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UK MoD still undecided on how to procure satellite communications
Julian Knight, head of the MoD’s networks delivery team, said Skynet 6 is at a “crossroads."
Govsatcom demonstration aims to start service next summer
The European Govsatcom demonstration project is on schedule to start providing secure satellite communications services to governmental users next summer, according to Holger Lueschow, satellite communications program manager at the European Defence Agency (EDA).
Luxembourg eyes Earth-observation satellite for military and government
The low-Earth-orbit sun-synchronous mission will carry a panchromatic and multispectral camera.
U.K. military seeks to ride wave of commercial space innovation
The military is looking for ways to tap into the space boom, said General Sir Chris Deverell, commander the U.K. Joint Forces Command.
Military satcom RFI expected in next few weeks, Air Force announces
It's the only one currently planned for the length of the so-called Wideband AoA, though the Pentagon will hold meetings with industry leadership
Hughes wins satcom contract for U.K. drones
The initial capability will be focused on X-band provided by the U.K.’s Skynet 5 constellation. The company did not disclose a sum.
U.S. Army taps DataPath as new lead contractor for military satcom support
Georgia-based company DataPath will be the U.S. Army’s new lead support for satcom field services, as well as supporting the Pentagon’s Combatant Commands, after winning a more-than $300 million contract, the company announced.
Pentagon ready to launch first upgraded WGS satellite
The next Wideband Global Satcom satellite is ready for a planned Dec. 7 launch, U.S. Air Force officials told reporters during a press call-in Tuesday.
