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News - low orbit satellite

  • Land Warfare

    Mexico to buy large number of HMMWVs

    19th May 2014

    The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency has given notice of a potential Foreign Military Sale to Mexico for M1152 High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWVs) …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Pentagon ringfences space advancements

    19th May 2014

    The Pentagon’s commitment to satellite and space research – in the midst of an overall decrease in science and technology funding – shows the strategic …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Rockwell Collins position for changing op environment

    17th May 2014

    Changing operational environments will force the adoption of new technology and tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) as units seek to reduce reliance on satellite communications …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    AUVSI 2014: Yamaha unveils Fazer in US

    16th May 2014

    Yamaha Motor Corporation has showed its newly developed Fazer remotely piloted helicopter for the first time in the US at AUVSI. ‘Fazer is the next …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    AUVSI 2014: UAS set for major agricultural impact

    14th May 2014

    Utilisation of UAS could have a major impact on operations in the agriculture sector and generate increased profitability, industry experts have predicted. The agriculture industry …

  • Military Logistics

    UK MoD contracts £1.1 billion of services

    14th May 2014

    The UK MoD has awarded a series of support contracts totalling £1.1 billion to Landmarc Support Services and the Carillion Amey JV. Landmarc secured a …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    AUVSI 2014: University to utilise NG SandShark

    13th May 2014

    The University of Dakota will use the Northrop Grumman SandShark to train the next generation of unmanned pilots, the two organisations announced at AUVSI on …

  • Defence Helicopter

    SOFEX 2014: Bell and MD attempt to steal Boeing’s thunder

    13th May 2014

    Following Jordon’s failure to sign a firm order for the Boeing AH-6i that was announced at SOFEX 2010, both Bell Helicopter and MD Helicopters displayed …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    AUVSI 2014: L-3 launches APEX UAS

    9th May 2014

    L-3 Unmanned Systems will unveil the US DoD’s latest compact multi-sensor unmanned system, the Airborne Pursuit and Exploitation (APEX) UAS, at the AUVSI Unmanned Systems …

  • Defence Notes

    GKN Aerospace advances global plans

    8th May 2014

    GKN Aerospace is looking to capitalize on a buoyant civil aerospace industry and expand its global footprint with a specific focus on Mexico and India, …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Selex introduces new tactical SATCOM solution

    8th May 2014

    Selex ES has expanded its satellite communications (SATCOM) offerings with the launch of a new robust, lightweight, on-the-move, tactical SATCOM system called TacSat Razor Antenna. …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Quad A: Echo model Apache deploys to Afghanistan

    5th May 2014

    The AH-64E Apache attack helicopter has made its operational debut in Afghanistan with the 1-229th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, the army has confirmed. The battalion was …

  • Defence Helicopter

    TALON LGR receives air worthiness certification

    5th May 2014

    Raytheon’s TALON Laser-Guided Rocket (LGR) has been cleared for installation on the Apache AH-64D/E Attack helicopter, following the completion of the air worthiness release (AWR) …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Quad A: AVX confident about JMR/FVL

    5th May 2014

    AVX Aircraft has revealed more details about the Coaxial Compound Helicopter (CCH) it is developing for the US Department of Defense’s Joint Multirole (JMR) next-generation …

  • Defence Helicopter

    AH-6i helicopter flies in production configuration

    2nd May 2014

    The AH-6i light attack/reconnaissance helicopter in development with Boeing has taken its first flight in production configuration, the company announced on 1 May. The flight …

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 ...