Iridium delivers ultra-reliable global satellite communications and resilient PNT solutions for defense, government and mission-critical operations across land, sea and air.
Defense Advancement (DA) is pleased to announce the addition of Iridium Communications to our global supplier ecosystem. Their new supplier profile showcases a comprehensive portfolio of satellite communications, IoT, messaging and positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) technologies designed to maintain critical connectivity for defense and government users operating anywhere on Earth.
Backed by a robust network of crosslinked low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, Iridium provides pole-to-pole coverage that enables personnel, platforms and remote assets to remain connected beyond terrestrial communications infrastructure. Its solutions span scalable L-band voice and data services, secure satellite IoT, assured PNT for GNSS-challenged environments, portable field communications and global maritime safety services.
Key products and capabilities from Iridium include:
- Iridium Certus®: Scalable, weather-resilient L-band voice and data connectivity for mobile and remote defense operations, with hardware options ranging from the compact Iridium Certus™ 9704 messaging module to the high-performance Iridium Certus™ 9810 broadband module.
- Satellite IoT, Data & Messaging: Services including Iridium CloudConnect, Short Burst Data® (SBD®), Iridium Messaging Transport® and Iridium Burst® enable secure communications with remote assets, sensors and distributed systems without relying on cellular or ground-based infrastructure.
- Resilient PNT: Iridium PNT provides dependable positioning, navigation and timing as a primary or backup source in contested and GNSS-challenged environments, with capabilities designed to enhance resilience against jamming and spoofing.
- Handheld & Deployable SATCOM: Rugged solutions including Iridium Extreme®, Iridium Extreme® PTT, Iridium GO!® and Iridium GO! exec® provide portable voice, messaging and data connectivity for personnel and teams deployed beyond terrestrial network coverage.
- Global Maritime Safety Communications: Iridium GMDSS delivers pole-to-pole L-band distress and safety communications, supporting capabilities including distress alerts, safety voice, Maritime Safety Information and search and rescue coordination traffic.
From connected field equipment and unattended sensors to deployed personnel, maritime operations and critical PNT-dependent systems, Iridium’s portfolio is designed to support mission continuity in remote and challenging environments. Its combination of global LEO coverage, low-SWaP hardware and resilient communications and navigation capabilities enables defense organizations to maintain access to essential data and services wherever missions take place.
To learn more about Iridium’s mission-critical satellite communications and PNT solutions, visit their full profile on Defense Advancement: https://www.defenseadvancement.com/company/iridium/
