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First Tactical NTN Connectivity Over Standard Mobile Devices

Demonstration Conducted by AST SpaceMobile and Fairwinds Technologies

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Tom Patton
Jul 03, 2025
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A demonstration of the first Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) tactical satellite communications has been conducted by AST SpaceMobile and Fairwinds Technologies. The field test showcased key defense-related use cases, including real-time connectivity to the Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) over a VPN, multimedia streaming via TAK, and secure multi-party video ca…

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