- In July 2024, Türkiye achieved a historic milestone with the launch of TURKSAT-6A, its first domestically developed communication satellite, from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Engineered by ASELSAN, the satellite features advanced Ku-Band and X-Band payloads, enabling robust communication services across Türkiye, Europe, and South Asia. This achievement places Türkiye among a select group of nations capable of producing their own communication satellites. The satellite’s deployment is expected to significantly enhance airborne SATCOM capabilities, defense communications, and global data infrastructure, while showcasing ASELSAN’s growing expertise in space technologies
- In June 2024, Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. secured over $14 million in orders from leading system integrators and service providers for its In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) solutions. The orders include solid-state power amplifiers (SSPAs), network equipment, and auxiliary IFC components, underscoring the growing demand for advanced airborne connectivity in commercial and business aviation. This momentum follows Gilat’s strategic acquisition of Stellar Blu Solutions, a move that strengthens its position in the IFC market and expands its portfolio with next-generation SATCOM terminals. The company’s airborne technologies are deployed globally across thousands of aircraft
- In June 2024, Viasat Inc. expanded its partnership with Airbus Defence and Space to integrate the GAT-5530 dual-band (Ku/Ka) broadband terminal into Spain’s C295 Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) fleet. This advanced SATCOM solution supports multi-orbit and multi-band connectivity, enabling seamless communication across sovereign and commercial networks. Designed to operate with the next-generation SpainSat NG satellites, the GAT-5530 enhances mission-critical capabilities such as command and control (C2), intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR). The collaboration reflects Spain’s commitment to resilient airborne connectivity and Viasat’s leadership in secure satellite communications
- In April 2024, ASELSAN Latin America, a subsidiary of Türkiye’s defense electronics leader ASELSAN A.S., announced the opening of its new office in Santiago, Chile, marking a major step in its regional expansion strategy. Timed with its participation in FIDAE 2024, Latin America’s premier aerospace exhibition, the move aims to strengthen ties with local government agencies, defense organizations, and industry stakeholders. The Santiago office will serve as a regional hub for strategic partnerships, technology transfers, and joint ventures—particularly in airborne SATCOM, radar, and electronic warfare systems—reinforcing ASELSAN’s commitment to innovation and collaboration across Latin America
- In March 2024, Astronics Corporation launched the Typhon T-400 Series, a next-generation SATCOM system engineered for seamless operation on any GEO-based Ku-band satellite network. The system features a streamlined dual Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) design, reducing the number of components from four to two—significantly lowering installation complexity and fly-away costs. It incorporates iQ800 modem technology from iDirect and a versatile Modem Manager (MODMAN) that supports flexible mounting and integration. With options for modem-less configurations, the Typhon T-400 is tailored for commercial, special mission, and military aircraft, offering high-performance connectivity with reduced lifecycle costs
