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12/14/2018

• Anchored on industry-leading technology that leverages the redundancy created from a fabric of overlapping beams, Intelsat General’s newest offering, FlexAir is providing government users with assured coverage and connectivity for any operation, anywhere, without interruption. FlexAir is delivering the performance and agility that government aviation requires, along with the scalability and throughput to quickly address changing broadband needs while providing maximum mobility in the most cost-effective manner. https://bit.ly/2SKNhRu

12/14/2018

• Anchored on industry-leading technology that leverages the redundancy created from a fabric of overlapping beams, Intelsat General’s newest offering, FlexAir is providing government users with assured coverage and connectivity for any operation, anywhere, without interruption. FlexAir is delivering the performance and agility that government aviation requires, along with the scalability and throughput to quickly address changing broadband needs while providing maximum mobility in the most cost-effective manner. https://bit.ly/2SKNhRu

Intelsat General Introduces FlexAir: New End-to-End Managed Service for Government Aircraft

12/14/2018

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12/14/2018

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Intelsat announced that L3 Technologies will market FlexAir to U.S. government aviation users. FlexAir will deliver high-performing, resilient broadband service for ISR missions as well as in-flight communications for government officials, troops, and cargo aircraft.

12/10/2018

The United States Secretary of the Air Force deserves this award from Space News and the larger community for leading the with out of the box thinking for much-needed transformation.. https://bit.ly/2Efejxg: https://bit.ly/2UcPCqa

Video - New Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson lays out her priorities in space during recent address on Capitol Hill - SatCom Frontier

12/07/2018

Defense leaders across Latin American need support and training for operations. Recently, Brazil hosted with United States Southern Command joining several allies to work and to train together to more efficiently call in close-air support in combat situations explained a Texas Air National Guard . Intelsat’s ensures redundant, global for : https://bit.ly/2RtTD7C The Air Force Times

U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has long advocated for closer ties between the U.S. and Latin America.

12/06/2018

Thanks to Airman Magazine's "Out of the Box" story about the United States Air Force’s new thinking. Pursuing more game-changing ideas and must become today’s norm as the seeds of success come out of failing. providers like Intelsat General are creating and delivering communications with small antennas for new platforms: https://bit.ly/2Q7EjRD

Dr. Richard Joseph, chief scientist of the Air Force, believes “failures have their seeds planted in success.” Bureaucracies within the Air Force perpetuate what works. Yet, they often cli...

12/05/2018

Commercial technologies develop much faster than government buyers can acquire them. This slow process hampers efforts to modernize military networks. The U.S. DoD and its Allies' continued strength requires quicker development times and greater acquisition efficiency https://bit.ly/2lingdP: https://bit.ly/2PBqyKJ Intelsat Space News

Government and military agencies can improve space resiliency with satellite services from commercial providers like Intelsat.

12/04/2018

The U.S. Marines Corps requires improved technology to support its crisis response role and to stay ahead of adversaries. The Task Force Southwest requires more tech for austere environments, like . Intelsat’s Ku-band have supported the General Atomics worldwide for decades and now delivers more and long-endurance capability: https://bit.ly/2zij0SV Marines Corps Times

A small group of Marines with Task Force Southwest now have MQ-9 Reaper support organic to the unit.

12/03/2018

industry innovators and leaders are very focused on expanding to enhance operations. The U.S. DoD foresees obstacles in this transition, even though industry partners work across technology platforms regularly. During , panelists discussed how to improve technology by better understanding missions and environments. The U.S. Air Force Space and Missiles Systems Center Pilot 2 is developing a flexible modem interface for much-needed interoperability: https://bit.ly/2SdWL7D

The pursuit of coalition interoperability has become more difficult as new technologies emerge, potential operations become more diverse and different militaries look at cooperative actions.

11/30/2018

U.S. Air Force Secretary Wilson knows the must have more resources to protect our nation according to a report from Air Force Magazine. “The Air Force is too small for what the nation expects of us." is developing more enhanced and technology in anticipation of this expansion and the ’s drive for : https://bit.ly/2E0l7Pg

11/28/2018

Information plays a crucial role for strong, 24x7 network operations. This security is crucial for all types of communications including networks. For the U.S. DoD, satellite delivers strong services and security technology that rely on daily. IGC has developed and implemented adaptable countermeasures to fulfill changing requirements for today’s contested space. https://bit.ly/2I7yLih: https://bit.ly/2P32ETi

The military adopting a new procurement model for satellite services will not compromise network security.

11/12/2018

intelligence funding continues to grow. Defense One recently reported that 2017-2018 showed the most growth in a decade. Ku- band provides transmissions for decision makers & warfighters. https://bit.ly/2qt5pTU

“Funding for military intelligence rose 18 percent from 2017 to 2018. It's the biggest spike in a decade. | https://t.co/oSEHLzJzVg”

11/08/2018

First responders and infrastructure providers across the U.S. and around the world must collaborate for . "Everyone needs to share information so that all parties know what can be brought to bear in a ," noted in Southern California Gas Company study. Training on technology is critical for any . https://bit.ly/2MCoc8G: https://bit.ly/2PEIpQ6

Communications during disasters require preplanning. Incorporating satellite services in an emergency response plan can ensure immediate and reliable communications before, during, and after a disaster.

