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This is yet another great example demonstrating the versatility of our GAT-5530 terminal as one of the core elements of Viasat's Hybrid SATCOM Approach.

HSA is a game-changing multi-band, multi-network, and multi-orbit SATCOM capability delivering a resilient BLOS capability for missions requiring an automated PACE or satellite link aggregation.

New Satellites Boost Military Communication: Faster, Stronger, and More Secure! #satellitecommunicationssystems #spacebasedcommunicationcapabilities

BAE Systems has been awarded multiple contracts worth $111 million to supply the Republic of Korea (ROK) with second-generation anti-jam, ultra-high frequency radios featuring the SATURN waveform. This initiative is a crucial part of Korea’s national communications modernization strategy, aimed at enhancing secure and interoperable command and control capabilities for both fixed-wing and rotary aircraft. The SATURN (Second-generation Anti-jam Tactical UHF Radio for NATO) waveform is designed to meet the demands of modern sophisticated battlefields, offering fast frequency hopping capabilities. BAE Systems’ next-generation software-defined radios will leverage SATURN’s advanced waveform to provide timely and accurate communications, vital for decision-making in the field. “In today’s complex and contested battlefields, superiority on the ground, in the air, and at sea is mission critical,” stated Dave Logan, Vice President and General Manager of C4ISRS at BAE Systems. “This tailored solution for the Republic of Korea will equip its forces with state-of-the-art, secure, and modern communications for a variety of tactical missions while allowing them to maintain interoperability with the U.S. and coalition partners.” The ARC-232A, a SATURN-capable software-defined radio, is designed to be upgradeable, small, and lightweight, making it more difficult to jam in complex threat environments. These radios provide optimal receiver sensitivity under severe conditions and offer a broad range of configurations to counter potential threats. With more than 100,000 radios deployed globally, BAE Systems’ communications products are known for their reliability, offering nearly double the dependability of legacy systems. The production of these radios will take place at BAE Systems’ state-of-the-art facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana. BAE Systems will supply the ARC-232A radios to Korean manufacturer LIG Nex1 for final assembly, testing, and aircraft integration. This collaboration underscores the importance of advanced, secure communications in maintaining military superiority and interoperability among allied forces. Read the story on our blog. #AvfoilNews #BAESystems #RepublicOfKorea #SATURNWaveform #C4ISRS #LIGNex1 #MilitaryCommunications #AviationTechnology #DefenseContracts #SecureCommunications #Interoperability

Rohde & Schwarz, a leading global provider of communications, information, and security solutions, has introduced R&S GSACSM , a comprehensive software-suite designed to ensure efficient and reliable communications for military satellite communication (SATCOM) systems. With the increasing reliance on SATCOM for mission-critical communications and morale, welfare, recreation (MWR) services, R&S GSACSM offers a powerful solution to maintain reliable and secure communication links, even in challenging operational environments. R&S GSACSM combines various features, including classic spectrum analyzer functions, 24/7 trapping systems, advanced signal detection, and signal analysis and classification. The software-suite ensures reliable monitoring of communication quality and identification of operational impairments. It addresses the challenges of non-standardized SATCOM systems, evolving industry activities, mission-critical communication links, and growing interference from sources such as jamming, incorrect frequency/alignment, and natural interferences. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dSvfauje #RohdeSchwarz #space #SATCOM #satellite #communications #defence #military #armedforces #industry #technology

This is a worthwhile read in Global Defence Technology Magazine talking about the role of mesh(ed) networks in the future of battlefield communications. The integration of mesh networks with Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites is certainly the future, allowing connectivity with points anywhere in the world. However, I would argue that IEEE mmWave technology is superior to 3GPP when it comes to connecting troops on the ground. IEEE 5G mmWave networks are self-healing, which means if a node is out of range or otherwise unavailable, the network re-configures to maintain full connectivity by another node stepping in to complete the circuit. https://bit.ly/3STWetD

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions and Rancher Government Solutions announce strategic partnership Kratos Defense & Security Solutions and Rancher Government Solutions (RGS) announced a strategic partnership to enable customers to seamlessly deploy and scale virtual ground systems using Kratos’ software-based OpenSpace® Platform. With increasingly complex and dynamic satcom and Earth Observation missions, satellite operators and government agencies are transitioning from fixed and proprietary hardware to flexible and scalable generic compute-based cloud environments. This enables a virtualized and software-defined ground system like Kratos’ OpenSpace Platform to more cost effectively and securely support multiple missions simultaneously, deliver services faster and streamline operations. #defense #aerospace #satcom #earthobservations #satellite https://lnkd.in/eFm6huna

"While improving resiliency and redundancy in telecom infrastructure is certainly a priority for Alaskans, it is also a national security imperative for our entire country." #elaranova #Arctic #SATCOM #telecom #spaceindustry #spacetechnology #nationalsecurityspace #nationalsecurity #nationaldefense #SpaceForce #Pentagon #DOD #USSF #aerospace #aerospaceindustry

𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 - Iridium secured a $94 million U.S. Space Force contract for satellite communications support. This contract has the potential to rise to $103 million and will fund the development of ground infrastructure. The contract, awarded by the Space Systems Command’s Commercial Space Office (COMSO) within the U.S. Space Force, is for ground infrastructure services in support of the Enhanced Mobile Satellite Services (EMSS) program. Additionally, there is a huge forecast by the DoD - $107 billion in fact- for commercial SATCOM buys in the coming years. 𝗪𝗜𝗡 for the SATCOM market. #EVONA #spacesnap #satcom https://lnkd.in/gpHeTWff

🛰️🌍Revolutionizing Satellite Communications: Avanti and StarWin's Game-Changing Partnership (to say nothing about bringing ground-breaking SatCom on the move (COTM) capabilities to Africa). 🚀🌐 Avanti recently issued a press release that marks a remarkable milestone. StarWin, Avanti's valued partner, has successfully completed rigorous testing for their Electronically Steered Phased Array Antenna (ESA) terminal on Avanti's high-speed HYLAS 4 Ka-band satellite. 🛡️💫 This achievement is more than just a success; it sets a new benchmark for quality and efficiency in satellite communications, exemplifying the collaborative synergy between Avanti Communications and StarWin. 📡🌐 What's so cool about it? Well, the Ka-band ESA terminal is like a Swiss Army knife for satellite comms – it's compact, light as a feather, and mounts faster than you can say "communications on the move"! 🏃♂️🏃♀️ If you're as pumped about all this as we are, you won't want to miss to read a finer detail about by just following the link below: