CARLSBAD, Calif., March 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat
Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, in
partnership with MDA, a Maxar Technologies company, today announced
Viasat's KOR-24A Small Tactical Terminal (STT) was selected by the
Canadian Department of National Defence in September 2018 to support its ASCCM project.
Viasat's STT is the world's only multi-channel, software-upgradable
radio capable of performing Link 16 communications in a small form
factor and includes interoperable functionality to improve
communications between U.S. and international military agencies
requiring information from multiple networks.
Through the award, Viasat and MDA will support the Canadian
Armed Forces' efforts to modernize computer suite and data link
radios. Viasat's STT will be a key enabler of improved
interoperable network communications by significantly enhancing
voice and data capabilities across air, land and sea platforms.
"This award once again validates the field-proven
interoperability and performance capabilities of Viasat's STT,"
said Ken Peterman, president, Government Systems, Viasat.
"Viasat and MDA remain committed to delivering today's most
comprehensive portfolio of Link 16 tactical data link solutions
that meet the size, weight and power (SWaP) requirements needed to
support assured communications across a variety of Canadian Armed
Forces platforms."
"This award is yet another example of the growing partnership
between Viasat and MDA, which leverages a dedicated and skilled
Canadian workforce to meet the critical communications needs of the
Canadian Armed Forces," said Mike
Greenley, group president, MDA.
Viasat is an industry leader in Link 16 tactical data links with
today's most extensive portfolio of terminal configurations and
form factors and thousands of systems fielded to allied countries
around the globe. Viasat's Link 16 radio communications systems
provide U.S. and international allied warfighters with greater
situational awareness by exchanging digital data over a common
communication link that is continuously and automatically updated
in real-time, reducing the chance of fratricide or duplicate
assignments, while significantly enhancing mission effectiveness
even in harsh and severely contested environments.
About MDA
MDA is an internationally recognized leader
in space robotics, space sensors, satellite payloads, antennas and
subsystems, surveillance and intelligence systems, defence and
maritime systems, and geospatial radar imagery. MDA's extensive
space expertise and heritage translates into mission-critical
defence and commercial applications that include multi-platform
command, control and surveillance systems, aeronautical information
systems, land administration systems and terrestrial robotics. MDA
is also a leading supplier of actionable mission-critical
information and insights derived from multiple data sources.
Founded in 1969, MDA is recognized as one of Canada's most successful technology ventures
with locations in Richmond,
Ottawa, Brampton, Montreal, Halifax and the United Kingdom. MDA is a Maxar Technologies
company (TSX: MAXR; NYSE: MAXR). For more information, visit
www.mdacorporation.com.
About Viasat
Viasat is a global communications
company that believes everyone and everything in the world can be
connected. For more than 30 years, Viasat has helped
shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around
the world communicate. Today, the Company is developing the
ultimate global communications network to power high-quality,
secure, affordable, fast connections to impact people's lives
anywhere they are—on the ground, in the air or at sea. To learn
more about Viasat, visit: www.viasat.com, go
to Viasat's Corporate Blog, or follow the Company on
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Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains
forward-looking statements and information, which reflect the
current view of Viasat, Inc. and MDA with respect to future events
and financial performance. The forward-looking statements in
this regard include statements about the value, performance and
benefits of Viasat's STT. Readers are cautioned that actual
results could differ materially from those expressed in any
forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results
to differ include: contractual problems, product defects,
manufacturing issues or delays, regulatory issues, technologies
that do not perform according to expectations; and increased
competition and other factors affecting the government and defense
sectors generally. In addition, please refer to the risk factors
contained in Viasat's SEC filings available
at www.sec.gov, including Viasat's most recent
Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any
forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on
which they are made. Viasat undertakes no obligation to
update or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason.
Copyright © 2019 Viasat, Inc. All rights reserved. All other
product or company names mentioned are used for identification
purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective
owners. Viasat is a registered trademark of Viasat,
Inc.
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