ViaSat, Inc.

Viasat Ramps-Up Production on its Link 16 Next-Generation Tactical Data Links Radios to Meet Near-Term U.S. and International Defense Requirements

Viasat Ramps-Up Production on its Link 16 Next-Generation Tactical Data Links Radios to Meet Near-Term U.S. and International Defense Requirements

Global Military Surge Interest Seen Most Dominantly in Viasat's Newest Link 16 Radio Product Line, BATS-E CARLSBAD, Calif., Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, announced today it increased production run rates to over 200 Non-Developmental Item (NDI) Link 16 Next-Generation Tactical Data Links radios per month to meet current interest...

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Viasat's Ka-band Business Aviation In-flight Connectivity System Receives Type Certification for Embraer Praetor 600 Aircraft
Communication Systems & Equipment

Viasat's Ka-band Business Aviation In-flight Connectivity System Receives Type Certification for Embraer Praetor 600 Aircraft

CARLSBAD, Calif., Nov. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, announced today its Ka-band business aviation in-flight connectivity (IFC) system received Type Certification (TC) from the FAA, EASA and ANAC certifying its use on the Embraer Praetor 600 mid-sized business jet. Viasat's IFC system will be offered as a line-fit option, and will...

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Communication Systems & Equipment

Viasat's Next-Generation Ka-band In-flight Connectivity System Approved for Gulfstream G280 Aircraft

Las Vegas, Oct. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- (NBAA 2019 Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition—Viasat Booth #C9020) -- Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, announced today its business aviation Ka-band in-flight connectivity (IFC) system has been approved by the FAA for the Gulfstream G280™ airframe. The FAA's approval of a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC)...

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Agricultural & Farming Products

New Terminal Modification Kit Compatible with MEO and GEO Commercial and Military Satellites

Offer third-party terminal vendors with regional access to high-capacity satellite communications architectures. Allow customers to access multiple networks with a single solution that is able to select available network to support mission and service agreements. Provide mitigation against congestion, intentional and unintentional interference sources and cyber threats.

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Viasat Selected to Showcase its Satellite-based Hybrid Adaptive Networking Capabilities at The U.S. Air Force Event: AFWERX Vegas
Communication Systems & Equipment

Viasat Selected to Showcase its Satellite-based Hybrid Adaptive Networking Capabilities at The U.S. Air Force Event: AFWERX Vegas

Carlsbad, Calif., July 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, announced today it has been selected by AFWERX, a U.S. Air Force (USAF) program dedicated to fostering a culture of innovation within the service, to showcase its Hybrid Adaptive Network concept at AFWERX Vegas, an event focused on solving real-world U.S. Air Force challenges,...

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Viasat Presents GAT-5518 Antenna System That Meets FAA D0-160G Certification
Communication Systems & Equipment

Viasat Presents GAT-5518 Antenna System That Meets FAA D0-160G Certification

Consists of a terminal made up to two-axis steerable, two-way Ka-band antenna with an integrated antenna control unit, power supply unit and a modem. Used in high-bandwidth applications like advanced video streaming services by providing highest forward link capacity (to the aircraft) and highest return link capacity (from the aircraft). Available as tail, fuselage or hatch-mounted versions.

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Viasat Announces KG-142 Network Encryptor Supports Multiple Point-to-Point Connections
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Viasat Announces KG-142 Network Encryptor Supports Multiple Point-to-Point Connections

The KG-142 Network Encryptor is used for protecting top secret/sensitive compartmented information. The device is suitable for applications such as cloud computing and big data processing. The unit enables customers to operate up to 32 simultaneous peer-to-peer connections over one to four 10 Gbps or one 100Gbps Ethernet channels. The device provides selectable operating speeds ranging from 20...

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Viasat Hits 1,000 Commercial Aircraft Flying with Its In-Flight Connectivity System
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Viasat Hits 1,000 Commercial Aircraft Flying with Its In-Flight Connectivity System

CARLSBAD, Calif., Dec. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, announced today it reached a major commercial aviation milestone: it reached 1,000 commercial aircraft flying globally with its in-flight connectivity (IFC) system. Viasat installed more than 400 of its latest IFC equipment on commercial aircraft in 2018, with more than half of those...

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Communication Systems & Equipment

Viasat's Military-Grade Airborne Modem Achieves Authorization to Operate Across Government Satellite Communications Networks

Carlsbad, Calif., Dec. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, today announced its Broadband Router (MBR)-4020 airborne modem has successfully completed the Army Forces Strategic Command (ARSTRAT) certification process. By completing the certification, the Viasat MBR-4020 modem is now authorized to operate on the Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS)...

