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Kymeta Launches Advanced SATCOM Terminal for National Security

Kymeta Launches Advanced SATCOM Terminal for National Security

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ThreatCluster •March 26, 2026 at 14:47 UTC
  • •Kymeta's Kestrel u5 is the smallest multi-orbit SATCOM terminal for national security.
  • •The terminal features seamless connectivity with a switching time of under 1 millisecond.
  • •Designed for resilience, it incorporates advanced technologies to withstand modern warfare challenges.

Kymeta Corporation has introduced the Kestrel™ u5, a cutting-edge multi-orbit SATCOM terminal designed for unmanned systems and national security applications. This terminal enables seamless connectivity across various networks and orbits, including LEO, GEO, HEO, and Elliptical. With a switching capability of under 1 millisecond, it is built to withstand the rigors of modern warfare, including RF jamming and shock damage. The Kestrel u5 features a lightweight design (less than 11kg) and incorporates advanced technologies such as Low Probability of Detection/Interception (LPD/LPI) and a metamaterials-based antenna surface. Its rugged construction allows for easy installation on unmanned vessels and vehicles, ensuring reliable communication in conflict scenarios. The terminal supports remote upgrades and offers full-duplex functionality, making it a future-ready solution for military operations. Tom Goebelbecker, Kymeta's SVP of National Security Programs, emphasized the importance of resilient connectivity in modern warfare. The Kestrel u5 aims to address the critical demands of data-driven conflict environments.

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2026-03-24
Kymeta announces Kestrel u5 SATCOM terminal.
2026-03-25
Kymeta releases detailed specifications and capabilities of Kestrel u5.

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