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a4ESSOR SAS welcomes NATO’s decision to adopt the ESSOR High Data Rate Waveform as interoperability standard. NATO member countries now have advanced technology at their disposal for secure and high-speed tactical communications. Lino Laganà, President and General Manager of a4ESSOR, said: “The adoption of the ESSOR HDRWF waveform is a source of great satisfaction for our international team, which is proud to see its work recognised by the most important military organisation in the world. NATO’s ratification concludes a development cycle that was conceived according to a visionary approach to interoperability that remains unique worldwide. The development cycle was performed by an exceptional team that was able to operate in a cohesive and supportive manner, despite comprising professionals from six different companies in six different countries. This achievement - added Lino Laganà - is a further incentive for us to continue to develop new narrowband and air-ground-air waveforms, an area in which a4ESSOR has been engaged since 2021, with the same winning approach to interoperability and in the interest of European countries and NATO”. 👉 For more information please read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/eWAxuEXr Indra, Bittium, Leonardo, RADMOR S.A. a4ESSOR SAS #Italy #France #Spain #Poland #Finland

Excellent briefings and discussions @ IET International Satcoms Conference 2024 | 24 – 25 June 2024 | London with around 150 people for military and commercial Satcoms and 70 for 6G and Future Networks.   I have been adressing EuroDefence Space Observatory views on upcoming requirements for international collaboration and projects with focus on rapidly growing hybrid threats on global scale. International Satcom provider and operator should expect to become key targets for hybrid aggressors. Thus MILSATCOM requirements need to provide •Enhanced Security and Resilience - Cybersecurity, Anti-Jamming and Anti-Spoofing, Resilient Architecture •Interoperability and Integration - Standardized Protocols, Integration with C4ISR, Multi-Domain Integration •Rapid Deployment and Mobility - Deployable Systems, Mobile Terminals •High Throughput and Low Latency - High Data Rates, Low Latency •Adaptive and Flexible Networks - Dynamic Spectrum Management, Flexible Configurations •Intelligence and Surveillance Support - Data Fusion, Real-Time Analytics •Robust Ground Segment - Hardened Ground Stations, Secure Control Links •Environmental and Space Weather Resilience - Hardening Against Space Weather, Ruggedized Equipment •Policy and Governance - Spectrum Allocation and Management, Compliance with International Laws •Training and Support - Operator Training, Technical Support, Trusted and Resilient Supply Chains

We all know the importance of robust backup systems to keep things running smoothly. But did you know that NATO is taking this to the next level? In a groundbreaking move to ensure continuous internet connectivity, NATO is backing a project that will divert internet traffic from subsea cables to space in the event of sabotage or a natural disaster https://lnkd.in/dUwXCK73 #wifi #internet #internetconnectivity #connectivity #internetperformance #broadband

Achieving Multi-Domain Communications with Avanti 🛰 Imagine a world where communication across all military domains and with all allies is as seamless as the Babel fish's translation powers. This is the vision of Multi-Domain Operations (MDO)—where the integration of communications and information systems between land, sea, air, space, cyber, and allied forces becomes a force multiplier. Satellite communications play a crucial role, acting as a global backbone to enable the integration of C5ISR capabilities across platforms and domains. Avanti Communications' High Throughput Satellites and Mil-Ka steerable beams bring this vision closer to reality by providing Gbps of capacity between platforms. This isn't just about voice and command services; it's about rich data services flowing seamlessly across the battlefield and #ConnectTheUnconnected. However, the challenge lies in the diversity of non-interoperable high throughput communications technologies used by armed forces. Here, Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) solutions like #SCYTALE and #NetVIPR become game changers, enabling multi-orbit and multi-domain communications by efficiently routing traffic across the best available technologies. SD-WAN also supports the PACE (Primary, Alternate, Contingent, Emergency) resiliency requirements, adapting and re-routing traffic in the face of cyber or electromagnetic attacks without adding to the cognitive burden on operators. Dive deeper into this topic! Click the article below to learn more. (https://lnkd.in/eH7MZ8Hn) To discover how Avanti’s Multi-Orbit strategy combined with SD-WAN technologies can help deliver MDI, please get in touch [email protected] or arrange to meet us at Defence in Space. #DiSC24 #BeMore #defenceindustry #satcom #MDI #AvantiCommunications #GetToKnowAvanti

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NATO aims to bolster global internet resilience through satellite communications The initiative seeks to integrate satellite and submarine cable technologies to bolster internet security and address legal challenges in international telecommunications, promoting collaboration among NATO Allies and partners.

