Satcom
House appropriators suggest Navy and Air Force should merge satellite communications programs
Is it time for the Navy to turn over the Mobile User Objective System to the Air Force? The House Appropriations Committee is calling on the leaders of the services to consider such a move.
Satcom conumdrum: Air Force contemplating right mix of commercial, military satellites
A “hybrid” architecture that allows users to tap into commercial and military satellites without knowing the difference has been a much discussed but elusive goal.
On National Security | DoD space reshuffle renews uncertainty over commercial satcom procurement
One of the twists of the proposed establishment of a Space Force as a separate military branch is that the job of procuring satellite communications services for the U.S. military might again be up for grabs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Commentary | How DoD can harness commercial SATCOM’s rapidly changing technology
As we begin the New Year, commercial satellite providers have never had greater opportunities to support the U.S. Department of Defense’s ever-growing need for innovation in communications technology and service delivery.
