Airbus intros military satellite communications service

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Airbus intros military satellite communications service
by Richard Tomkins
Toulouse, France (UPI) Nov 4, 2015

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A military satellite communications service has been launched by Airbus Defense and Space using compact X-band terminals and the Skynet satellite network.

The service, called XEBRA, offers high throughput, mobile satellite communications for tactical- and intelligence- based missions.

The terminals weigh just 11.2 pounds. Terminal size is about 9 x 9.8 x 3.1 inches.

Airbus DS said the terminals operate with standard military battery packs and can deliver video conferencing or live video streaming services. Satellite pointing and acquisition are achieved using a built-in LCD screen and adjustable stand.

Skynet -- eight satellites and associated ground segment -- is a commercially owned military satellite communications system and provides secure services.

"The new XEBRA service provides users with a secure, resilient and highly mobile communications capability utilizing innovative technology," said David Kingdon Jones, Government Communications, Airbus Defense and Space. "By using our Skynet X-band military communications satellite system and joining forces with Hughes Network Systems as a terminal development partner, we are able to provide ultra-lightweight, portable and reliable communications for use in harsh and remote environments."

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Airbus Defence and Space has launched its new XEBRA (Zee-brah) X-band milsatcom service using the world's most compact X-band terminals and the Skynet satellite network. The XEBRA service provides superior global communications mobility with high throughput for tactical and intelligence based missions using terminals weighing 5.1kg and only 23 x 25 x 8cm in size. The Skynet satellite ... read more

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