Tactical Edge Networking

Airborne, maritime, and terrestrial defense solutions.

Building on decades of delivering proven connectivity solutions, Hughes solves the challenges of complex multi-transport, multi-tiered networks, anywhere the mission takes you. Our team pulls from Hughes’ rich commercial base, engineering and connectivity expertise to partner with and deliver mission-ready solutions to military and industry partners alike.

Our accomplishments

Multi-orbit Airborne Connectivity for ISR

First multi-orbit/constellation solution with PACE plan automation, combined with standards-based hybrid terminal architecture, for airborne ISR.

Small UAS Search and Track

Multi-drone search and track missions operating small UAS (sUAS) systems across public and private network boundaries.

Standalone 5G Network

Private 5G deployment to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island and other locations around the world.

Arctic LEO SATCOM

The first managed LEO satellite communications (SATCOM) services to connect the Arctic region to sites around the globe in partnership with Eutelsat OneWeb.

Rotary Wing SATCOM

Reliable wideband satellite communication through rotor blades using patented enhanced software-defined waveforms.

Overlay Network Orchestration Deployments

Multi-transport network overlay and orchestration across diverse transports for mission-ready, resilient operations across airborne and terrestrial environments.

Turnkey, end-to-end solutions

Electonically Steered Antenna (ESA)

The Hughes self-aligning flat panel electronically steerable antenna (ESA) is available to Hughes customers and Eutelsat OneWeb distribution partners for high-performing, global, low-latency connectivity.

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Software-defined Modems and Terminals

Connect warfighters anytime and anywhere with multi-orbit satellite and wireless (5G) technology that’s modular, open, scalable and secure. For fixed and on-the-move communications: terrestrial, maritime, manned and Group 1-5 UAS airborne platforms.

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Multi-transport software-defined networking

Secure network management system for resilient communications across multiple transports: LEO/MEO/GEO, 5G, cable, and fiber.

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Aviation services and rapid prototyping

Deep design, manufacturing, and service experience with deployed in-flight connectivity and SATCOM systems gives us a full lifecycle understanding of airborne and spaceborne connectivity – we partner with you to move from prototype to operations.

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Custom engineering and manufacturing

With 30 years of experience and a state-of-the-art facility, we offer mission-critical onshore design and manufacturing services to partner with you on moving your ideas to production.

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