- Globalstar (GSAT, Financial) partners with the U.S. Army for advanced satellite data solutions.
- The collaboration focuses on covert sensing and low probability of intercept/detection communications.
- Globalstar’s compact solutions aim to enhance situational awareness in remote environments.
Globalstar (GSAT), a leader in telecommunications infrastructure, has entered into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the United States Army. This partnership is set to evaluate Globalstar’s advanced satellite data solutions, particularly focusing on low probability of intercept (LPI) and low probability of detection (LPD) systems for covert sensing applications. These systems are essential for missions involving unmanned systems and logistics tracking in challenging environments.
The company's ultra low size, weight, power, and cost (SWaP-C) devices will be key in this collaboration, offering reliable performance for long-duration field deployments with minimal maintenance. These solutions are designed to function effectively where traditional communications are limited or unavailable, utilizing satellite connectivity to provide real-time field alerts and anomaly detection, thus boosting tactical situational awareness.
Globalstar’s technology leverages onboard processing to make autonomous decisions, crucial for secure operations in contested environments. The ability to function with inherent LPI and LPD capabilities, supported by a low Earth orbit (LEO) constellation, makes the Globalstar platform particularly suited to defense applications requiring resilience and security.
Dr. Paul E. Jacobs, CEO of Globalstar, emphasized the significance of this collaboration, stating, "This reflects our growing engagement with defense and federal partners, and we’re excited to leverage our satellite expertise to support the Army’s evaluation of cutting-edge satellite technologies."
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