Lockheed to Deliver Military Satellite Communication System to Australia

American aerospace company Lockheed Martin is partnering with Australian engineering firm Shoal Group to deliver next-generation military satellite communications (SATCOM) systems to the Australian Defence Forces.

Under the Joint Project (JP) 9102 program, the two companies will provide an independent communications network and enhanced space control program to bolster Australia’s military capabilities.

Lockheed will be responsible for overall solution design, while Shoal will take care of SATCOM early-stage systems engineering, essential project reviews, milestones, modeling, and simulations.