Aircraft SATCOM system interoperable with current and future commercial and military satellites PARIS / TAMPA, FL / HERNDON, VA —19 January 2022 — Eclipse Global Connectivity, Smiths Interconnect and ST Engineering iDirect (iDirect) today announced their collaboration to deliver an integrated airborne Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (A-ISR) satellite communications (SATCOM) capability for military and government aircraft. The solution, drawing on the extensive expertise of the three companies, will initially address the beyond-line-of-sight connectivity requirements for an EMEA government unmanned platform. Marc Pinault, CEO of Eclipse Global Connectivity, elaborated on the…
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Boldon James Announces Reseller Agreement with MAW Telecom International JSC
SAFEmail Military Messaging and Classifier solutions are now available to the Polish market London, UK – 23rd July 2020 – Boldon James Ltd, a leading technology company providing data classification and military messaging solutions which enable customers to effectively protect data, enforce controls and manage data distribution, today announced it has partnered with Poland’s leading solutions provider for national security and public utility sectors, MAW Telecom. Under this reseller agreement, MAW Telecom will sell the Boldon James’ portfolio, combined with its own services, to commercial enterprises, government and military agencies…
Read MorePlextek launches new defence business unit
Cambridge, UK, 11 September 2019 – UK-based engineering and design consultancy, Plextek, is launching a new defence business unit called Plextek DTS (Defence Technology Solutions), to help government agencies, defence suppliers and military stakeholders find new exploitation paths to support UK forces. Building on the successful growth of Plextek’s defence market over 30 years, Plextek DTS will further develop trusted technology partnerships through specialist R&D support, technology exploitation and design partner services, including system supply and manufacture. The launch of Plextek DTS will allow customers to safely explore and address…
Read MoreCambium Networks keeps world’s largest military air show connected
Access points delivered reliable and robust Wi-Fi connectivity to spectators, staff and exhibitors Gloucestershire, UK, July 22, 2019 – Cambium Networks, a leading global provider of wireless broadband networking infrastructure solutions, was selected to provide Wi-Fi connectivity to both organisers and thousands of spectators at the world’s largest military air show – The Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire last week. To deliver the most comprehensive Wi-Fi in the history of the event, Cambium Networks provided more than 100 of its highly reliable and robust outdoor…
Read MoreRegistration Opens for the Only Armoured Vehicles Conference in the World focused Exclusively on Weapon Systems – FAVWS 2019
SMi reports: The 4th annual Future Armoured Vehicles Weapon Systems conference is set to return to London on 5th and 6th June 2019. As armoured vehicles are required to operate across diverse environments and against varying enemy forces, they need to be able to deliver the firepower required to eliminate these adversaries. Modern armoured vehicles continue to rely on a myriad of weapon systems to deliver the lethality required to achieve their mission objectives. For this reason, SMi Group are delighted to present Future Armoured Vehicles Weapon Systems (FAVWS) conference,…
Read MoreRegistration opens for the Defence Aviation Safety Conference, Supported by the DSA
The Defence Aviation Safety Conference will convene in London on the 29-30 April 2019 Conference organisers, SMi Group are delighted to announce that registration has officially opened for the Defence Aviation Safety Conference, the leading event dedicated to aviation safety in the defence and military environment. Supported by the Defence Safety Authority (DSA), UK MoD, this highly anticipated two-day event will bring together senior military leaders with responsibility for safety in the aviation domain as well as international defence experts from government and industry. Whilst it will predominantly be focused…
Read MoreRegistration Opens for 2019’s Military Space Situational Awareness Conference
Senior military, government and industry stakeholders to present at the 14th annual Military Space Situational Awareness Conference in April Space is becoming more congested, competitive and contested with thousands of small LEO satellites set to be put into orbit over the next decade. These assets offer the opportunity to provide un-dreamt of levels of connectivity but are also cluttering space at an unprecedented level and debris is now posing a huge risk to vital space assets. With these important issues in mind, registration is now live for the 14th annual…
Read MoreBoeing to deliver briefing on KC-46 tanker and its ongoing efforts with Italian Air Force at Military Airlift and Air-to-Air Refuelling Conference this December
SMi Group reports: The £300 Early Bird discount for the Military Airlift and Air-to-Air Refuelling Conference is available until 28th September In recent news: Boeing Awarded $2.9 Billion for Fourth KC-46A Tanker Production Lot. “The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing a $2.9 billion contract for 18 KC-46A tanker aircraft, spares, support equipment, spare engines and wing air refuelling pod kits. With this fourth production lot, Boeing now is on contract for 52 KC-46 tankers.” * Source: Boeing, Sept 11, 2018. Following on from this, SMi are thrilled to announce,…
Read MoreSKYNET 6 Updates at 20th Annual Global MilSatCom Conference
SMi Group Reports: British military satellite communications experts are set to present at the 20th annual Global MilSatCom conference in London on 6th – 8th November 2018. SMi’s 20th annual Global MilSatCom conference, taking place on the 6th to 8th November 2018 in London, UK, promises to provide delegates with the opportunity to hear from all branches of the new British military satellite communications capability. As SKYNET 6 begins to come into place, Global MilSatCom is set to provide key updates from an unrivalled gathering of military, government and industry…
Read MorePreliminary Attendee List Released for Close Air Support Conference 2018
SMi Reports: Registration for the 4th annual Close Air Support conference closes in just over 3 weeks. SMi Group’s 4th annual Close Air Support conference will commence in London on 6th and 7th June 2018. The event has already attracted a global audience of experts from the military, research and industry. Nations attending include: Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Israel, Netherlands, UK, USA, and more. Attending organisations include: Alkan, Brazilian Air Force, Canadian Armed Forces, Czech Air Force, Equipment Capability Wing, French Air Force, German Air Force, Glenair, IABG, MBDA UK…
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