Military and civilian airborne reconnaissance SATCOM capability introduced by Eclipse Global Connectivity

March 4, 2022
The iDirect 9800 AE+ airborne modem combines with the Smiths Interconnect KaStream 5000 MK II 30-centimeter parabolic antenna for airborne ISR.

RUNGIS, France – Eclipse Global Connectivity in Rungis, France is working together with Smiths Interconnect and ST Engineering iDirect to introduce integrated airborne intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and satellite communications (SATCOM) capability for military and government aircraft.

The Ka-Band SATCOM operates across military and civil frequencies and is suitable for manned and unmanned systems. The iDirect Evolution Defense system features military-grade security and advanced mobility for tactical operations.

The iDirect 9800 AE+ airborne modem combines with the Smiths Interconnect KaStream 5000 MK II 30-centimeter parabolic antenna for airborne ISR.

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Eclipse Global Connectivity is the systems integrator, providing the aircraft radome, system integration and certification, and military-grade encryption.

This system enables high-rate data connectivity, enabling HD full-motion video. The solution is interoperable with a wide range of civilian and military Ka-band satellite constellations.

For more information contact Eclipse Global Connectivity online at www.eclipseglobalconnectivity.com, Smiths Interconnect at www.smithsinterconnect.com, or ST Engineering iDirect at www.idirect.net.

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