SES, headquartered in Luxembourg, is one of the world’s leading satellite operators, managing a fleet of over 70 satellites across geostationary (GEO) and medium Earth orbits (MEO). It is especially known for its O3b network, which delivers low-latency broadband to underserved regions, and for its hybrid GEO + MEO strategy that combines wide-area coverage with fiber-like connectivity. SES serves a diverse range of customers—including broadcasters, mobile operators, governments, maritime, aviation, and enterprises—offering services such as video distribution, direct-to-home broadcasting, mobility connectivity, and cloud-optimized satellite solutions. Recently, SES announced its purchase of Intelsat, bringing together two of the world’s largest satellite operators to create a global leader in multi-orbit communications and broadcasting.

Intelsat, based in McLean, Virginia, is the oldest and one of the largest commercial satellite operators, with a global fleet of more than 50 satellites in GEO. Founded in 1964 as an intergovernmental consortium and privatized in 2001, Intelsat has long been a backbone of global communications, supporting television broadcasting, in-flight connectivity, maritime broadband, enterprise networking, and secure government communications. While SES differentiates itself with its multi-orbit innovation, Intelsat leverages its extensive GEO infrastructure and deep legacy in global media distribution and connectivity. Together, they represent two of the most influential players in shaping satellite-powered communications worldwide.

U.S. Army Awards $89.6M Sustainment Tactical Network Contract to SES Space & Defense
The United States Army has awarded SES Space & Defense a five-year, $89.6 million Sustainment Tactical Network (STN) contract to deliver commersial satellite communications (COMSATCOM) services. The STN program will support strategic long-haul network transport and base-support communications for combat service support, the Department of Defense (DoD), and other U.S. government agencies. Under the contract, SES Space & Defense, working with the Commercial Satellite Communications Office (CSCO), will provide commercial Ku-band geostationary satellite service to ensure secure, global connectivity. The service will leverage commercial teleports, specialized equipement, and COMSATCOM links, integrated with terrestrial-based network infrastructure to connect Global Network Centers (GNC) and teleports, delivering a cohesive and resilient communications network for mission critical operations.

NSPA Awards $200M MEO Global Services Contract to SES 
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has awarded SES a contract to deliver secure, high-performance, low-latency satellite services via its medium earth orbit (MEO) constellation. This capability will allow global missions for NATO member governments, agencies, and military forces. The MEO Global Services (MGS) contract is a three-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) agreement values at $200 million, with two optional one-year extensions. this contract is the first under the Global Contracted Satellite Communications Support Partnership (GCC SATCOM SP), established by the United Stated and Luxembourg under NSPA auspices. Through this contract, NATO counties will gain acces to SES's global end-to-end commercial managed services network and national sovereign networks leveraging O3b mPower services. the O3b mPower system delivers interoperability, flexibility, and government-controlled secure communications, enabling tactical units to operate with resilient, mission-critical connectivity worldwide.

U.S Army Awards $3.6M SaaMS Pilot Contracts to SES Space & Defense
The United States Army has awarded SES Space & Defense with $3.6 million ceiling blanket purchase agreement for the pilot program to provide Satellite Communications (SATCOM) as a Managed Service (SaaMS). This contract aims to streamline commercially leased SATCOM network services to provide a flexible, mission-tailored communications needs. Awarded to Global Enterprise Solutions (GES) that was aquired by SES in 2022, the SaaMS Pilot will offer a turnkey, end-to-end managed subscription service. this includes connectivity to commercial teleports and internaet services, augmenting SATCOM capabilities at fiver diverse locations spanning three combatant commands: NORTHCOM, EUCOM, and USINDOPACOM. The program will operate under gauranteed Service Level Agreements (SLAs), ensuring service availability and commited information rates across all service areas. Support will be provided by SES Space & Defense's 24/7 global Network Operations and Security Center (NOSC), integrated with its glaship information and Communications Technology (ICT) Portal. This setup delivers real-time network visibility and situational awareness for U.S. Army customers.

