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Government Arctic Capabilities Demonstrated by Viasat

Canadian Test Flight Showcases High-Speed Connectivity Above 63.5 Degrees North Latitude

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Tom Patton
Oct 28, 2025
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A steerable beam high-speed arctic communications payload has been successfully demonstrated by Viasat in Northern Canada. The demonstration flight, completed on a Calspan Gulfstream III aircraft, enabled attendees from Viasat’s government and military partners to connect their own devices over more than 600 miles of Arctic territory and showcased the s…

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