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News - low orbit satellite

  • Military Logistics

    Serco to continue to CIWS support

    18th September 2018

    Serco has received an IDIQ contract to continue providing installation support for close-in weapons systems (CIWS) on US Navy, US Army and US Coast Guard …

  • Training

    Exercise Ample Strike concludes in Czech Republic

    19th September 2018

    An international flavour provided added spice to the recently concluded Exercise Ample Strike 2018, which ran from 3-14 September, with personnel from 19 NATO and Partnership …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Russia shows off new 'anti-stealth' digital radar

    28th August 2018

    Russian industry has unveiled a new 2D VHF radar that combines long-range detection with high mobility and digital signal processing to significantly improve resolution and …

  • Land Warfare

    MBDA explores novel tech for land domain firepower

    19th September 2018

    European missile manufacturer MBDA is showcasing several new solutions at DVD 2018 geared towards future land requirements in both the UK and abroad. The company …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Fourth AEHF ships for launch

    9th August 2018

    Lockheed Martin has shipped the fourth Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) military communications satellite to Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, to begin preparations for …

  • Defence Notes

    Insight: China builds new PLARF missile base on Hainan

    29th August 2018

    Satellite imagery reveals the existence of a hitherto unknown facility for the People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force (PLARF) on Hainan Island, China’s southernmost province that …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Five Eyes acquisition struggles with private sector innovation

    13th September 2018

    Members of the Five Eyes alliance have in recent years attempted wholesale reform of their acquisition processes to speed up the fielding of new capabilities. …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Indian Army orders SpyLite UAS

    7th September 2018

    Cyient Solutions & Systems (CSS) has received an order from the Indian Army to supply SpyLite mini UAS systems for high altitude aerial surveillance, the …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    MSPO 2018: Leonardo reveals future roadmap for SW-4 Solo

    7th September 2018

    Leonardo’s optionally piloted SW-4 Solo programme could eventually see the manufacturer implement several major component changes to improve performance. Based on a long-term planning strategy, items …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    MSPO 2018: WZE launch Lanca 2.0 UAV neutraliser

    5th September 2018

    Polish electronics manufacturer Wojskowe Zakłady Elektroniczne (WZE) is showcasing its handheld, counter-UAS platform, the Lanca 2.0, at this year's MSPO.  The system is designed to force …

  • Digital Battlespace

    GPS III SV02 ready for launch

    24th August 2018

    Lockheed Martin’s second GPS III satellite (GPS III SV02) built for the US Air Force is complete, fully tested and ready to launch, the company …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Mi-26TV2 kicks-off flight testing

    28th August 2018

    The Mi-26T2V, a heavy helicopter for the Russian Army Aviation branch, was unveiled to the public for the first time at the Army 2018 defence …

  • Land Warfare

    MSPO 2018: Poland’s Patriot Phase II talks underway

    6th September 2018

    Poland opted for the Patriot air defence system from Raytheon in March 2018, since then the company has been in talks with the government for …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Mesmer C-UAS integrates onto Bushmaster

    13th September 2018

    EPE, Thales Australia and Department 13 signed an MoU at Land Forces 2018 related to integration of the Mesmer C-UAS system aboard Bushmaster protected mobility …

  • Digital Battlespace

    US Navy’s MUOS approved for expanded use

    7th August 2018

    The US Navy’s next generation narrowband satellite communication system has been approved for expanded operational use by the US Strategic Command, it was announced on …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • Space: radar systems

    RISAT-1

    Radar Satellite-1 (RISAT-1) is a microwave remote-sensing satellite carrying an SAR payload operating in C band (5.35GHz), which enables imaging of surface features during both ...

  • Naval: Radio and SATCOM

    OceanTRx 4MIL

    The OceanTRx 4MIL is a ruggedised maritime SATCOM solution featuring simultaneous multi-band communication and advanced antenna management capabilities.  It was introduced at the Euronaval 2022 ...

  • Major networking projects

    Skynet 6 SATCOM

    Skynet 6 is designed to replace Skynet 5. The PFI contract for Skynet 5,  held by Paradigm Secure Communications and Airbus DS, ends in 2022. As ...

  • Land: Radio and SATCOM

    Osprey u8 HGL

    Launched in 2023, Kymeta Osprey u8 HGL is a hybrid Geostationary/Low-Earth Orbit terminal that provides satellite communications on the move. Notably, it can be mounted ...

  • Naval: Radio and SATCOM, UAS: communication systems

    Multi-Purpose Terminal (MPT)

    Orbit's Multi-Purpose Terminal (MPT) is a family of stabilised VSAT systems suitable for installation on smaller vessels and airborne platforms including uncrewed vehicles. 

  • Military Satellites - ISR

    Radarsat-2

    Owned and operated by MDA, Radarsat-2 was launched in late 2007 as a follow-on radar satellite to Canada’s Radarsat-1. The satellite's resolution ranges from a ...

  • Naval: Radio and SATCOM

    SURFSAT-L

    Produced by Thales, SURFSAT-L is a SATCOM terminal designed for medium to large surface vessels. According to the manufacturer, it is designed to achieve a ...

  • Land: Radio and SATCOM

    MONDO Satellite Terminal

    The Multi Orbit Network, Dual Operation (MONDO) Satellite Terminal is a developmental SATCOM solution that provides continuous communication links on GEO, LEO and MEO networks. ...

  • Military Satellites - ISR

    Helios

    The Helios system consists of the Helios 2A and Helios 2B satellites, the latter of which was launched in December 2009, five years after Helios ...

  • Land: Radio and SATCOM

    Multi-Orbit Tactical Terminal

    Intelsat Multi-Orbit Tactical Terminal (MOTT) is a ruggedised terminal with a low-profile design. The vehicle-mountable terminal features an electronically steered array antenna, edge computing capabilities ...

  • Data links

    GSNC

    Global Secure Network Connection (GSNC) provides a global data communications solution for military aircraft, including bomber, refuelling and transport aircraft. The GSNC system uses Iridium ...

  • Space: radar systems

    ESA Sentinel-1

    Sentinel-1 is a planned constellation of four satellites with two already in orbit and two on order. They carry a payload of a C-band SAR ...

  • Space: radar systems

    NISAR

    The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) is a joint programme between NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to build and launch an observation ...

  • Space: radar systems

    TerraSAR-X and ​TanDEM-X

    TerraSAR-X and the more advanced TanDEM-X (TerraSAR-X add-on for digital elevation measurement) are designed to operate closely together to generate an accurate 3D image of ...

  • Military Satellites - ISR

    KH-11

    The first of 16 KH-11 satellites was launched in 1976, and five remain in service, with the latest launch believed to have been in August ...