U.S. Air Force Awards $46.8M GEO Ku-Band Contract to SES Space & Defense
The United States Air Force (USAF) Air Combat Command (ACC) has awarded SES Space & Defense a $46.8 million multi-year contract to deliver Geostationary (GEO) Ku-band satellite services in support of the ACC's REmotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) training and testing program. Leveraging SES's high-throughput GEO satellite (HTS) fleet, the contract will provide ground-to-air and air-to-ground transmission coverage across the continental United States (CONUS), Hawaii, Alaska, and the Pacific Ocean for airborne operations. Network management and monitering for the program will be handled by SES Space & Defense's Global Network Operations Center (GNOSC), ensuring reliable, high-performance connectivity for mission-critical RPA operations.  

SOVEREIGN Aero-ISR mPOWERED
Aero-ISR safeguards sovereign security by routing all traffic through sovereign-owned gateways, leveraging government-preferred waveforms and terminals protected by MEO anti-jam and resiliency features. The system can transport data from all onboard sensors with a 20 Mbps return link to any designated site, enabling Ground 3 UAVs to operate beyond line-of-sight without restrictions. Bandwidth can be dynamically allocated between sites and across forward and return links to ensure operational efficiency. Aero-ISR also offeres terminal technology adaptability, tailored to the exact size, weight, and power (SWaP) requirements of each UAV platoform. its scalable architecture supports migratation to higher frequencies to accodmadate increasing sensor data rates and throughput demands. A global fleet delivers unparralled capacity and the ability to operate across all frequency bands - including X-band and military Ka-band on the GovSat-1 satellite. Aero-ISR provides high-throughput, lowlatency connectivity for the most demanding missions.

SOVEREIGN NAVAL mPOWERED service
The SES O3b mPOWER satellite communications system extends high-mobility communications across entire fleets of naval vessels, delivering secure, resilient connectivity enhanced by location obfuscation, MEO anti-jam capabilities, and advanced resiliency features. Full government control, operators can manage bandwidth allocations, route traffic through sovereign gateways, and define private network topologies, all while using the waveforms and hardware of their choice. O3b mPOWER delivers high-throughput, low-latency connectivity with flexible forward and return link configurations, supporting a wide range of services, including: 

Television and video-on-demand
Radio and voice communications
Personal health services
Online education and training

By combining secure control, operational flexibility, and resilient global coverage, O3b mPOWER ensures naval forces remain connected, coordinated and mission ready at sea.  

SOVEREIGN FIXED ENTERPRISE mPOWERED
The SES O3b mPOWER satellite communications system delivers high-throughput, low-latency connectivity of up to 1.8 Gbps per terminal to forward-operating bases, expeditionary camps, humanitarian missions, and remote government operations. Full governement control, operators can manage bandwidth, route traffic throguh sovereign gateways, and define private network topologies to meet mission-specific requirements. transportable ground terminals enable the rapid creation or reconstitution of deployed networks, ensureing operational resilience in austere or contested environments. O3b mPOWER is fully compatible with standard military encryption solutions, including High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptor (HAIPE) devices, ensuring secure, reliable communications in support or crititcal missions anywhere in the world.

SOVEREIGN COTM mPOWERED
SES Communications-on-the-Move (COTM) delivers high-throughput, low-latency connectivity with combined forward and return link speeds of up to 40 Mbps. Leveraging sovereign beams and government encryption solutions, including High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptor (HAIPE), COTM is reinforced by advanced anti-jam and resiliency features to ensure mission-critical communications remains secure and uninterrupted. The system is designed for ease of deployment, utilizing state-of-the-art single-antenna COTM terminals that are lightweight, user-friendly, and quick to install on vehicle rooftops. Enhanced sovereign control is achieved by routing traffic through government-owned gateways and enabling customer-specific private network topologies using preferred waveforms and terminals. O3b mPower integration allows for seamless interfacing with existing equipment, minimizing capital expenditures and ensuring continuity for operational personnel. COTM enables real-time, secure coordination of complex operations with low-probability detection and interception, giving defense and government user the confidence to communicate anywhere without compromise.

