Global Milsatcom
MilSatCom USA 2019
With the US space sector set to be transformed as the new sixth branch of the military ‘Space Command’ is developed, the AEHF and WGS reach maturity and the initial pilots following the Wideband AoA become more advanced, there has never been a…
Military Space Situational Awareness 2019
Space is becoming more congested, competitive and contested with thousands of small LEO satellites set to be put into orbit over the next decade. These assets offer the opportunity to provide un-dreamt of levels of connectivity – but have also c…
Mobile Deployable Communications 2019
With the ability to effectively communicate driving the tempo of the modern battlespace, the need to know ‘where I am, where my friends are and where the enemy is’ remains fundamental for the success of any operation.
This critical req…
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."
20th Annual Global MilSatCom
SMi Group are proud to announce that the 20th annual Global MilSatCom conference and exhibition will return to London on 6th, 7th and 8th November and a small satellite and disruptive space technology focus day on the 5th November.
As Euro…
MilSatCom USA 2018
As the leading meeting in the US, MilSatCom USA 2018 will provide the perfect platform to identify and explore next-generation SatCom capabilities for future military programmes.
With the National Defence Authorization Act 2018; promising …
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.
