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Boeing Advances Tactical Satcom for Australian Defense and Group 3 UAS

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Boeing Defence Australia selected Lite Coms to supply tactical satellite terminals for the Australian Defence Force’s beyond-line-of-sight communications program, while Boeing subsidiary Insitu and Gogo Special Missions completed testing of a lightweight Galileo HDX solution integrated onto a Group 3 uncrewed aircraft.

Discovered 2026-09-22T06:50:38.938114-07:00 | 2026-09-22T06:50:38.938114-07:00

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  • The developments link Boeing’s defense portfolio to two practical satcom applications: Australian Defence Force BLOS communications and high-speed connectivity for Group 3 UAS.
  • Insitu’s successful integration testing demonstrates that the modified Galileo HDX terminal can be adapted for the size and weight constraints of an unmanned aircraft.
  • The Australian selection supports modernization of the country’s cross-domain C4I architecture under LAND 4140, creating a direct opportunity for tactical communications suppliers.

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