HADR
The Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Recovery (HADR) delivers instant infrastructure through a Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) terminal, capable of reconnecting entire communities while supporting recovery teams rebuilding critical infrastructure. Powered by SES GEO and MEO high-throughput satellites, SES is end-to-end network ensures fast, reliable performance of cloud applications for real-time response coordination. This provides mission-critical communications both in the immediate aftermath of a disaster and for long-term humanitarian projects. SES offers flexible service packages including:

Bandwidth-only,
Equipment & Bandwidth,
Fully Managed Services with dedicated engineering support

The Service Level Agreements (SLAs) guarantee committed connectivity, to deliver both flexibility and cost-effectiveness. SES also provides managed customer services tailored to disaster response needs that range from specialized training and solution add-ons to annual systems testing to ensure teams are prepared before disaster strikes.
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GOVSATCOM
The European Governmental Satellite Communications (GOVSATCOM) provides secure, resilient communications for public and civilian authorities including police, border guards, firefighters, civilian and military crisis response forces. it supports joint security and defense missions across land, sea, and air, ensuring operational readiness in both peace and emergency scenarios. Mission applications include:

Disaster response: secure communications for natural and man-made disasters, humanitarian crises, and maritime emergencies.
Security & surveillance: connectivity for sea, air, land, and pre-frontier surveillance; monitoring and control of external or green borders; detection and tracking of approaching vehiciles and individuals
National Security & Law Enforcement: Maritime security, fishery monitoring, satellite communication traffic surveillance, and search-and-rescue operations.
Institutional Communications: Secure links between EU delegations, ECHO field offices, EU High and Special Representative and intra-EU governmental bodies.

SES GOVSATCOM REACH meets the needs of governmental and instituational user requiring performance comparable to dedicated Single Channel Per Carrier (SCPC) links, with flexibility of platform-based services. it delivers constant, symmetrical bitrates for high-demand applications such as real-time, high-data-rate streaming from fixed or mobile platforms. Users can configure service via an online mission-planning platform, specifying activation date, geographic coverage, and dervice duration. GOVSATCOM supports end-to-end encryption and incorporates operational features for interference and jamming mitigation, ensuring secure and uniterrupted communications in any operational environment.  

Quantum Key Distribution
SES provides quantum-resistant technology to protect government communications against emerging cyber threats. The Satellite Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) leverages the principle of quantum mechanics to securely generate and exchange encryption keys to ensure any interception attempt, even from quantum computers, is instantly detectable. QKD provides global coverage for secure key distribution accross long distances, including remote and isolated regions beyong the reach of terrestrial fiber networks. By using quantum entanglement and single-photon transmission, QKD allows for tamper-proof key exchanges with immediate detection of eavesdropping attempts. SES addresses vulnerabilities posed by advancing quantum technology to deliver long-term protection for critical communications and sensitive data. QKD integrates seamlessly into existing networks without service interruptions, enhancing traditional encryption protocols rather than replacing them. AS part of this commitment SES is preparing to demostrate end-to-end QKD using its EAGLE-1 low-earth-orbit (LEO) satellites, paving the way for a new era of ultra-secure, space-enabled communications.

Navigation
SES decade long experience provides experience hosting payloads, and operating global satellite networks, SES supports a wide range of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) downstream applications. SES delivers navigation solutions, operations support, and mission-critical networks for tracking, telemetry, and ground station connectivity worldwide. SES's Medium Earth Orbit capabilities provide global coverage for navigational services. The European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS) has hosted payloads on SES GEO satellites that enhance navigation signals across Europe for improved accuracy, integrity, and reliability. SES provides cybersecurity expertise and services underpinning activities for both EGNOS and Galileo. its resilient satellite network ensures Galileo's ground stations remain operational and accessible, even during primary network disruptions. SES also conducts in-orbit testing to validate the operational status of Galileo satellites and detect potential anomalies.
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