Air satcom solutions for secure and resilient communications to maintain connectivity in a hostile environment.
Recent developments in air combat require uninterrupted, high-data rates communications for airborne platforms.
The need for data exchange is increasing, due to communication between command centres and airborne operators, collaborative joint combat and multi-domains combat. In this context, satellite communications can provide air forces with additional secure connectivity and, above all, an unparalleled extension capability.
Guaranteeing a permanent, secure and resilient communication link anywhere in the world, Thales SatCom solutions are a key asset for the air force.
Thales’s' Air SatCom solutions are based on the Modem 21, a recognised reference and NATO STANAG 4606 approved.
The associated air terminal, FlySAT, has been chosen by the French Air Force to equip its MRTTs. Being multi-modem, FlySAT combines the unrivalled security of Modem 21 (Air range) with the extended coverage and complementary data rates of civilian constellations such as Inmarsat.
It can be used on most large military aircraft or government aircraft (MRTT, A400M, AWACS, CN235, C295). The Modem 21 Air Compact is designed for highly manoeuvrable platforms with space and operational constraints, such as combat aircraft.
Know more about long-range communications with Satellite communications
Nexium SAT
With the transition to connected collaborative combat, satellite communications are the only way to guarantee long-range connectivity, strongly shortening the decision making process to a few seconds and giving a major tactical and decisive advantage over the enemy. Download the leaflet
Mission Partner
Mission Partner is the network management suite for our world leading NEXIUM SAT and NEXIUM Theatre tactical solutions. It manages effectively communication services and network resources to deliver critical and secure communications. Download the leaflet
System 21
System 21 is the solution bringing superior bandwidth efficiency, capacity, security and performance for your satellite communications. Particularly resilient against jamming and interception, with cybersecurity certification, it allows connectivity in full mobility for any platform, including On-The-Move, Naval and Airborne systems. Download the leaflet
Modem 21 FIELD
Modem 21 FIELD is Thales's satcom IP modem for land and theatre operations. It provides high data rate, secure and resilient Satcom communications for a wide range of on-the-move platforms, as well as for use in fly-away and manpacks stations. Download the leaflet
RuggSAT
NEXIUM RuggSAT manportable terminal offers to soldiers on the battlefield end-to-end secure and protected seamless connectivity with troughtput adaptation under extreme threats. It is designed to provide Armed Forces a highly resilient, reliable and flexible satcom capability. Download the leaflet
PackSAT
NEXIUM PackSAT is a compact and portable 1.5m SatCom terminal allowing mono or multi-band configurations. Easy to deploy and to operate (less than 30 minutes), it allows communications with anti-jamming capability (SYSTEM21). Download the leaflet
CommandSAT
NEXIUM CommandSAT is a SatCom High Capacity Hub. It provides notably simultaneous dual X & military Ka bands, high data rate, high mobility and extreme robustness. Download the leaflet
Naval SatCom Brochure
This naval brochure presents a synoptic view of the whole Thales's Naval SatCom solutions. Based on the terminals SurfSAT and DiveSAT (surface vessels and submarines) and Modem 21 Core, it summarizes the operational needs for Navies and how Thales's solutions can help them achieve their objectives. Download the leaflet
Modem 21 CORE
This leaflet presents Modem 21 CORE, which is Thales's satcom IP modem for ground and naval operations. It provides high data rate, secure and resilient Satcom communications for a wide range of naval platforms and for Headquarters or anchor stations. Download the leaflet
White Paper SurfSAT
This white paper presents the main technical features of Thales's SatCom naval terminals for surface vessels, and their operational benefits in a context of growing geopolitical tensions, particularly in the maritime environment.
SurfSAT-S
SurfSAT-S is Thales's SatCom terminal for light vessels. Enabling secure high data rate and seamless connectivity, its relative compacity allows easy integration on board. Download the leaflet
SurfSAT-L
SurfSAT is Thales's SatCom terminal for large vessels, from frigate to aircraft carrier. Its simultaneous X/Ka connectivity and seamless connectivity, combined with System 21 anti-jamming features, provide sovereign and protected communications at sea for Navies. Download the leaflet
DiveSAT
DiveSAT is Thales's SatCom terminal for submarines. Extremely compact, it resists great deals of pressures and allows, thanks to rapid link set-up, vessels to remain stealth while benefiting from increased worldwide connectivity. Download the leaflet
Air SatCom Brochure
Enabling high data rates communications in military and commercial Ka-band for sensitive operations, FlySAT is characterized by its compactness and easiness of integration on military and government heavy carriers (MRTT, A400M, AWACS, ...). FlySAT benefits from a multi-modem capability, one of them being commercial and therefore providing additional coverage and throughput. As for the Modem 21 AIR COMPACT, it brings strong protection to communications as well as resilience to jamming. Find out in our Air SatCom brochure the key features of our FlySAT and Modem 21 AIR COMPACT solutions that provide highly available, secure and resilient connectivity. Download the leaflet
White Paper Air Satcom
Given ever increasing in-flight connectivity needs (collaborative combat, Manned-Umanned Teaming and UAVs), satellite communications (Satcom) offer a crucial additional connectivity in all theaters of operation. Due to their networkd extension capability and their resilience, SatCom provide decisive advantages in operations : speeding up the OODA loop, piloting of UAVs from any point on the globe or transmitting orders directly to the operator without an intermediary, are illustrations of this. Find out in our White Paper how Thales's Air SatCom solutions provide highly available, secure and resilient connectivity. Download the leaflet
Modem 21 AIR/AIR COMPACT
Modem 21 AIR and AIR COMPACT are Thales's airborne satcom IP modems. They provide high data rate, secure and resilient Satcom communications for a wide range of manned or unmanned, fixed - or rotary - wing aircraft. Download the leaflet
FlySAT
FlySAT is a compact airborne Satcom terminal covering the military and commercial Ka band Spectrum. Associated to the Modem 21 AIR COMPACT, FlySAT provides resilient communication to air forces while in operation. Download the leaflet