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UK MoD Seeks Lightweight SATCOM for UAVs

UK MoD Seeks Lightweight SATCOM for UAVs

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ThreatCluster •October 25, 2026 at 08:42 UTC
  • •UK MoD is exploring SATCOM options for UAVs.
  • •Suppliers must submit interest by October 26, 2026.
  • •Focus is on low-SWaP SATCOM systems for BLoS connectivity.

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) is conducting preliminary market engagement to explore satellite communications (SATCOM) technologies for uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs). This initiative aims to gather information on systems that can provide beyond-line-of-sight (BLoS) connectivity. Suppliers are invited to submit expressions of interest by October 26, 2026. The MoD is particularly interested in low-size, weight, and power (SWaP) SATCOM systems. This engagement is for information purposes only and does not constitute a formal tendering process. The MoD is assessing the availability, maturity, and feasibility of these technologies to enhance UAV operations.

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2026-10-19
Preliminary market engagement notice published
The UK MoD published a notice to gather information on SATCOM for UAVs, emphasizing that this is not a formal tendering process.
www.find-tender.service.gov.uk
2026-10-23
MoD requests supplier expressions of interest
The UK MoD announced it is seeking supplier input on SATCOM technologies for UAVs, with a deadline of October 26.
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What is the deadline for supplier submissions?
Suppliers must submit their expressions of interest by October 26, 2026.
Is this a formal tendering process?
No, the MoD has stated that this engagement is for information gathering only and does not constitute a formal tendering process.
What type of SATCOM systems is the MoD interested in?
The MoD is particularly interested in low-size, weight, and power (SWaP) SATCOM systems for UAVs.