In a bid to deliver high-speed, secure satcom-on-the-move connectivity, Airbus Defence and Space, GRC, Avanti Communications Group and Get SAT have signed a multi-million dollars contract.
According to Get SAT, a privately held company located in Israel and specialising in micronising satellite communication on-the-move systems, GRC has partnered with Airbus to deliver hardware, training and support for its micro sat terminals on Avanti airtime, allowing users to access high-speed voice and data in some of the most challenging environments.
The solution was selected following extensive trials by Airbus and GRC together with the customer, ensuring terminals were robust enough and able to provide the required Committed Information Rate (CIR) to the user on a high-throughput service using Ka-band satellite capability.
Incorporating mag-mount system of GRC, which specialises in the design, integration and support of satellite, RF, cloud and IP networking solutions, the Micro SAT can be securely mounted as a walk-on-fit, without permanent vehicle modifications, allowing users to be connected within minutes and be moved between vehicles as required.
Airbus and GRC will also deliver a complete training package to users in addition to ongoing 24/7 support offered through its experienced engineering teams.
Richard Budd, Head, UK & US Secure Communications Business, Airbus, said, 'Providing this high-throughput SATCOM on the move capability is an exciting and innovative development. This capability will ensure that users can enjoy hi-speed data rates while on the move. Our experts work together with the end-users to ensure requirements are fully met.'
Steve Slater, Managing Director, GRC, said, 'This contract means a lot to GRC, who as an SME are delighted to be delivering a significant and much-needed capability. The terminals being delivered are also suitable for maritime use and therefore are able to fit wider needs.'
Donald Walker, Director, Government Sales, Avanti, said, 'We've worked hard with GRC and Get SAT to prove that Avanti's high throughput Ka-band satellites and these small terminals can deliver genuine capability enhancements to critical end-user groups. We're delighted to add this Land and Maritime 'Satellite on The Move' capability into our portfolio.'
According to Kfir Benjamin, CEO, Get SAT, the collaboration with GRC and Avanti is essential to the company and brings to the end users the terminals and a turnkey solution for Satcom wherever and whenever they need bandwidth.