The system is is optimised for use over the Inmarsat Global Xpress Ka-band network and supports commercial and military modems.It can be used in tail-mount, hatch-mount and roll-on roll-off installations combining the RF electronics, antenna aperture and positioning system in a single Line Replaceable Unit (LRU).This wideband, high-throughput terminal features a 12-inch diameter aperture and weighs less than 25 lbs (~11.4 kg).Using a Global Xpress subscription – SATCOM as a Service – the terminal provides always- available access to high-throughput, reliable, secure connectivity, anytime and anywhere. Operation on Inmarsat’s military Ka-band steerable beam ensures interoperability with military satellite systems, delivering redundancy, protection, scalability and global portability.Global Xpress is the world’s first and only globally available, seamless, mobile wideband SATCOM service. In U.S. government operation since July 2014, Global Xpress has established itself as the gold standard for reliable communications across land, air and sea for assured mobile connectivity and compatibility with government satellite systems.
“Our government customers demand commercial and military Ka-band access on aeronautical platforms,” says Inmarsat’s Steve Gizinsky, ‘this announcement demonstrates our commitment to meeting this need by responding with Global Xpress commercial and mil-Ka terminals for users operating across multiple environments.”
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