SES Space & Defense Wins BPA to Deliver Flexible Satellite Connections

US military tunes in to SES connectivity

SES’ defence division struck a five-year agreement with the US Space Force’s Systems Command to give the nation’s military faster access to satellite connectivity in remote locations. The Blanket Purchase Agreement provides the US Department of War with the ability to “quickly order” global Ku-band connectivity, SES Space and Defense stated. SES Ku-band satellites are mostly in geosynchronous Earth orbit, meaning they cover a large surface area …

SES Space & Defense Wins BPA to Deliver Flexible Satellite Connections

RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SES’ wholly-owned subsidiary, SES Space & Defense, won a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command to provide reliable and secure managed satellite services. This deal enables the Department of War (DoW) to quickly order global Ku-band connectivity, helping people stay connected and protected, even in the world’s most remote locations. The BPA creates a new, simple …