ABU DHABI, UAE: Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PJSC (Yahsat) introduced that its authorities division, Yahsat Government Solutions (YGS), has agreed with EDGE Group entity, NIMR, a number one producer of combat-proven wheeled military vehicles, to line-fit pre-qualified Comms-On-The-Move (COTM) options (Interoperable Satellite Connectivity Solutions) on NIMR’s vehicular systems.
The settlement was introduced on the World Defense Show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and builds on the partnership formed between the entities by the signing of a MoU recently on the International Defence Exhibition & Conference (IDEX) 2021 in Abu Dhabi, UAE final year.
That MoU allowed each entities to develop a idea design demonstrating how NIMR’s military vehicles can be equipped with Yahsat’s COTM options (Interoperable Satellite Connectivity Solutions). During the World Defense Show, Yahsat and NIMR are showcasing one of Yahsat’s terminals fitted onto NIMR’s AJBAN 442A vehicle.
By pre-testing and integrating Yahsat’s COTM options on various connected vehicular systems, Yahsat has been able to take away dangers and undesirable prices related to system integration for its customers.
Through the agreement, Yahsat will leverage NIMR’s community and existing relationship with the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to increase its attain and increase buyer acquisition. NIMR will have the chance to expand its value-chain and offer connected vehicles to their buyer base with a secured satcom community – each Ka-band and L-band.
Commenting on the announcement, Eisa Al Shamsi, General Manager, YGS, said: “We are happy to have reached this milestone with NIMR, constructing upon our MoU that was signed in 2021. At Yahsat, we perceive the wants of our customers within the Defence industry and offer platform-integrated, satellite-enabled and ready-to-deploy COTM solutions.
With our companions and options providers, we present advanced, end-to-end, managed COTM services for complex, land-based and maritime vehicular platforms, backed by around-the-clock upkeep and support to make sure superlative performance, reliability and security.
Through this agreement, we glance ahead to persevering with our ongoing support to the UAE Government whereas additionally successfully increasing our services to the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, working towards fulfilling the Kingdom’s demand for state-of-the-art satellite tv for pc connectivity solutions.”
Abri du Plessis, CEO, NIMR, said: “As the region’s main producer of combat-proven armoured vehicles, we’re delighted to announce our settlement with the UAE’s global satellite tv for pc services operator to equip our state-of-the-art platforms with their pioneering satcom solutions. This strategic partnership displays our dedication to make use of the newest applied sciences that guarantee our customers excel on the field.”
As the popular satcom supplier of the UAE Government and different semi-governmental entities, Yahsat is ideally positioned to present comprehensive, safe and interoperable satellite tv for pc connectivity and multi-mission options to support operations throughout land, sea and air. The Group’s flexible, beyond-line-of-sight options allow superior command and management of military vehicles from any location, enabling the extension of their operational range.
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