SES said the agreement is intended to make it easier for all U.S. military branches to obtain high-speed satellite links in remote or difficult operating areas. The services will use Ku-band satellites, which the company said provide wide coverage, reliable performance and high-speed connectivity.
The agreement covers several managed services designed for different mission needs. These include FlexMove for users on the move or at fixed locations, FlexGovSecure for protected government communications and FlexAir for aircraft connectivity.
FlexMove is intended to keep users connected in areas without cellular coverage or other terrestrial communications. FlexGovSecure uses TRANSEC technology to help conceal signals and reduce exposure to tracking or hacking during critical missions.
FlexAir is an aviation-focused service developed with Satcom Direct Government, a Gogo company. SDG delivers the service through its Gogo Plane Simple Ku-band terminal.
“Managed services like Flex provide access to advanced SATCOM capabilities without the cost and complexity of maintaining proprietary infrastructure,” said David Broadbent, President and CEO, SES Space & Defense. “The managed service allows our customers to focus on mission objectives while leveraging industry speed, innovation, and efficiency to stay ahead of evolving threats.”
SES said the agreement reflects a wider government shift toward more flexible, commercial models for satellite communications procurement. The company said the approach allows military customers to access managed connectivity without having to operate their own dedicated infrastructure.
“We’re proud to partner with SES Space & Defense to deliver FlexAir,” said Hayden Olson, Head of SDG. “Our Plane Simple Ku-band antennas and extensive understanding of military expectations and requirements position us to support SES in delivering seamless, resilient, high-speed global connectivity to support mission-driven solutions.”
The BPA positions SES Space & Defense to support military users that need resilient communications in remote locations and during mobile operations. SES said the agreement will help provide reliable satellite connections for missions that require secure, high-speed service anywhere in the world.
