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 […]
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 […]
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 […]