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CNET Names Viasat 'Best Satellite Provider' of 2021 for U.S. Rural Internet Service

Carlsbad, Calif., April 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, today announced it has been named the 'Best Satellite Provider' among U.S. rural internet service providers (ISPs) by leading global consumer-technology media brand, CNET. Viasat's U.S. residential internet service was recognized for offering service plans with more data, and higher...

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Viasat Ramps-Up Production on its Link 16 Next-Generation Tactical Data Links Radios to Meet Near-Term U.S. and International Defense Requirements

Viasat Ramps-Up Production on its Link 16 Next-Generation Tactical Data Links Radios to Meet Near-Term U.S. and International Defense Requirements

Global Military Surge Interest Seen Most Dominantly in Viasat's Newest Link 16 Radio Product Line, BATS-E CARLSBAD, Calif., Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, announced today it increased production run rates to over 200 Non-Developmental Item (NDI) Link 16 Next-Generation Tactical Data Links radios per month to meet current interest...

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Viasat Wins UK Ministry of Defence Contract to Supply Ultra High Frequency Satellite Communications Equipment on the Royal Navy Type 31 Frigate

Viasat's Technology Expected to Deliver the Essential Backbone for Secure Voice and Data Communications at Sea FARNBOROUGH, UK, Nov. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat UK Ltd., a subsidiary of global communications company, Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), announced today it was awarded a contract to provide Ultra High Frequency (UHF) satellite communications (SATCOM) for the new Type 31 frigates, to...

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Viasat, AeroVironment Team to Develop Enhanced Type 1 Encrypted Communications Capabilities for U.S. Army Unmanned Aircraft Systems

CARLSBAD and SIMI VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, and AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), today announced they will collaborate on a contract awarded under the U.S. Army Reconfigurable Communications for Small Unmanned Systems (RCSUS) initiative. The project will...

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United States Air Force Awards Viasat a Sole-source Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity Contract Worth up to $90 Million to Expand Tactical Data Networking Capabilities

IDIQ Contract Covers Viasat's BATS-D Device--the World's First and Only Handheld Link 16 Radio for Real-Time Fused Air/Ground Military Communications Carlsbad, Calif., Jan. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, announced today it was recently awarded an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract worth a maximum ceiling of $90...

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Viasat Commends International Telecommunication Union Member States for Expanding Ka-band Spectrum Availability for Satellite Broadband Mobility Services at the 2019 World Radiocommunication Conference

Decision Allows Viasat to Expand its Global Mobility Broadband Offerings and Enhance its Position as a World Leader in Satellite Services for Aviation, Maritime, Government and other Key Markets CARLSBAD, Calif., Nov. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, today announced its ability to offer enhanced gate-to-gate in-flight connectivity and...

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Viasat's Ka-band Business Aviation In-flight Connectivity System Receives Type Certification for Embraer Praetor 600 Aircraft
Communication Systems & Equipment

Viasat's Ka-band Business Aviation In-flight Connectivity System Receives Type Certification for Embraer Praetor 600 Aircraft

CARLSBAD, Calif., Nov. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, announced today its Ka-band business aviation in-flight connectivity (IFC) system received Type Certification (TC) from the FAA, EASA and ANAC certifying its use on the Embraer Praetor 600 mid-sized business jet. Viasat's IFC system will be offered as a line-fit option, and will...

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Communication Systems & Equipment

Viasat's Next-Generation Ka-band In-flight Connectivity System Approved for Gulfstream G280 Aircraft

Las Vegas, Oct. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- (NBAA 2019 Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition—Viasat Booth #C9020) -- Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, announced today its business aviation Ka-band in-flight connectivity (IFC) system has been approved by the FAA for the Gulfstream G280™ airframe. The FAA's approval of a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC)...

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Agricultural & Farming Products

New Terminal Modification Kit Compatible with MEO and GEO Commercial and Military Satellites

Offer third-party terminal vendors with regional access to high-capacity satellite communications architectures. Allow customers to access multiple networks with a single solution that is able to select available network to support mission and service agreements. Provide mitigation against congestion, intentional and unintentional interference sources and cyber threats.

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Company News

Viasat Awarded Sole-Source Contract by Navy for Small Tactical Terminals to Support Foreign Military Sales to International Partners

Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) Contract Enables International Military Departments to Adopt the World's Only Small Form Factor Multi-Channel Link 16 Radio CARLSBAD, Calif., Sept. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, announced today it was awarded an ID/IQ contract by the Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWARSYSCOM)...

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