Satellite Communications

Thales begins delivery of Syracuse IV naval stations to the French Navy

02 Feb 2023

The SYRACUSE IV programme, led by the French Armament General Directorate (DGA), to modernise and increase military satellite communication capabilities (SatCom), has entered a deployment phase in the naval domain. Thales supplies all the satellite communication ground stations for the French Navy. Among the first rank ships, the multi-mission frigate (FREMM) Lorraine is a pioneer and has recently been delivered by the DGA.

French armed forces to rely on Thales expertise to expand their secure satellite communication capabilities

18 Feb 2021

Thales has been chosen by the French defence procurement agency (DGA) to lead a second part of the ground segment of the Syracuse IV satellite communications system for the French armed forces. The Group was selected to supply the satellites in 2015 and to lead the first increment of the ground segment in 2019. This second capacity increment will enhance the interoperable communications capabilities of the French Army, Navy and Air Force in terms of data rate, availability, threat resistance and end-to-end connectivity.

The fog of war: maintaining sovereignty and independence through Satcoms

28 Oct 2020

With tensions between countries around the world on the rise, the need for states to defend their sovereignty and independence is more urgent than ever. Thales’s end-to-end, interoperable satellite communications systems provide armies with the full situational awareness needed to master the theatre of operations, at all times and in all situations.

Nilesat-301 satellite to be built by Thales Alenia Space

04 Dec 2019

Cannes, December 4, 2019 – Thales Alenia Space, a Joint Venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), announced today that it has signed a contract with the Egyptian operator Nilesat to build the Nilesat-301 geostationary communications satellite, winning the contract against an international field of competitors.

GOSATCOM, Munich

10 Sep 2019

10. - 12. September, 2019

Connected fighter jet, the cornerstone of collaborative air combat

17 Jun 2019

Cruising at Mach 1.2 over hostile territory, flight lieutenant Johan is returning from a reconnaissance mission at the controls of the lead aircraft.

Hisdesat appoints Thales Alenia Space and Airbus to build two SPAINSAT NG satellites

06 May 2019

Madrid, 6 May 2019 – A four co-primes consortium formed by Thales Alenia Space (JV between Thales 67 %, and Leonardo 33 %) in Spain and France, and Airbus in Spain and France, has been selected by Hisdesat Servicios Estratégicos S.A. (Spanish Governmental Satellite Operator), for two SPAINSAT NG satellites for governmental communications that will replace the existing SPAINSAT and Xtar-EUR satellites. Airbus will act as “lead partner” of the consortium.

Modem 21: a dynamic of innovation for milsatcom security

04 Dec 2018

Communication systems have always been a strategic target in times of conflict, but Modem 21 is one solution that has never been beaten in the fight to protect satellite communications against jamming. Now a NATO standard, Modem 21 technology has consistently drawn on the latest innovations to adapt to the specific needs of each customer.

VesseLINK: A true revolution in global connectivity for fishing and shipping

16 Nov 2018

Up until recently,broadband communications could not be guaranteed always and everywhere!. Today, Thales VesseLINK provides 100% coverage, including in the Arctic and the polar region, assuring ships safe and reliable voice and broadband data communications. Here's what changed to make it possible.

Eutelsat orders KONNECT VHTS, a new-generation satellite to deliver high-speed broadband across Europe

05 Apr 2018

Contract inked for construction of a VHTS satellite with Thales Alenia Space, a long-standing partner in the space industry.
Orange and Thales secured as anchor distribution partners for very high throughput and government connectivity services.