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PRESSR: Space42 and Cobham Satcom redefine L-band performance with new portfolio of Thuraya-4 terminals
PRESSR: Space42 and Cobham Satcom redefine L-band performance with new portfolio of Thuraya-4 terminals
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Abu Dhabi, UAE – Space42 ADX:SPACE42, the UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company with global reach, and Cobham Satcom, a global leader in satellite communications for defense, government, and commercial sectors, today announced the completion of the full range of advanced terminals for the Thuraya-4 Next Generation Satellite (T4-NGS). This expanded portfolio provides users with broadband-grade L-band service across government, national security, maritime, and commercial sectors.Together, the new terminals and the Thuraya-4 network deliver a new level of capability in L-band mobility and mission performance, giving users more ways to access high-throughput connectivity in the field.“Rooted in our strategy to be a leader in Non-Terrestrial Networks, we are scaling Thuraya-4 services through an ecosystem of trusted technology partners with proven field expertise,” said Sulaiman Al Ali, CCO, Space42. “Cobham Satcom’s leadership in secure mobile satellite systems enables customer access to the high-speed broadband and operational resilience that Thuraya-4 provides. We look forward to advancing our capabilities and maximizing existing coverage through the collaboration.”“Our new L-band terminals deliver the secure, resilient connectivity users need to operate effectively whether on the battlefield, in disaster zones or on the rough seas,” said Christophe Duret, CEO, Cobham Satcom. “With Thuraya-4 entering service, we’re enabling mission success for those who depend on reliable communications, whether in defense, humanitarian, commercial, or critical infrastructure applications.”The comprehensive Cobham Satcom terminal portfolio ensures users can rely on broadband-grade L-band connectivity exceeding 1 Mbps, even in contested or remote environments. This milestone follows the start of commercial service on Space42’s next-generation mobile communications satellite, Thuraya-4, in November 2025. Amongst the largest and most advanced geostationary satellites in orbit, it delivers resilient coverage across more than 100 countries in the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.Cobham Satcom’s Thuraya-4 terminal range meets the distinct demands of government, defense, maritime, and commercial users. All terminals are available in two variants: certified for military operation (MIL-810H, MIL-461) and high-end commercial-grade terminals (IP-68).The portfolio spans both Comms-on-t...