Industry News
Fleet Space Technologies signs Defence Space Command contract
Fleet's next generation of Centauri satellites will be used to develop and demonstrate a LEO satellite communications system focused on tactical communications and data transmission. [ + ]
AST SpaceMobile exceeds 10 Mbps in sat-to-phone downlink
AST SpaceMobile's space-based cellular capabilities are designed to be a critical extension for cellular communications. [ + ]
ACMA reviewing public safety class licence 4.9 GHz band
Back in 2013, the ACMA allocated 50 MHz of spectrum at 4.9 GHz for public safety purposes. Class licences must be reviewed every 10 years, so the present licence expires in October of this year. [ + ]
Military comms market valued at US$43 billion in 2023
The demand for enhanced communication, especially on the battlefield, is driving the growth of the military communications market. [ + ]
Comms Connect a hit in Christchurch
Comms Connect has made a successful return to Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, with over 530 attendees visiting the two-day conference and exhibition from 13–14 June. [ + ]
MoySEST project fosters digital transformation of rail
Through a broadband train-to-ground critical communication solution based on 5G technology, the project aims to accelerate the digital transformation of the railway sector in Spain. [ + ]
Transition to Tasmanian Government Radio Network begins soon
The $763m network has been built on a feature-rich platform providing a range of capabilities, including secure, encrypted communications for emergency service workers. [ + ]
DAMM TETRA solution chosen for new Indian airport
A new international airport under development in India will deploy a unified radio communication solution with DAMM high-capacity BS418 base stations at its core. [ + ]
NIST announces winners of dashboard design comp
The CommanDING Tech Challenge is a four-phase competition for designing next-generation incident command dashboards for first responders. [ + ]
DigiKey debuts rebrand with new logo and brand identity
Components distributor DigiKey has refreshed its look to mark its 50th anniversary, with a new logo, colour palette, typeface, tagline, simplified name and brand voice. [ + ]
Commpete fronts parliament supporting regional mobile
Commpete has reaffirmed its support for co-investment in regional telecommunications, emphasising its potential for positive impact on market competition in Australia. [ + ]
ACMA updates form for compliance statements following equipment rules changes
For radio equipment to be legally used on the electromagnetic spectrum in Australia, the supplier must ensure that the items comply with the relevant equipment standards. [ + ]
A/NZ signs $187.4m contract for SouthPAN satellite service
Every major industry across Australia and New Zealand is set to gain positioning and navigation benefits from the Southern Positioning Augmentation Network's new satellite service. [ + ]
Hytera MCPTT solution wins industry ICCA award
Hytera Communications has been recognised at the 2023 International Critical Communications Awards for its LECO Electricity mission-critical push-to-talk solution. [ + ]
Space community gets first look at hybrid optical/RF terminal
Developed entirely in Australia, the CHORUS prototype aims to create more stable and secured military satellite communications. [ + ]
