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Blogs & Articles Defense Industrial Choosing a Tactical Satcom Terminal: 7 Questions Every Procurement Team Should Ask A practical buyer's guide for comparing military satellite terminals, from SWaP budget to IP ownership. Article Read article

Blogs & Articles Industrial Beyond Coverage: Defense-Proven Private Satellite Networks, Built for Industry HiSKY SmartLITE takes HiSKY's private satellite network technology into large-scale civilian deployment. Article Read article

Blogs & Articles Defense Industrial Beyond Line of Sight: Designing Resilient Communications for Loitering Munitions and UAVs As loitering munitions and UAVs move toward larger, more cost-sensitive fleets, beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) communications become a platform-design decision. Article Read article

Blogs & Articles Defense Extending the Tactical Bubble: Satcom for Border Security and Dismounted Forces Tactical network extension with a manpack satcom terminal closes the gap without replacing the radios your units already trust. Article Read article

Blogs & Articles Defense Why Multi-Orbit Satcom Is the New Resilience Strategy for Military Satellite Networks Orbit diversity is becoming the defense-grade standard for a resilient military satellite network. Article · HiSKY Engineering Team Read article

Blogs & Articles Defense Industrial From Innovation to the Battlefield: How HiSKY Is Redefining Military Satellite Communications How HiSKY brings low-SWaP terminals and private, sovereign satellite networks to defense platforms. Article Read article

Brochures & Data Sheets Defense ForceLITE system brochure Open PDF

Blogs & Articles Defense Beyond Starlink Rethinking satellite communications and sovereign control for contested environments. Article · HiSKY CTO Read article

Use Cases Defense Secure BLOS SATCOM for UAV Swarm Operations Secure beyond-line-of-sight command, telemetry and mission-data connectivity for tactical UAV operations. Use case Read use case

Brochures & Data Sheets Industrial SmartLITE system brochure Open PDF

Use Cases Industrial Agriculture & Smart Farming Satellite IoT for visibility, control and management of farm assets beyond terrestrial coverage. Use case Read use case

Brochures & Data Sheets Defense ForceLITE terminal data sheet Open PDF

Brochures & Data Sheets Defense CASTOR data sheet Open PDF

Use Cases Defense GEO Tactical SATCOM for Land-Border Operations Command, video and voice across a 400 km frontier where radio, fibre and cellular coverage run out. Use case Read use case

Brochures & Data Sheets Defense Industrial SIRIUS data sheet Open PDF

Use Cases Industrial Critical Infrastructure A private satellite network as the primary link for remote assets and a non-cellular backup for critical sites. Use case Read use case PR & News Kratos and HiSKY Partner to Enable Kratos’ OpenSpace® and HiSKY’s Smartellite™ Solutions to Work Together for IoT and Related Satellite Network Services in Virtual and Cloud Environments August 5, 2025 Read news PR & News HiSKY Continues its Growth Momentum with New Contracts Valued at $31M July 7, 2025 Read news

Brochures & Data Sheets Defense Industrial ALTAIR data sheet Open PDF

Use Cases Defense GNSS-Resilient Positioning for Mission-Critical Platforms Positioning when GPS is unavailable, jammed or spoofed, using the existing HiSKY GEO SATCOM infrastructure. Use case Read use case

Use Cases Industrial Remote Solar Energy Sites Satellite monitoring and control for autonomous solar energy sites in remote regions. Use case Read use case

Use Cases Defense Satellite Connectivity for Smart Border Fence Sensor Networks Smart-fence monitoring and control over satellite where radio, fibre and cellular coverage run out. Use case Read use case

Use Cases Defense Satellite-Enabled Situational Awareness in a Contested Environment Beyond-line-of-sight situational awareness for dismounted operators, using private Ka-band SATCOM and Edge AI. Use case Read use case

Use Cases Defense GEO Tactical SATCOM for Sea Operations Extending C2, telemetry, voice and IP connectivity to vessels at sea - beyond the reach of terrestrial cellular and RF infrastructure. Use case Read use case

Use Cases Industrial Emergency & Rescue One satellite network for IoT, voice and field-radio connectivity during emergency response and recovery. Use case Read use case

