Viasat won the contract for $14 million to provide in-flight satellite communications for the US Navy's fleet of C-37 executive transport aircraft, which are used to transport senior government officials.
Two-year agreement, announced 10 March 2026 year, covers communications for the Navy's C-37, Gulfstream-based executive jets, which are used to transport high-ranking officials, including the Minister of the Navy and other top managers. These aircraft rely on broadband for secure communications, video conferencing and data access during flights.
Viasat has long provided satellite communications services for US government executive transport aircraft. IN 2015 In 2015, the company was chosen to provide satellite communications services for the Navy's C-37 fleet. Then the Defense Information Systems Agency said, that Viasat is the only provider, able to provide the necessary service for aircraft, equipped with the company's ArcLight modem. ArcLight is a satellite communication system, designed specifically for military and government aircraft. It provides high-performance in-flight broadband, allowing crew and passengers to access voice and video data networks around the world as if they were secure, and in unprotected systems.
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