Multi-Purpose SATCOM Systems Set for Mobile & Stationary Ground Platforms

Orbit Communication Systems Ltd. is set to deliver Multi-Purpose satellite communication Terminals (MPTs) for mobile and stationary ground platforms.

Orbit’s MPT-30 and MPT-46 enhance mobile communication with reliability and high data rate transmission/reception, making them versatile yet compact and powerful. The terminals can be installed on a variety of mobile platforms and roll-on/roll-off applications, ensuring seamless broadband connectivity in the most challenging terrains. 

The MPTs’ low size, weight, and power consumption (SWaP) design offers high performance – over 126 Mbps for downloads and 29 Mbps for uploads. This ensures that high-volume data, including live video streams, can be transmitted without interruption, a critical factor for mission success.

By catering to the diverse needs of modern military operations, the satellite communication (SATCOM) systems enable forces to maintain critical communication lines, enhancing situational awareness and operational effectiveness across a spectrum of environments.

The terminals comply with MIL-STD and Civil standards, as well as with international and national SATCOM regulations. They are compatible with military satellite systems, making them ideal for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) applications, which require highly accurate tracking capabilities. The systems meet the ‘everywhere, all-the-time’ coverage requirements of military users.

The tender from the Israeli Ministry of Defense is valued at approximately $9.1 million. The systems are scheduled for delivery during 2025.

Daniel Eshchar, CEO of Orbit, stated, “This strategic win represents a significant milestone for Orbit, reinforcing our position as a trusted technology partner for defense organizations worldwide. It reflects the great confidence in Orbit’s technological capabilities, as we provide satellite communication systems for various maritime, ground, and airborne platforms to global customers, including airborne platforms of the U.S. military and NATO countries.

“The advanced multi-purpose terminals will provide the Israeli Defense Forces with superior satellite connectivity across various platforms. This order, combined with our recent selection by VIASAT to develop next-generation terminals for their Viasat 3 satellites and additional orders from the Ministry of Defense, validates our technological leadership in the global SATCOM market.

“As the Israeli defense establishment continues to be a strategic customer for Orbit, we remain committed to delivering innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our defense and commercial customers worldwide.”

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