Satcom
Space Force delivers final payload for Space Norway’s arctic broadband mission
The U.S. Space Force announced Nov. 28 it delivered the second and final military communications payloads that will launch in 2023 on Space Norway’s Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission
Boeing’s anti-jam satellite communications payload on track for 2024 launch
A satellite communications payload Boeing developed for the U.S. Space Force successfully demonstrated it can prevent jamming attacks, the company said Nov. 15
SES, Hughes demonstrate satellite internet on General Atomics surveillance drone
SES and Hughes in a demonstration last month installed satellite internet service on a General Atomics surveillance drone
Space Force building ground station in Alaska ahead of launch of Arctic satcom mission
The U.S. Space Force broke ground on a new site at Clear Space Force Station, Alaska, will be the main gateway to the EPS-R payloads that will launch in 2023
DoD Satcom: Big money for military satellites, slow shift to commercial services
Big money for military satellites signals a slow shift to commercial services.
Space Force delivers first of two U.S. payloads to launch on Space Norway’s arctic broadband mission
The U.S. Space Force delivered the first of two military communications payloads that will launch in 2023 on Space Norway’s Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission.
U.S. to ramp up spending on classified communications satellites
The U.S. Space Force plans to request nearly $8 billion over the next five years to scale up development of classified communications satellite networks
Intelsat rolls out network service that integrates Starlink and geostationary satellites
Satellite operator Intelsat is offering a managed network service that integrates geostationary satellites, SpaceX’s Starlink low Earth orbit constellation and cellular broadband.
SES to acquire Leonardo DRS satcom business for $450 million
Leonardo DRS, a provider of satellite communications services to the U.S. government, announced March 22 it is selling its satcom business to satellite operator SES in a $450 million deal.
Boeing’s satellite communications payload for U.S. Space Force passes design review
A satellite communication payload developed by Boeing for the U.S. Space Force has passed a critical design review, the company announced March 16.
Space Force to take a fresh look at communications satellite needs
What mix of satellites will be needed to meet rising demand for connectivity will be the subject of a deep-dive study by the U.S. Space Force.
Satcom executives see growing military demand for more secure, mobile equipment
The U.S. military is demanding more advanced technologies to protect its tactical communications systems from sophisticated electronic attacks.
U.S. military has growing appetite for satellite communications but its needs are complex
The U.S. Army is in the market for satellite communications but with a complicated twist. It is not just looking to buy broadband for troops in the field but “end to end” services.
Military communications payloads could hitchhike on future GPS satellites
The next generation of Global Positioning System satellites could host additional payloads to provide communications services.
U.S. Army to evaluate Kymeta’s flat satellite antennas for mobile connectivity
Kymeta’s flat panel satellite antennas will be among the products the U.S. Army will evaluate for future use in its communications networks.
Space Force selects Boeing, Northrop Grumman to develop jam-resistant communications satellites
Boeing’s and Northrop Grumman’s payloads will be launched to space in 2024 for an on-orbit demonstration.
Space Force finalizing plan to procure broadband from low-orbit satellites
The U.S. Space Force is finalizing a procurement strategy to buying broadband services from operators of low-orbit satellites.
Air Force enlists Viasat to help integrate commercial and military satellite networks
AFRL will work with Viasat to figure out ways to integrate commercial satcom with government-owned satellites so they all operate as a seamless network.
Survey: Despite interest in commercial satcom, U.S. military favors legacy systems
A survey of military organizations funded by ViaSat reveals that many don’t have access to modern communications technology despite growing availability of commercial satellite services.
SES to provide satellite connectivity for U.S. military ‘internet of things’
SES announced Nov. 30 it was selected by the U.S. Air Force to compete for contracts to be awarded under the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) program.
