Yahsat has partnered with EADS Astrium and Thales Alenia Space to build a multi-purpose satellite communications system. The Yahsat system includes two multipurpose satellites designed to provide government and commercial SATCOM capabilities. Overwatch will provide three one-meter, Ka-band shipboard antennas and accompanying radomes that are expected to be used aboard United Arab Emirates naval ships. The award includes options for as many as 30 additional units.
"This award builds on the successful relationship established between Astrium and Overwatch on the ASTIS program in support of the Royal Australian Navy," says Communications Systems Business Area Manager Terry Benson. "With this new endeavor, Overwatch is bringing its proven experience and mature military SATCOM technologies to new users." Overwatch delivers single-band and simultaneous multiband SATCOM system solutions for flyaway, transportable, fixed-site and shipboard applications. Overwatch also is a full-service SATCOM solution integrator.