Eutelsat To deliver LEO Connectivity For UK Government Operations Worldwide

• Eutelsat OneWeb LEO services to provide resilient, high-speed, low-latency connectivity to UK government operations globally
• Services to be delivered through trusted distribution partner NSSLGlobal, to support vital diplomatic, defence, policing, and disaster response operations
• Reflecting critical role of LEO services play in enhancing operational effectiveness and enabling secure, low-latency communications for government operations

Eutelsat Group has signed an agreement with NSSLGlobal, a leading provider in satellite communications systems to the maritime, enterprise, defence and government sectors and the UK’s FCDO Services (Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office) to deliver OneWeb low Earth orbit (LEO) connectivity services. This strategic partnership will support a broad range of critical UK government activities worldwide – including diplomatic missions, policing, resilience, defence and other essential operations.

Under the agreement, Eutelsat OneWeb’s LEO’s constellation will provide high-speed, low latency connectivity for British Embassies, High Commissions, and Consulates as well as broader UK government activities globally. Trusted partner NSSLGlobal will deliver fully managed, end-to-end services ensuring seamless support for FCDO missions across all sectors.

Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO services and user terminals will be deployed to enhance regional resilience and ensure continuity of operations as part of the FCDO’s commitment to hurricane preparedness and response across British Overseas Territories in the Caribbean.

Cyril Dujardin, President of the Connectivity Business Unit at Eutelsat Group, commented: “We are proud to support the UK government and its global missions by delivering secure, resilient connectivity worldwide, even in the most remote or challenging environments. This agreement reflects the critical role LEO services play in enhancing operational effectiveness and enabling secure, low-latency communications for government operations.”

Mike Astell, Chief Executive Officer, FCDO Services said: “This partnership marks an exciting new chapter in FCDO Services’ long history of providing secure satellite communications. By joining forces with NSSLGlobal and Eutelsat OneWeb, we’re enhancing our ability to deliver rapid, secure connectivity anywhere in the world. This reinforces our commitment to meeting the unique needs of our government customers.”

Sally-anne Ray, Group CEO, NSSLGlobal added, "We are proud to support FCDO Services in delivering the secure communications that government teams depend on. Eutelsat OneWeb's LEO technology is a valuable addition to the solutions we provide, giving government customers even greater resilience and choice, wherever their work takes them."

About Eutelsat Group
Eutelsat Group is a global leader in satellite communications, delivering connectivity and broadcast services worldwide. The Group was formed through the combination of the Company and OneWeb in 2023, becoming the first fully integrated GEO-LEO satellite operator with a fleet of 34 Geostationary satellites and a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation of more than 600 satellites. The Group addresses the needs of customers in four key verticals of Video, where it distributes more than 6,500 television channels, and the high-growth connectivity markets of Mobile Connectivity, Fixed Connectivity, and Government Services. Eutelsat Group’s unique suite of in-orbit assets and ground infrastructure enables it to deliver integrated solutions to meet the needs of global customers. The Company is headquartered in Paris and the Eutelsat Group employs more than 1,500 people across more than 50 countries. The Group is committed to delivering safe, resilient, and environmentally sustainable connectivity to help bridge the digital divide.

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