As we stand on the brink of a revolutionary leap in military communications technology, I am honoured to introduce the latest milestone achieved by our defence technology partners: the Ericsson 6G Communications System. This advanced system heralds a new era in tactical operations and strategic deployments, offering unprecedented capabilities that will redefine modern warfare. The Ericsson 6G system is engineered with precision and foresight designed to meet the intricate demands of contemporary and future battlegrounds. One of the system’s standout features is its ability to generate tightly focused beams of radio energy. This technological advancement is not merely a step forward; it is a leap towards greater efficiency and precision in military communications. Enhanced Precision in Communication With the Ericsson 6G system, we are now equipped to direct communication beams with pinpoint accuracy, ensuring that our messages reach only the intended recipients. This capability significantly reduces the risk of interception and eavesdropping, safeguarding our operational secrecy against adversarial threats. In the shadowy realm of tactical engagements, where silence and stealth are as potent as firepower, this system ensures our communications are invisible cloaks, shielding our moves from prying eyes. Revolutionary Tracking Abilities Beyond secure communications, the Ericsson 6G system introduces an extraordinary enhancement in tracking capabilities. The precision of its radio beams enables us to monitor the movement of both assets and personnel with an accuracy previously deemed unattainable. Whether it is overseeing the deployment of ground troops in dense terrains or coordinating aerial units in cluttered airspaces, this system provides a clarity that will dominate the fog of war. Strategic Advantages in Operations The strategic implications of deploying the Ericsson 6G system are profound. By enhancing our communication and tracking precision, we can execute operations with a level of coordination and efficiency that will outpace and outmanoeuvre our adversaries. The system’s robustness in signal strength and resistance to traditional jamming efforts means that our operational integrity remains intact even under the most adverse conditions.

𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗢 𝗗𝗘𝗙𝗘𝗡𝗗 #𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗘𝗔 #𝗖𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘𝗦 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗦𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗘 𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗛 NATO is looking to mitigate internet disruptions from a potential attack on undersea cables by rerouting the data to space. The Hybrid Space/Submarine Architecture Ensuring Infosec of Telecommunications (HEIST) initiative was launched July 31, a NATO press release says. The goal is to develop a hybrid network made up of both submarine cables and satellite communications that ensures a continuous flow of data. The HEIST consortium aims to field a working prototype within two years and perform a demonstration at the Blekinge Institute of Technology in Karlskrona, Sweden. It would bring together existing technologies, address legal and jurisdictional challenges, and foster international collaboration between NATO members the U.S., Iceland, and Sweden, as well as non-NATO member Switzerland. The $2.5 million project was partially funded by NATO’s Science for Peace and Security program. The Cornell, John Hopkins Bifröst, and Swedish Defense Universities, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, and telecommunications companies are all involved to address “the urgent need for a more resilient internet infrastructure worldwide,” says Eyup Turmus, SPS advisor and program manager at NATO. Read full article: https://lnkd.in/dhRxP9mM

As Sun Tzu said, "Every Battle is won before it is fought" https://lnkd.in/gFqp29ad COP28 wasn't the only recent big deal in Dubai. The International Telecommunication Union World Radio Conference 2023 (WRC-23) https://lnkd.in/g5a-DKYX wrapped, with the US scoring a victory by maintaining protections for #DefenseDepartment #radars from #spectrum #interference (Big for Navy's Aegis)— while at the same time opening up room for expanding spectrum use by #5gtechnology and future #6gtechnology mobile communications networks but limiting China Huawei 5G ambitions. According to US official Steve Lang, State Department deputy assistant secretary for international information and communications policy and lead for the US delegation, told reporters today that WRC-23, which began Nov. 20 in #Dubai, “has been a clear success for US interests.” In particular, Lang said, the US won ITU approval for its plan to “further harmonized spectrum available for 5G across the Americas” by allowing wireless mobile phone networks to use frequencies in the 3.3 to 3.4 gigahertz and the 3.6 to 3.8 gigahertz bands in the region — freeing up some 500 megahertz of spectrum for 5G wireless use while also “ensuring protection for important incumbent systems.” Lang added that the WRC-23 also enacted “steps to ensure protection of radio location systems [radar] that are crucial to national defense and identified new frequencies for aviation and maritime transportation safety systems as well.” Within the US, part of the 3 GHz band is allocated first and foremost to use by radar systems owned by government agencies, particularly DoD. WRC-23 was a significant event for China, #Huawei, and global 5G development. China actively pushed for new mid-band spectrum allocations for 5G, advocating for 1490 MHz total compared to the US proposal of 100 MHz. This move aimed to increase 5G capacity and potentially benefit Chinese vendors like Huawei. While unsuccessful, this attempt underscored China's vision for future network technology. US successfully protected its Pentagon radar spectrum. Despite China's proposals, the US and its allies maintained exclusive use of specific frequencies for military purposes. They limited progress on 6 GHz band harmonization and no consensus was reached on globalizing the 6 GHz band for 5G, leaving the issue unresolved for now. https://lnkd.in/g-vSYy4h WRC-23 did achieve positive outcomes in allocating spectrum for various satellite orbits, which could benefit broader telecommunications infrastructure. However International regulators have left the door open to relaxing a cap on #satellite transmission #power in non-geostationary #LEO and #MEO orbit as soon as 2027, NGSO operators say, even as their geostationary peers assert any change has been blocked until at least four years later.

Years of perfecting #SAR procedures, skills development, access to essential resources - #GEXTRECS consortium needed such partner as I.S.A.R. Germany in the fold 💪 #crisismanagement #publicadministration #HorizonEU #EUSpace #sattech #satcom #GOVSATCOM #telecommunications #satelliteimagery #GNSS