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U.K. Ministry of Defence

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In-Space Missions won a contract from the U.K. Ministry of Defence to build a satellite to test optical communications.

Mentioned as: U.K. Ministry of DefenceTechnical ProductAug 9, 2021In-Space Missions wins contract for British military smallsat

The U.K. Ministry of Defence plans to invest £1,400,000,000into next-generation space systems over the next decade.

Mentioned as: U.K. Ministry of DefenceOrg RelationshipAug 9, 2021In-Space Missions wins contract for British military smallsat

Airbus designed, built, owns, and operates the Skynet 5 MILSATCOM constellation for the UK Ministry of Defence.

Mentioned as: U.K. Ministry of DefenceOrg RelationshipAug 2, 2021British Prime Minister Opens The New UK Airbus Space + Defence HQ

Integration and supply of the TOUGHBOOK 55 to the UK Ministry of Defence will be carried out by Centerprise International.

Mentioned as: UK Ministry of DefenceTechnical ProductApr 13, 2021Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 55 Integrates Viasat Eclypt Core Encrypted Internal Hard Drive to Protect Top Secret Data for the Defence Industry

Centerprise International has been a trusted supplier to the UK Ministry of Defence for more than 35 years.

Mentioned as: UK Ministry of DefenceTechnical ProductApr 13, 2021Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 55 Integrates Viasat Eclypt Core Encrypted Internal Hard Drive to Protect Top Secret Data for the Defence Industry

The VISION software platform will enable the UK Ministry of Defence to comply with Integrated Waveform Phase 2 requirements.

Mentioned as: UK Ministry of DefenceTechnical ProductFeb 8, 2021Viasat Awarded Contract to Upgrade the UK Ministry of Defence’s Ultra High Frequency Satellite Communications Network Control Stations

Airbus awarded Viasat’s UK entity an $8,500,000 (GBP 6.7 million) contract to upgrade the Ultra High Frequency satellite communications Network Control Stations delivering the UHF Skynet capability to the UK Ministry of Defence.

Mentioned as: U.K. Ministry of DefenceOrg RelationshipFeb 8, 2021Viasat Awarded Contract to Upgrade the UK Ministry of Defence’s Ultra High Frequency Satellite Communications Network Control Stations

Aerospace UK will support the United Kingdom under contract with the UK Ministry of Defence.

Mentioned as: U.K. Ministry of DefenceNarrative PlanJan 25, 2021The Aerospace Corporation Opens a New UK Subsidiary

The Skynet 5 program has provided the UK Ministry of Defence with military communications services supporting global operations since 2003.

Mentioned as: U.K. Ministry of DefenceOrg RelationshipJan 21, 2021Airbus Meets Milestone, One Step Closer to Building Next Gen Military Satellite

Teams from across the space and ground segments in Airbus worked closely with UK Ministry of Defence counterparts to keep the Skynet 6A program on track.

Mentioned as: UK Ministry of DefenceOrg RelationshipJan 21, 2021Airbus Meets Milestone, One Step Closer to Building Next Gen Military Satellite

Airbus delivered Skynet 5 as a full-service outsource contract that reduced technical and service risks for the UK Ministry of Defence and extended satellite lifespans beyond design life.

Mentioned as: U.K. Ministry of DefenceOrg RelationshipJan 21, 2021Airbus Meets Milestone, One Step Closer to Building Next Gen Military Satellite

The Skynet 5 program reduced or removed many technical and service risks for the UK Ministry of Defence while delivering secure satellite communications to UK forces.

Mentioned as: U.K. Ministry of DefenceOrg RelationshipJan 18, 2021Airbus’ Skynet 6A Passes Preliminary Design Review

The Skynet 5 program has provided the UK Ministry of Defence with military communications services supporting global operations since 2003 under a full service outsource contract provided by Airbus.

Mentioned as: uk ministry of defenceOrg RelationshipJan 18, 2021Airbus’ Skynet 6A Passes Preliminary Design Review

Teams from across Airbus’ space and ground segments worked closely with UK Ministry of Defence counterparts to keep the Skynet 6A program on track.

Mentioned as: UK Ministry of DefenceOrg RelationshipJan 18, 2021Airbus’ Skynet 6A Passes Preliminary Design Review

ISPD was the first time same-day contracts were awarded to industry by the U.K. Ministry of Defence in this way, according to a 2020-11-17 ISPD news release.

Mentioned as: U.K. Ministry of DefenceOrg RelationshipNov 18, 2020International Space Pitch Day offers model for future events

AWE20 is established by the British Army as a capability spotlight to explore emerging technologies in agile Command, Control and Communication (C3).

Mentioned as: U.K. Ministry of DefenceNarrative GeneralNov 11, 2020Spectra Group In AWE… 2020, That Is…

The Orion drone has been employed by the French police, British military, and Singaporean government.

Mentioned as: U.K. Ministry of DefenceNarrative GeneralNov 6, 2020Elistair unveils long endurance Orion 2 tethered drone for military, security and industrial use

Skynet-6A is based on the Eurostar Neo platform and is expected to provide communications services for the British military until at least 2040.

Mentioned as: british militaryNarrative GeneralJul 19, 2020British military finalizes Skynet-6A contract with Airbus

The U.S. Space Force Space and Missile Systems Center and the U.K. Ministry of Defence conducted a demonstration of the Protected Tactical Waveform over the Skynet satellite system on 2020-07-13.

Mentioned as: U.K. Ministry of DefenceTechnical ProductJul 19, 2020Space Force tests compatibility of U.S. secure satcom network with U.K. Skynet

Viasat UK Ltd. has an agreement to collaborate with Cyber1st to deliver secure voice and data capabilities globally to commercial customers, governments, and on an exclusive basis to the UK Ministry of Defence and wider defence users.

Mentioned as: U.K. Ministry of DefenceOrg RelationshipJul 15, 2020Viasat, Cyber1st Collaborate to Support Ongoing UK Sovereign Crypto Growth Capabilities
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