MDA Space has secured a contract from Mitsubishi Electric Corporation to provide key technologies for Japan\u2019s next-generation defense communications satellite, which will replace the country\u2019s Kirameki-2 military communications satellite.<\/p>\n
Under the agreement, the Canadian space technology company will supply the satellite\u2019s digital payload, antennas and a range of subsystems. Financial terms of the contract were not disclosed.<\/p>\n
The satellite is being developed under a prime contract awarded by Japan\u2019s Ministry of Defense to Mitsubishi Electric in February.<\/p>\n
Valued at 123.5 billion yen, the contract covers the development of the satellite and its associated ground systems, with delivery scheduled by March 29, 2030.<\/p>\n
According to Mitsubishi Electric, the new satellite will provide greater communications capacity and enhanced resistance to interference compared with the existing Kirameki-2 X-band communications satellite.<\/p>\n
MDA Space said its UK operations will develop the core technology for the satellite\u2019s anti-jamming, multi-beam digital payload, which will feature reconfigurable digital beamforming capabilities that can be updated while in orbit.<\/p>\n
The company\u2019s Montr\u00e9al facility will manufacture and test antenna systems, including the analog repeater, while also supplying heritage hardware for deployable reflector and thruster mechanisms.<\/p>\n
Mitsubishi Electric will carry out the satellite\u2019s final assembly, integration and testing in Japan.<\/p>\n
MDA Space Chief Executive Officer Mike Greenley said the project continues the company\u2019s long-standing relationship with Mitsubishi Electric.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cIt\u2019s an honor for us to once again be collaborating with long-time customer Mitsubishi Electric, this time to provide key technology for Japan\u2019s critical defence communication infrastructure.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
\n\u201cOur advanced dual-use technologies combined with the expertise and reach of our global satellite team ideally position MDA Space to respond to robust demand for sovereign missions with secure and flexible capabilities.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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