Rideshare Agreement at WSBW Paris
Impulse Space announced at the World Space Business Week conference in Paris, France, the signing of a GEO Rideshare agreement with Space Network Services, a French developer of small GEO satellites. Space Network Services’ GEO satellite, called Kaon, is a small and versatile telecommunication satellite designed for government and commercial customers that want to establish…
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SES Secures NATO Contract for High-Performance Satellite Services via MEO Constellation
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has awarded SES a contract to deliver secure high-performance low-latency satellite services via its medium earth orbit (MEO) constellation, enabling global missions for NATO member government organizations, agencies, and the military. The MEO Global Services (MGS) award represents a three-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract valued at USD 200M, with two…
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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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PathFinder Digital Secures US Air Force Contract for Satellite Terminals
PathFinder Digital was awarded a contract by the United States Air Force for the delivery of PathFinder’s Global Broadcast Service (GBS) satellite terminals. PathFinder’s solution is the BAT-GBS-85; a Ka/Ku band, airline checkable, flyaway terminal. The BAT-GBS-85 has completed Army Strategic Command (ARSTRAT) Wideband Global Satcom (WGS) testing and is certified for operation on the…
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Gilat Telecom Enhances Africa’s Cellular Connectivity Using NOVELSAT Technology
NOVELSAT, a global company in content connectivity, announced that Gilat Telecom, a global satellite services company operating mainly in Africa, will undertake a major expansion of a Tier-1 cellular network’s capacity and reach in Africa with NOVELSAT’s satellite modems. This initiative aims to significantly enhance high-speed connectivity for both existing and additional locations in Africa.…
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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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General Dynamics Wins $491.6M Contract from SDA for Tranche 2 Ground System Development
General Dynamics Missions Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, announced it was awarded a $491.6 million contract by the Space Development Agency (SDA) to perform design, analysis, engineering studies, and technical augmentation for their Ground Management and Integration (GMI) program’s integrated ground system. General Dynamics and teammate Iridium build upon the Tranche 1 (T1)…