Satcom
21st Annual Global MilSatCom
SMi Group are proud to announce the 21st annual Global MilSatCom conference and exhibition will return to London on the 5th, 6th and 7th November alongside a Small Satellites and Disruptive Space Technology focus day on the 4th November.
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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…
GOVSATCOM Conference for EU Defence & Security
The GOVSATCOM Luxembourg conference is becoming a key event on the agenda of International governments, institutions and satellite communications experts specialised in the fields of defence and security.
The 3rd edition will take place on …
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…
Air Force to accelerate deployment of anti-jam satellite communications equipment
Navy aircraft carrier strike groups will get the new technology in 2022, about 18 months sooner than previously planned.
Satellite industry seeks answers on future direction of military satcom
This year’s satcom workshop comes amid major questions about the Pentagon’s plans — or lack thereof — to buy more satellite communications services from the private sector.
Military satellite communications: Buyers can’t make up their minds
One take-away from last week’s Global MilSatcom conference in London is that the satellite communications industry is giving government buyers more choices than they can handle.
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.
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Op-ed | Military satcom evolving to meet resiliency requirements
As the military sometimes must operate in contested environments, they will need more resilient communications system to overcome any intentional interference.
Yahsat and Hughes Network Systems form partnership
Emirati satellite fleet operator Yahsat and Echostar’s Hughes Network Systems are seeking regulatory approval for a joint venture to offer ka-band broadband service in Africa, the Middle East and southwest Asia.
Communications providers prepare for spike in demand
Satellite communications providers are forming partnerships, making acquisitions and developing new business models in anticipation of new satellite constellations and surging demand for data links.
To predict the future of military satellite communications, ‘follow the terminals’
There are about 150 program managers who oversee satcom terminals across the Defense Department. It could take decades to upgrade up to 17,000 systems.
Defence Satellites
The Satellite industry is developing at a rapid pace currently due to the greater need for connectivity, imagery, surveillance and bandwidth across the globe. Satellites are being developed for both commercial and defence use and these development…
National security think tank recommends military invest in small-satellite networks
Study: The Pentagon needs to invest in a new mix of space constellations and information systems.
Op-ed | Paving a clear “Path” to interoperable SATCOM
It’s time to allow trusted commercial operators to help government benefit from improved satellite operations
Satcom company Globalstar is considering selling
Potential buyers will likely be interested in the company's spectrum after Globalstar won approval to use it for mobile broadband service.
