Satcom
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.
Senate report criticizes Space Force plan to acquire secure, nuclear-survivable satcom
The Senate Appropriations Committee questioned why it will take the U.S. Space Force 12 years to acquire new jam-resistant communications satellites.
Thuraya CEO shares plans for fleet update and view of market
Two years after acquiring mobile satellite services provider Thuraya Telecommunications, Emerati fleet operator Yahsat is prepared to begin updating its L-band fleet.
Boeing wins $298 million Space Force contract for jam-resistant communications satellite
The contract is for the Evolved Strategic Satellite Communications program, known as Evolved Strategic Satcom.
Space Force tests compatibility of U.S. secure satcom network with U.K. Skynet
The U.S. and U.K. on July 13 conducted a demonstration of the Protected Tactical Waveform over the Skynet satellite system.
CPI completes acquisition of General Dynamics’ satellite antenna business
For the merger to go forward CPI must sell off its subsidiary ASC Signal Division.
L3Harris, Raytheon each win $500 million contracts for military satcom modems
The contracts are to develop and produce Protected Tactical Waveform-capable modems
U.S. Space Command provides extra bandwidth to USNS Mercy hospital ship
The U.S. Army Satellite Operations Brigade is increasing WGS satcom capacity to the hospital ship.
Lockheed Martin selects SEAKR to help develop satcom payload for U.S. Space Force
SEAKR Engineering will join Lockheed Martin’s team for the Protected Tactical Satcom (PTS) program.
Boeing, Lockheed win U.S. Space Force contracts to develop satcom payloads
Boeing and Lockheed Martin each received $191 million and $240 million contracts, respectively.
Northrop Grumman to develop jam-resistant payload for U.S. military communications satellites
Northrop Grumman won a $253.5 million payload development contract under the Protected Tactical Satellite Communications program.
