Kymeta announced it is accepting orders for its Goshawk u8 user terminal, designed specifically for government and global ministries of defence. With the growing need for satellite network flexibility and open network architecture that ensure secure, sovereign defence operations, the Goshawk u8 offers a critical solution at a time when allied nations prioritising secure, resilient, and rapidly deployable communications on the move.
The Kymeta Goshawk u8 delivers resilient and flexible, multi-orbit, multi-network satellite communications in a single terminal. Combining Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and Geostationary Orbit (GEO) satellite technologies alongside cellular connectivity, it allows for improved responsiveness to enable manoeuvre warfare tactics, such as rapid, focused and unexpected actions that can shatter an enemy’s cohesion.
As sovereign nations look to prioritise greater control over critical satcom infrastructure to stay ahead of emerging threats, the Goshawk u8, which has been designed to support data-centric, cloud-enabled operations, will ensure defense and government users remain connected whenever and wherever they need it most.
Rick Bergman, CEO and President of Kymeta, stated: “At Kymeta, we are relentless in our mission to empower those who protect and serve nations and communities. In a world where secure and independent communications are non-negotiable, the Goshawk u8 will provide government and defence users the freedom to operate with confidence. The Goshawk u8 comes at a time of heightened global demand for trusted, sovereign communications solutions, as governments, including the DoD and defence organisations, look to strengthen operational resilience amid an increasingly complex security landscape.”
The Goshawk has been in partner trials, receiving highly positive feedback. Customers are experiencing firsthand the innovation and value our solution delivers. This momentum is further fuelled by surging demand from the DoD and global militaries. As a result, demand for its cutting-edge Intelligent Communication Platforms (ICPs) continues to grow. These ICPs are setting a new standard for secure, reliable connectivity in mission-critical environments.
The Goshawk u8, which is easy to install and engineered for seamless mobility, is a fully customisable, compact and lightweight solution that integrates effortlessly across diverse vehicles and vessels. It provides reliable, network-redundant connectivity on the move to meet mission-critical demands and real-time operations for multinational defense operations.
The new antenna provides jamming mitigation for GNSS-denied operations, effortlessly integrating with existing networks. It supports high-bandwidth applications, enabling global defence units to access video streaming, data transmission and voice communication with minimal interruptions, even in remote or mobile scenarios.
The electronically steered antenna (ESA) has a user-friendly interface making connectivity quick and easy and its metamaterial casing and compact, lightweight profile enhances durability and reliability in harsh conditions.