11/08/2018

Visitors at our IndoSat Defense 2018 booth in Jakarta learning about FlexAir

11/06/2018

Global has started w much discussion about for greater satcom strength in contested environments. ’s Rick Henry will explain the advantages of for managed services & : https://bit.ly/2F7kJzX

The SMi Group is delighted to announce that the 20th annual Global MilSatCom will convene in London on 6th - 8th November 2018

11/05/2018

With requirements for greater situational awareness continuing to grow, the United States Air Force Reserve created the first wing. "We need to build that knowledge and situational awareness for our Combatant Commanders in the joint force,” said the Command's director of ISR. Ku-band already delivers flexible communications to the majority of platforms today and will deliver much-needed technology. https://bit.ly/2usU347: https://bit.ly/2CNqvUq

Why is Ku-band HTS superior for airborne ISR? Intelsat General engineer Krishnan Haridasan explains three main reasons in this SatCom Frontier editorial.

11/02/2018

The United States Defense Department’s Deputy Secretary of Defense Shanahan is staying focused on how to create stronger capabilities. He spoke to reporters at the 2018 Military Reporters & Editors conference and explained, “The biggest challenge here is not the technology but how do you get DoD aligned? How do we adopt commonality and develop standards?” A comprehensive space architecture, including commercial communications, will create efficiency, commonality and across all services. https://bit.ly/2MnvI6t: https://bit.ly/2Dbri2m

NDAA 1601 means big changes for how the DoD manages commercial SATCOM. Rick Henry of IGC explains in SATCOM Frontier

10/31/2018

The United States Air Force’s Air Mobility Command is focused on improving operations for refueling tankers and airlifts, including the Lockheed Martin . This effort will soon leverage reams of valuable data to ensure stronger mission capability. Condition-based maintenance and data analytics are two of the best ways to manage fleet sustainment. connectivity from Intelsat is crucial: https://bit.ly/2EKZYts

The KC-135 refueling tanker and the C-130J airlifter will be the next two aircraft to joint the Air Force’s predictive maintenance program.

10/23/2018

Transport from Lockheed Martin have supported missions at both poles as well as hot spots around the world for over 50 years. Intelsat General meeting with the Hercules team operators to discuss new tech including . https://bit.ly/2NJJj97RT: https://bit.ly/2P2accQ

10/19/2018

TDN_UK's Combat Helicopter conference starts next week. Intelsat General and Hughes Defense will join Europe’s largest dedicated military helicopter event to explain enhanced, uninterrupted Intelsat through the blades: https://bit.ly/11r2rko

The 6th edition of Combat Helicopter will provide the tri-services community with the unique opportunity to gain a clear understanding of future requirements and capabilities for next generation rotary platforms.

10/18/2018

Helicopters support so many important military and national security missions. Did you ever wonder about the challenges of communicating on a helicopter? Read about the technology strength and reliability coming from Intelsat w Hughes Defense: https://bit.ly/2ob8DuD

Rotary platforms are beneficial for many military missions, but the satellite connectivity requirements for helicopters demand new broadband options.

10/15/2018

The Internet of Battlefield Things (IoBT) is rapidly becoming a reality for the military says C4ISR & Network. The United States Army Research Lab is working with DARPA to use landscape objects as information points that can keep warfighters informed 24X7. Monitoring these sensors and their networks will be critical and users will need , : https://bit.ly/2OQ447k

Inanimate and innocuous objects, including plants and stones, are being turned into connected information gathering points, increasing the scale of information and the need for IT teams to support war fighters.

10/15/2018

Intelsat General and its own Shawn Gressel wil join with colleagues at the Lockheed Martin Hercules Operator Council meeting this week. They will discuss technological developments, including how Intelsat ’s can play a critical role in missions worldwide: https://bit.ly/2C2gjXH

The Hercules Operators Council Conference provides the attendees with illustrations on aircraft structural integrity program, increasing internal fuel storage, special mission applications, C-130 products, global supply chain services, hologram products, and much more.

10/10/2018

Commercial Ku-band continue to improve flights for passengers & crew as airlines add broadband pipes. INTELSAT and its partners are stepping forward to develop and deliver more communications services for the cockpit. provides en-route comms to aircraft for commercial and government use: https://bit.ly/2pfR6BK

Satellite operator Intelsat is a step or two removed from the commercial aircraft flight deck in that its Ku-band satellites generally support broadband connectivity in the cabin. But as airlines look to drive operational benefits from these pipes, the company is “starting to take a step forward.....

