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Department 13's DIAL technologies can help protect sensitive sites for the Australian Army and the Australian Defence Force.

Mentioned as: Australian Defence ForceTechnical ProductApr 16, 2021Department 13 invited to showcase drone systems to the Australian Army and Defence Force at military robot expo

The Australian Defence Force extended its contract to use British operator Inmarsat’s satellites until 2027.

Mentioned as: Australian Department of DefenceNarrative GeneralMar 31, 2021ADF extends contract to use Inmarsat’s satellites till 2027

The partnership between the Australian Defence Force and Inmarsat has increased the ADF’s capability to support wide-ranging operations and to provide improved quality-of-life services for deployed personnel.

Mentioned as: Australian Department of DefenceNarrative GeneralMar 31, 2021ADF extends contract to use Inmarsat’s satellites till 2027

The Australian Defence Force extended a contract to use Inmarsat satellites to 2027 and expanded the agreement to cover managed services.

Mentioned as: australian defence forceTechnical ProductMar 30, 2021Australian Defence Force expands Inmarsat satellite partnership

The 10-year Inmarsat contract with the Australian Defence Force was initially signed in 2017 and is now worth a total 331 million Australian dollars.

Mentioned as: australian defence forceOrg RelationshipMar 30, 2021Australian Defence Force expands Inmarsat satellite partnership

The Australian Defence Force and Inmarsat agreed to a AUS$221,000,000 contract extension for the provision of commercial satellite communications airtime services and managed hardware.

Mentioned as: Australian Department of DefenceOrg RelationshipMar 29, 2021Australian Defence Force And Inmarsat Australia Extend AUS$221m Contract To 2027

The partnership between the Australian Defence Force and Inmarsat was initially signed in 2017.

Mentioned as: Australian Department of DefenceNarrative GeneralMar 29, 2021Australian Defence Force And Inmarsat Australia Extend AUS$221m Contract To 2027

The Australian Department of Defense made an $83,000,000 investment to build regional coverage with Maxar, enabling early operational use of Maxar’s virtual solution.

Mentioned as: Australian Department of DefenceOrg RelationshipOct 2, 2019Maxar weaving components into new business ventures

The Australian Defence Force’s Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group awarded the 5B2 contract to Northrop Grumman Australia in May 2017.

Mentioned as: Australian Department of DefenceNarrative GeneralJul 25, 2017ViaSat Selected by Northrop Grumman Australia to Deliver Next-Generation Satellite Communications Equipment for the Australian Defence Force

ViaSat Inc. was selected by Northrop Grumman Australia to deliver next-generation satellite communications equipment for the Australian Defence Force under Joint Project 2008 Phase 5B2.

Mentioned as: Australian Department of DefenceOrg RelationshipJul 25, 2017ViaSat Selected by Northrop Grumman Australia to Deliver Next-Generation Satellite Communications Equipment for the Australian Defence Force
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