Building on successful programs with the US Department of
Defense and collaboration with Telespazio to bring multi-orbit
managed network solutions.
MILTON
KEYNES, England, June 11,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hughes Europe, a subsidiary of Hughes Network
Systems, LLC, an EchoStar company (Nasdaq: SATS), announces its
strategic expansion into the Military, Defence, and Government
sectors across pan-European nations. Troy
Truman has joined Hughes and will act as the head of this
initiative.
The initiative will meet the increasing demand for
high-speed connectivity and the growing security concerns around
Europe's advancing military and
governmental requirements for Intelligence Surveillance and
Reconnaissance (ISR) and Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLoS)
connectivity, high data rate requirements of modern operations, and
robust managed communication networks.
Drawing on the experience of both Hughes US Defense and
Government Systems Division (DGSD) and collaborating with
Telespazio, Hughes Europe's new business unit will provide leading
communications solutions to government communications ministries
and military operators, as well as blue light services. Introducing
Fully Managed Multi-Orbit Network solution software, an SDR
waveform agnostic ISR terminal, and a secure standalone 5G solution
in the hope of boosting military Command, Control, and
Communications in the operational environment as well as servicing
the high data demands of government bodies.
Hughes Europe and Telespazio
will offer cutting-edge services leveraging the innovative Eutelsat
Konnect VHTS (K-VHTS) satellite. Built on the Hughes JUPITER™
System series 3, the K-VHTS satellite provides high-speed service
across Europe, and the companies
will utilize Hughes JUPITER terminals. As a leading service
provider in the Satcom industry, Telespazio is the exclusive
commercial provider for defence and governmental security
services, in the whole coverage. Hughes will provide expertise
in satellite broadband managed services.
Commenting on the collaboration, Chris
Britton, managing director of Hughes Europe, remarked, "The
Hughes JUPITER System is the de facto standard for satellite
implementations worldwide. The Konnect VHTS satellite utilizes our
JUPITER System, and we are thrilled to collaborate with Telespazio
to deliver reliable, high-speed connectivity solutions to our
customers. This announcement underscores the value of our
longstanding relationship and our shared commitment to providing
extraordinary technology and exceptional customer service."
Alessandro Caranci, head of
Satellite Communication Line of Business at Telespazio, expressed
enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, "I am pleased to share
with a champion like Hughes Europe the ambition to provide
revolutionary services for the government and B2B market. Our
respective expertise and geographic presence form the ideal basis
for achieving our goals."
For further information about Hughes Europe and its secure
communications solutions, please visit the website.
About Hughes Europe: Hughes Europe, a subsidiary of Hughes Network
Systems, LLC, an EchoStar company (Nasdaq: SATS), is a leading
provider of managed satellite and wireless communications
solutions, serving a diverse range of industries across UK &
Europe. With a commitment to
innovation and excellence, Hughes Europe delivers secure
communications anytime, anywhere.
About Telespazio: Telespazio, a Leonardo (67%) and Thales
(33%) joint venture, is a leading provider of satellite services,
with expertise in satellite communications, earth observation,
navigation, and space infrastructure. Committed to delivering
cutting-edge solutions, Telespazio serves both government and
commercial customers worldwide.
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