10/09/2018

Governments and militaries throughout the Asia-Pacific need high-performance, connectivity to support airborne missions and integrated operations with allies. https://bit.ly/2LpAIrz. The new Intelsat Horizons3e EpicNG satellite will launch on 25 September to bring value capabilities: https://bit.ly/2NDtQMw

Why Asia is becoming a huge growth market for government SATCOM - IGC's Rick Henry explains in Satcom Frontier article

10/08/2018

Even though we do not see its activities, the United States Coast Guard Navigation Center impacts so many people daily, from drivers using , to ships coming in and out of ports. “We provide oversight to the 48 thousand – aides, buoys, fixed structures, that are in the United States that the Coast Guard maintains and manages, to help provide safe, navigable waterways for everyone,” noted the NAVCEN commanding officer. ensures all of these missions. https://bit.ly/2PI4VE0

“USCG Navigation Center: Steering a steady course for safe, secure, efficient waterways https://t.co/QNLhqppFV4”

09/19/2018

The United States Army has "Space Cowboys" within the 117th Space Battalion of the Colorado National Guard. These soldiers support commanders in war zones so that will enable success on the battlefield. Staff Sgt. Joseph Fauskee explained it well, “So much of today’s combat, just like so much of today’s life here in the , is reliant on assets currently in space." https://bit.ly/AKV725

Army officials: Space support "critical to success on the battlefield."

09/18/2018

Euroconsult’s World Satellite Business Week has raised many interesting issues, including the need for partnerships and innovative technology to shape 's future. For regional operators worldwide, cooperation will help leverage and low-earth orbit advances and help ensure satellite’s strength in the communications market: https://bit.ly/2x4IGkU

To remain profitable during a period of dramatic change in the communications industry, regional satellite operators are adopting new technology and establishing partnerships, according to panelists at the World Satellite Business Week conference here.

09/17/2018

Did you know that USSTRATCOM Commander Gen. John Hyten recently visited industry providers and shared with their staff and leaders the importance of the role they play for the United States Department of Defense? "Continuing to build motivation for and embracing who foster are key focuses of .” providers focus on STEM each day. https://bit.ly/2NWkhnZ

“Finally, Hyten challenged industry leaders to focus on government and industry entities to take advantage of the emerging opportunity. “It’s your responsibility to look out across our adversaries and see how they are going fast—and go faster…. (6/7)”

09/11/2018

Signal Magazine reports on how governments are gaining commercial satellite tech to ensure , mobility, big-data applications and, much-needed cost savings. Intelsat General’s beam-switching capabilities were tested on General Atomics’ to prove and validate the effectiveness of this new : https://bit.ly/2wGukag

The commercial satellite industry is harnessing a perfect storm of advancements, cost reductions and increased emphasis on mobile communications to provide greater connectivity.

09/10/2018

Nextgov covered a very important issue that is impacting recruiting across the United States – digital natives in the field. The world is touching the lives and operations of all servicemen and women and this story shows how Since the United States Navy must look to the next-generation recruit, they need to have secure and reliable digital access to get the best and brightest to serve our national security. For this group, the digital world is all they’ve ever known. https://bit.ly/2wIK0bV : https://bit.ly/2LWRQUU

As cyber attacks become more advanced, so too must your satellite communications infrastructure. Intelsat General makes it our mission to keep your satellite...

09/06/2018

United States Air Force Lt. Gen. Jamieson spoke to Valerie Insinna about the ambitious new strategy that fuses data from legacy platforms, including the General Atomics RQ-4 Global Hawk, emerging technology, and other data-related services. Our plan lays out the goals for the next 10 years and shows us, “What is my future pathway, what are those lines of effort that are going to give us an advantage?" Ku-band supports beam-switching to ensure smooth, long-haul operations and strengthens airborne :https://bit.ly/2oFWrli

Lt. Gen. VeraLinn “Dash” Jamieson, the deputy chief of staff for ISR, explains the genesis for the Air Force’s new “Next Generation ISR Dominance Flight Plan,” which lays out the service’s goals for the next 10 years.

08/30/2018

We all know that support critical United States Air Force missions worldwide RQ-4 flew to Eielson AFB for the first time to participate in combat training at . This mission training focused on testing reconnaissance-gathering capabilities. providers enable high-throughput 100% of large UAV sorties: https://bit.ly/2wqPt7q

Red Flag-Alaska is a Pacific Air Forces-directed international training exercise that focuses on improving combat readiness and providing training for units preparing for air expeditionary force missions.

08/27/2018

The Australian Government and the Minister of the Defence Industry, Christopher Pyne, released a request for information to industry for insight on how support services should be provided to the Department of Defence. This support will include training for sea-based missions. https://bit.ly/2w3spMv. will enable resilient for critical services: https://bit.ly/2LpAIrz

The Australian government has called on local industry to provide input on how maritime support services should be provided to the Department of Defence (DoD) in the future. A request for information for the Defence Marine Support Services (DMSS) was released by Minister for Defence Industry

08/25/2018

partners and Grand Forks Air Force Base recently celebrated the establishment of the first and only operational, commercial R&D facility for the industry to test ways to share the skies and demonstrate real-world capabilities. See how unmanned technology for aircraft is rapidly expanding, including capabilities for large . https://bit.ly/2wiogUb

Dignitaries, industry leaders gather to mark new BVLOS capabilities for large UAS (Grand Forks, N.D.) – Aug. 20, 2018 ­– Grand Sky, the first and only fully operational commercial unmanned aerial systems (UAS)-focused research and development park in the U.S.,announced beyond visual line of sig...