Viasat Introduces Next-generation Global Ka-band Network to Support Resilient Government Satcom

The unified Ka-band network will incorporate the ultra-high-capacity ViaSat -3 satellites, each designed to move significant bandwidth to meet real-time demand in high-concentration areas. The recently launched ViaSat -3 F2 satellite will provide additional resilience for the Americas and the ViaSat -3 F3 satellite is planned to deliver coverage over the Asia-Pacific region. "By unifying our Ka-band satellites into a single next-generation network, we are delivering the resilient, secure, and high-capacity connectivity that government missions demand around the world," said Victor Farah , Senior Vice President of Government Services and Solutions at Viasat .

"This advancement reflects our commitment to providing trusted, user-centric communication services that give warfighters the global reach and information advantage they require in today’s increasingly contested environments. " Viasat’s global network is designed to support national security and mission operations in contested environments, including dedicated Mil-Ka access and specific features built in for increased resilience against threats attempting jamming, interference, and denial attacks to disrupt communications. Viasat’s integrated Ka-band network is part of Viasat’s global, multi-orbit network roadmap, helping Viasat further deliver resilient and secure connectivity with the flexibility to meet different customer and mission needs.

With abundant bandwidth capacity and redundant layers across the unified network, Viasat government satcom, part of Communication Services , offers customers scalable service models that enable multi-mission flexibility for entire military fleets, including dedicated beams that provide sovereign control and predictable performance. About Viasat Viasat is a global communications company that believes everyone and everything in the world can be connected. With offices in 24 countries around the world, our mission shapes how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the world communicate and connect.

Viasat is developing the ultimate global communications network to power high-quality, reliable, secure, affordable, fast connections to positively impact people's lives anywhere they are—on the ground, in the air or at sea, while building a sustainable future in space. In May 2023 , Viasat completed its acquisition of Inmarsat, combining the teams, technologies and resources of the two companies to create a new global communications partner.