Spectra Group (UK) Ltd a leading international solutions provider of secure voice, data and satellite communications for locations with limited or compromised infrastructure launched the SlingShot system in 2013 and will launch the Aviation version at DSEI this September.SlingShot® is a small external appliqué for tactical military radios, used to convert them to commercial L-Band […]
SlingShot, in combination with Inmarsat’s L-TAC™ service, complements UHF TacSat by uniquely converting UHF and VHF radios to L-Band Satellite frequency, instantly extending their range to BLOS (Beyond Line of Sight).With powerful omni-directional antenna the system delivers robust COTM, at speeds in excess of 220 kph, for both voice and data.As well as showing the […]
Spectra is pleased to announce it has been shortlisted as a finalist for the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Business Awards 2015.We are finalists in the Excellence in Innovation category, a fitting recognition of SlingShot – the most secure and reliable tactical communications device available for hostile or remote environments.The number of applications received this year exceeded […]
Airbus Defence & Space has partnered with Spectra Group (UK) Ltd to provide services which give global government users of tactical radios the ability to extend their communications reach to beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) using commercial satcom. Designed to augment Airbus Defence & Space’s existing UHF offering, the service combines Inmarsat’s L-TAC service, commercial satcom (L-band), and […]
Spectra in Delivery of Secure, Deployable, Cellular SystemChemring Technology Solutions, Avanti Government Services and Spectra Group (UK) Ltd have collaborated and completed trials to deliver a secure, rapidly deployable cellular communications system over satellite for defence and security use in remote locations.Both Spectra’s SHADE™ Lite and SHADE™ solutions were used to provide a secure connection […]
Inmarsat and Spectra Group have launched a SlingShot VHF version of the L-band Tactical Satellite (L-TAC) service.Peter Dingley, VP Offer Development, Inmarsat Global Government and Simon Davies, CEO Spectra Group announced the new solution at Global MilSatCom in London, showcasing its capabilities in allowing cross communication between government agencies.The two companies developed the L-TAC service […]
TrustComm Signs Agreement With Inmarsat, Spectra Group to Distribute L-TAC Service [Via Satellite 03-10-2014] TrustComm has been designated as a service provider for Inmarsat’s new L-TAC space-segment services and has also signed a distribution agreement with Spectra Group to provide Slingshot adaptors required to access L-band frequencies from existing fielded UHF radios. L-TAC uses the […]
SlingShot® is a revolutionary advance in the provision of satellite capability to tactical radio users. We have been aware for many years that UHF TacSat is a limited resource that is only available to a small number of high priority radio users. As such it attracts a premium price. Also, it is limited in its […]
Soldier Modernisation talks to Steff Taylor from Spectra GroupSteff Taylor leads the business development activities for SlingShot® within the Spectra Group. Spectra Group (UK) Ltd is a leading provider of voice and data services in areas where either none exist or where high-intensity conflicts, natural disasters, pandemics or terrorist attacks may have destroyed existing networks.More […]