- Astrium to deliver
the satellite communication system to the German navy’s new F125 frigates
- Latest generation of
SCOT 6 naval terminals to provide secure high bandwidth communications
The contract, which will be
delivered by Astrium’s Secure Satcom Systems Division, will provide the F125
with the capability to conduct operations on a global scale by providing secure
high bandwidth communications over Germany’s forthcoming SATCOM BW2
and other allied networks.
The latest generation of the SCOT
family of naval terminals, the SCOT 6 system, provides unparalleled flexibility
for the F125 and is capable of operations at SHF (X-Band) with dual X-Ku band
growth options.
Logistics support for the F125’s
planned two year deployments has been simplified by providing a high level of
in-built redundancy which reduces on-board spares requirements. Combined with
advanced user interfaces, this minimises maintenance and training requirements,
reducing through life costs. The Astrium partnership with ATLAS ELEKTRONIK
ensures that the F125 will have an unsurpassed level of support through its
service life, allowing the F125 to meet its planned operational demands
The contract, awarded in September
2009, maintains Astrium’s position as the leading supplier of wideband satcom
terminals to the world’s navies, and continues its longstanding relationship
with both the German shipbuilding industry and the German navy. The SCOT 6
system builds on over 35 years designing and manufacturing naval satcom terminals
proven to operate in the harshest environments.
About
Astrium
Astrium Services
offers a complete range of satellite communications solutions for both
government and commercial markets. Design and manufacturing expertise covers
satellite systems as well as a comprehensive range of shipborne, airborne and
land-based terminals. Astrium’s
subsidiaries Paradigm in the UK and MilSatServices in Germany provide end-to-end SATCOM services to
government and military customers.
Astrium, a wholly owned subsidiary of
EADS, is dedicated to providing civil and defence space systems and services.
In 2008, Astrium had a turnover of €4.3 billion and 15,000 employees in France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Spain and the Netherlands. Its three main areas of activity are
Astrium Space Transportation for launchers and orbital infrastructure, Astrium
Satellites for spacecraft and ground segment and Astrium Services for the
development and delivery of satellite services.
EADS is a global leader in aerospace,
defence and related services. In 2008, EADS generated revenues of €43.3 billion
and employed a workforce of more than 118, 000.
Press contacts:
Daniel Mosely (Astrium UK)
Tel.: +44 (0)1 438 77 8180
Matthieu Duvelleroy (Astrium FR)
Tel.: +33 (0) 1 77 75 80 32
Ralph Heinrich (Astrium
GER)
Tel.: +49 (0) 89 607 33971
Francisco Lechón (Astrium SP) Tel.: +34 91 586 37 41
www.astrium.eads.net
