SES announced today that SES Government Solutions (SES GS) has signed a five-year task order with the US Department of Defence.
SES GS, a wholly owned subsidiary of SES, signed the agreement with the US Department of Defence, introducing an additional satellite beam to enable access to real-time information for better-informed, life-saving decisions in the field for key US Government end-users.
The five-year task order aims to enhance situational awareness and additional connectivity sites using SES’s Medium Earth Orbit fleet.
Operational benefits of the solution include the ability to transfer large files from remote locations in minutes rather than hours. Cloud-based applications and information can be used anywhere in the service area. End-users will be able to view simultaneous High Definition videos providing situational awareness to commanders.
The solution includes an additional 432 MHz satellite beam operating at less than 200 milliseconds roundtrip, a full duplex link, gateway access, transportable 2.4m AvL terminals, terrestrial backhaul, installation services and 24/7/365 operations and maintenance activities.