Use Cases Industrial Precision Farming in Brazil Satellite connectivity for farming machinery across remote farmland. Use case Read use case

Use Cases Industrial Sea & Fisheries Satellite voice, text and vessel telemetry for sea fleets beyond coastal coverage. Use case Read use case

Use Cases Industrial Utilities Connectivity Satellite M2M connectivity for remote utility assets. Use case Read use case

Brochures & Data Sheets Defense Industrial VEGA Ku data sheet Open PDF

Brochures & Data Sheets Defense Industrial VEGA Ka data sheet Open PDF

Brochures & Data Sheets Defense Industrial Hub Base Station brochure Open PDF

HiSKY SmartLITE | Low SWaP Satellite Connectivity

SmartLITE brings HiSKY's satellite communications technology to platforms where size, weight, power and deployment scale matter. This system overview introduces a complete solution built around the terminal, hub and network management system.

HiSKY ForceLITE | Rugged SATCOM for Defense Missions

Harsh conditions and contested environments place demanding requirements on satellite communications. ForceLITE is HiSKY's rugged defense system, combining compact, low SWaP terminals with sovereign connectivity for platforms operating in the field.

The HiSKY Story | Sovereign Satellite Communications

HiSKY builds end-to-end satellite communication systems that keep drones, vehicles and other beyond-line-of-sight platforms connected wherever they operate. Our small, low-power Ku/Ka-band terminals, hub and network management system give customers a fully sovereign, private network that they control end to end.

HiSKY Product Portfolio | SmartLITE and ForceLITE

One core. Two systems. Explore HiSKY's satellite communications portfolio, from the SmartLITE system for industrial applications to the ForceLITE system for defense requirements.

Why HiSKY | Sovereign SATCOM Built Around Your Mission

Different missions share a demanding communications challenge. Discover HiSKY value, bringing a complete terminal, hub and network management architecture with GPS-independent operation, multi-orbit redundancy and capabilities designed to reduce detection and resist jamming. In-house development enables platform customization, while continued engagement with operators supports the system throughout its life cycle.

HiSKY VEGA 8x8 Ka | Compact Satellite Communications

More bandwidth, less size, weight and power. Meet VEGA 8x8 Ka, a compact terminal in HiSKY's SmartLITE portfolio for small platforms that need secure, long-range satellite communications. This short product introduction highlights the balance between connectivity requirements and the limited space and power available on compact platforms.

HiSKY VEGA 8x8 Ku | Low SWaP SATCOM for Small Platforms

When every gram and every watt counts, small platforms still need dependable connectivity. VEGA 8x8 Ku brings secure, long-range satellite communications to crewed and uncrewed platforms in a compact form.

HiSKY ALTAIR 16x8 Ku | Compact Long Range SATCOM

Your platform got smaller. Your bandwidth requirements did not. ALTAIR 16x8 Ku addresses that challenge with reliable, long-range satellite communications and a focus on reducing size, weight and power. This short overview introduces ALTAIR within the HiSKY SmartLITE terminal portfolio for platforms that need satellite connectivity within a limited installation footprint.

HiSKY SIRIUS 16x16 Ku | Continuous Satellite Connectivity

Continuous connectivity is a mission requirement, even when the field leaves little room for bulky equipment. Meet SIRIUS 16x16 Ku, part of HiSKY's SmartLITE satellite terminal portfolio.

HiSKY ForceLITE CASTOR | Rugged 8x16 Ku SATCOM

Meet CASTOR 8x16 Ku, a rugged satellite terminal in HiSKY's ForceLITE defense portfolio. Designed for demanding field conditions, CASTOR combines secure, sovereign connectivity with a compact form for platform integration.

HiSKY ForceLITE ORION | Rugged 16x16 Ku SATCOM

Secure, sovereign command and control on the move. ORION 16x16 Ku is a rugged terminal in HiSKY's ForceLITE defense portfolio, built for platforms operating in harsh environments.

Sea SATCOM | Connecting Crewed and Uncrewed Vessels | HiSKY

Beyond the coastal horizon, cellular coverage and line-of-sight radio can no longer support a vessel's communications needs. This sea use case shows how HiSKY connects crewed and uncrewed vessels and offshore platforms through a private GEO satellite network.

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