Skynet Milsatcom Modems to be Provided by Airbus

Contract Signed with the UK’s Ministry of Defense

A contract has been signed between the UK’s Ministry of Defense and Airbus to provide the next-generation modems for the nation’s Skynet satellite communications constellation.

"(T)his new Airbus produced modem will ensure that the Skynet System continues to deliver world class military satellite communications to Front Line Commands and our deployed ope…