LEO Connectivity Made Available to UK Government Operations Worldwide
Eutelsat OneWeb Services to Support Vital Diplomatic, Defence, Policing, and Disaster Response Operations
Eutelsat Group has signed an agreement with NSSLGlobal, a leading provider in satellite communications systems to the maritime, enterprise, defense and government sectors and the UK’s FCDO Services (Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office) to deliver OneWeb low Earth orbit (LEO) connectivity services. This strategic partnership will support a broad range of critical UK government activities worldwide – including diplomatic missions, policing, resilience, defense and other essential operations.
“This agreement reflects the critical role LEO services play in enhancing operational effectiveness and enabling secure, low-latency communications for government operations.”
Cyril Dujardin, Eutelsat Group
Under the agreement, Eutelsat OneWeb’s LEO’s constellation will provide high-speed, low latency connectivity for British Embassies, High Commissions, and Consulates as well as broader UK government activities globally. NSSLGlobal will deliver fully managed, end-to-end services ensuring seamless support for FCDO missions across all sectors.
Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO services and user terminals will be deployed to enhance regional resilience and ensure continuity of operations as part of the FCDO’s commitment to hurricane preparedness and response across British Overseas Territories in the Caribbean.
“This agreement reflects the critical role LEO services play in enhancing operational effectiveness and enabling secure, low-latency communications for government operations,” said Cyril Dujardin, president of the Connectivity Business Unit at Eutelsat Group.
“By joining forces with NSSLGlobal and Eutelsat OneWeb, we’re enhancing our ability to deliver rapid, secure connectivity anywhere in the world," said Mike Astell, Chief Executive Officer, FCDO Services. "This reinforces our commitment to meeting the unique needs of our government customers.”
"Eutelsat OneWeb's LEO technology is a valuable addition to the solutions we provide, giving government customers even greater resilience and choice, wherever their work takes them," said Sally-Anne Ray, Group CEO, NSSLGlobal.