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US Navy Expands ALL.SPACE SATCOM Fleet with 59 Hydra MAX 2 Terminals

US Navy Expands ALL.SPACE SATCOM Fleet with 59 Hydra MAX 2 Terminals

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ThreatCluster •November 12, 2026 at 18:47 UTC
  • •US Navy orders 59 Hydra MAX 2 terminals, totaling 108 units.
  • •Combined orders exceed $25 million, enhancing maritime communications.
  • •Hydra MAX 2 supports crewed and uncrewed platforms with multi-orbit connectivity.

The US Navy has ordered 59 additional Hydra MAX 2 satellite communications terminals from ALL.SPACE, increasing its total procurement to 108 units. This order follows a previous procurement of 49 Hydra 2 terminals, with combined orders valued at over $25 million. The Hydra MAX 2, launched in July 2026, is designed for resilient maritime communications and supports crewed and uncrewed platforms. The technology provides access to high-capacity Ka-band low Earth orbit constellations while maintaining interoperability with various orbital networks. Rod McCurdy, CEO of ALL.SPACE, emphasized that this follow-on order reflects the Navy's confidence in their multi-orbit communications capabilities. The terminals are part of a broader strategy to enhance assured communications for distributed military operations.

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2026-07-01
Hydra MAX 2 launched
ALL.SPACE launched the Hydra MAX 2 satellite communications terminal, enhancing maritime communication capabilities.
Spaceanddefense
2026-11-10
US Navy orders additional terminals
The US Navy placed an order for 59 more Hydra MAX 2 terminals, increasing their total to 108.
Spaceanddefense
2026-11-12
ALL.SPACE announces order completion
ALL.SPACE confirmed the US Navy's order of 59 Hydra MAX 2 terminals, valued over $25 million.
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What is the total number of terminals ordered by the US Navy?
The US Navy has ordered a total of 108 Hydra MAX 2 and Hydra 2 terminals.
What capabilities does the Hydra MAX 2 terminal provide?
The Hydra MAX 2 terminal provides access to high-capacity Ka-band LEO constellations and interoperability with GEO, MEO, and HEO networks.
When was the Hydra MAX 2 launched?
The Hydra MAX 2 was launched in July 2026.