Ovzon has been awarded a $1.3 million, three‑month contract by the U.S. Department of Defense for satellite communications services and technical support, the company announced Friday. Service begins immediately and will provide DoD satcom capacity and technical sustainment on a short‑term basis.
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Short‑term $1.3M award shows the U.S. DoD is buying commercial satcom capacity and support for immediate needs; Ovzon recently reported record 2025 revenue and backlog, reflecting growing government demand (see Ovzon's recent results) [source:7f6145a1-c761-4958-af40-ddca6e69fd59].
The contract fits a wider pattern of defence purchases from commercial satcom suppliers — alongside recent awards such as Viasat's $14M Navy in‑flight satcom contract and the SDA's $30M tactical SATCOM demo — indicating sustained procurement activity in military SATCOM services and demonstrations [source:01d1063f-52ae-4774-a15e-acc50a42780a] [source:d882364a-16ff-402b-b8b8-329a49086f04].
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Ovzon wins $1.3M U.S. Department of Defense contract for satellite communications • Satellite Evolution