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Boeing’s Insitu and Gogo test OneWeb-connected military drone as Starlink alternative

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Boeing subsidiary Insitu and Gogo Special Missions have completed testing of a Group 3 uncrewed aerial system fitted with Gogo’s Galileo HDX antenna and connected to Eutelsat’s OneWeb satellite network. The effort gives military operators another high-speed connectivity option beyond SpaceX’s Starlink.

Discovered 2026-09-22T13:36:02.315803-07:00 | 2026-09-22T13:36:02.315803-07:00

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  • The test demonstrates satellite-enabled connectivity for Group 3 UAS, expanding the communications options available for military drone operations.
  • Using Eutelsat’s OneWeb network gives defense customers an alternative to Starlink, reducing dependence on a single commercial satellite provider.
  • The integration brings together Boeing’s Insitu drone platform, Gogo’s Galileo HDX antenna and OneWeb connectivity in a system tailored for government and military use.

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