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Australian Defence Force Secures Satellite Communications on SES IS-22

Agreement for Uninterrupted UHF Connectivity Runs Through 2033, With Options Extending to 2041

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Tom Patton
Jan 16, 2026
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The Australian Defense Force (ADF) will receive uninterrupted satellite communications services from satellite communications solutions provider SES for a minimum of six years thanks to a new extended agreement. The service will be provided via the SES Intelsat 22 satellite and an ultra-high frequency (UHF) military communications payload.

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