Orbit unveils MPT30Ka: compact Ka‑band on‑the‑move SATCOM for tactical vehicles and maritime platforms

Orbit Communication Systems has launched the MPT30Ka, its smallest Ka‑band on‑the‑move SATCOM terminal designed for military vehicles, maritime vessels and other mission‑critical deployments. The compact unit targets tactical and rapid‑response platforms needing persistent beyond‑line‑of‑sight connectivity.

Discovered 2025-09-02T02:22:28.858600-07:00 | 2025-09-02T02:22:28.858600-07:00

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Introduces a smaller, deployable Ka‑band terminal option for tactical and shipboard use at a time when onboard, low‑profile SATCOM is in demand; see recent work on multi‑band and advanced Ka‑band user terminals (All.Space dual‑beam Ka‑band terminal) https://hype.aero/?story=0eb9d692-42fc-4bdf-87d7-adb12ee62260
Reinforces growing maritime and expeditionary connectivity options that complement emerging LEO/GEO services for shipping and offshore platforms (Intelsat FlexMaritime LEO broadband) https://hype.aero/?story=80fd53f8-478a-4475-a7ef-c53a9526c117
Arrives alongside defence efforts to field protected, resilient tactical SATCOM links, and will be evaluated in that operational context (Northrop Grumman Space Force protected tactical satcom programme) https://hype.aero/?story=4ae83d51-e8f6-4bd6-a317-72c5cf617e65

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