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Airbus Defence and Space has selected Perth’s Blacktree Technology to deliver a ground segment to support the Airbus-funded UHF military communications capability.
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The ultra-high frequency (UHF) payload will be hosted onboard the company’s commercial telecommunications satellite, which is designed to support 200 simultaneous conversations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, as well as large parts of Asia, and the Atlantic and Indian Oceans across 18 UHF channels.
The two companies have worked together for over 15 years, including under Team Maier for JP 9102 and the UK’s SKYNET 5.
“We’ve been excited to see how much technology is being developed by local companies to support the development of the space industry in Australia, and that they are winning selection to provide global solutions in space,” Stephen Forshaw, Airbus chief representative, New Zealand and the Pacific, said.
Martin Rowse, Airbus Defence and Space Australia director, explained that the relationship was fundamental for ensuring connectivity.
“We have selected Blacktree as they offer a proven Australian solution which will support this critical satellite communications capability. The ground segment will be essential in ensuring our customers have access to vital UHF connectivity across the region and beyond,” he explained.
