What Happened
Australian Military Expands Battlefield Communications Capabilities
Boeing Defence Australia has been awarded a contract to deliver next-generation Beyond Line-of-Sight satellite communications to the Australian Defence Force under the LAND 4140 program. The Class Two SATCOM capability is designed to provide faster, uninterrupted, and more reliable connectivity in complex and contested operational environments. The systems will use high-speed, wideband satellite links to strengthen connectivity, interoperability, and the flow of operational information across Australia’s Integrated Force. This award is the second contract Boeing Defence Australia will deliver under LAND 4140, according to Defence Industry Europe.