Intellian Technologies' CM100 GMDSS terminal operates over the Iridium Certus 100 service tier.
Intellian Technologies became the first ground segment manufacturer to offer dedicated hardware across all Iridium Certus service tiers after launching the CM100 terminal.
The CM100 terminal is entering global commercial distribution through authorized Intellian and Iridium maritime partners.
Intellian Technologies' maritime hardware lineup includes Iridium Certus 200 terminals and Iridium Certus 700 terminals.
Iridium Communications Inc. is distributing standardized developer documentation and online provisioning options at iridium.com/pnt/asic for OEM integration ahead of winter production runs.
The Iridium acquisition expands Rocket Lab’s addressable commercial footprint by adding 2.55 million active subscribers.
Rocket Lab launched the tactical VICTUS HAZE mission on June 19, 2026, and then entered an $8 billion agreement to acquire Iridium ten days later on June 29.
Rocket Lab announced an $8 billion agreement to acquire Iridium on June 29, 2026.
Iridium did not disclose detailed financial terms for the Aireon acquisition.
Iridium sees opportunities to expand Aireon into analytics, safety tools, and non-aviation applications that use persistent global tracking data.
Iridium says the acquisition supports its use of its low-Earth-orbit constellation for data products beyond traditional voice and narrowband connectivity.
Iridium now has direct control over a data platform that operates on its network.
Aireon uses ADS-B receivers hosted on Iridium's second-generation satellites to provide real-time aircraft position data over oceanic and remote regions without conventional radar coverage.
Iridium has acquired Aireon and made it a wholly owned subsidiary of Iridium Communications Inc.
Iridium has closed its acquisition of Aireon.
Iridium plans to focus on operational and commercial synergies rather than immediate restructuring of Aireon.
Aireon’s service uses ADS-B receivers hosted on Iridium’s second-generation satellites to provide real-time aircraft position data over oceanic and remote regions without conventional radar coverage.
Integration of Aireon into Iridium is expected to proceed over the coming year.
Iridium says the acquisition supports its long-term strategy to expand recurring service revenue.
Iridium intends to integrate Aireon more closely with its satellite infrastructure and commercial organization.