All Globalstar's launched second-generation satellites now providing commercial service.One satellite was affected by the momentum wheel issue. It was originally launched in October 2010 and removed from service in early 2011, but now all…
Transas install and commission a River Information System on the Dnieper and Danube rivers.The River Information Service was designed specifically to ensure safe navigation on inland waterways, to provide electronic data transfer between…
Serco Inc wins production & engineering services contract in support of United States Navy's Automated Digital Network Systems (ADNS). The five year contract exercises a one-year base period and four one-year option periods, with a total value of $68 million…
KVH Industries, Inc. provides 60% more capacity for EMEA region of mini-VSAT broadband network.The company has just completed a major upgrade to the mini-VSAT Broadbandsm network that will provide customers in Europe, the Middle East, and…
Partners and customers to benefit from extensive multi-technology service portfolio by provider of global satellite-based mobility services.Astrium Services will showcase their latest innovations in maritime communications at the upcoming Seatrade Middle East 2012 from 27 to 29 Nov in Dubai…
U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) has accepted the first Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) satellite for initial operational use. MUOS is a next-generation narrowband tactical communications system designed to improve communications for U…
Next-Generation Network targeting the cruise industry, NEXUS is a Satellite and Terrestrial Hybrid Solution to Deliver Video Streaming, Social Media and Image-Sharing CapabilitiesThe advent of maritime communications is at a crossroads of sorts…
Thuraya Telecommunications Company announce certification of a range of MediaComms Solutions for its IP terminal.At the heart of Thuraya MediaComms is Thuraya IP, which is the world’s most compact satellite data modem, which is now fully…
MTN Satellite Communications (MTN) contract with Norwegian Cruise Line extended 5 years.The contract is for VSAT communications, crew calling, Internet services, access to MTN Worldwide TV™ and related services around the globe. MTN will…
Norsat International launches Global-VSAT, an equipment & global airtime services package to leverage Norsat MarineLinkTM maritime VSAT terminals. The package is available via flexible lease and purchase options and will provide Norsat…
Digital Modular Radios by General Dynamics to anchor communications for new U.S. Navy ships and submarines.The U.S. Navy has ordered an additional 53 General Dynamics-built AN/USC-61(C) four-channel Digital Modular Radios (DMR) for use aboard new Navy ships…
The chief designer or Russia’s Glonass satellite navigation system, Yury Urlichich, has been dismissed.The Glonass program has been in the works since the 1970s, but underwent a radical revamp in 2001. The 24 satellites comprising the system were put into orbit by 2010…
The three-part series offers information for those researching, implementing, or determining the business benefits associated with offshore connectivity. Given the increasing importance of broadband connectivity for vessels at sea, KVH Industries…
Kannad's SafeLink AIS SART obtains Wheel Mark (Mark of Conformity) the European regulatory marking for marine equipment.The SafeLink AIS SART is a manual deployment survivor location device intended for use on life rafts or survival craft…
Cobham plc has established a new strategic business unit (SBU) Cobham SATCOM: Thrane & Thrane will form its core.Headquartered in Denmark, Cobham SATCOM is led by Thrane & Thrane CEO Walther Thygesen with assistance from a multinational management team…
