Wednesday, November 18, 2026

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Royal Theatre

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Presentation Outline

As modern military operations become increasingly data-driven, defence forces require more than satellite bandwidth. They need secure, resilient and interoperable communications architectures that support mission assurance, coalition operations and the ability to maintain sovereign control over sensitive operational data. This presentation will examine how next-generation low Earth orbit (LEO) networks can complement and enhance existing military satellite communications capabilities to provide greater operational flexibility for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and its allies. This session will explore how advanced LEO architectures can strengthen mission assurance through diversified orbital resilience, low-latency connectivity and ubiquitous coverage. Particular focus will be placed on the role of secure network design, cyber protection, sovereign data control and resilience against disruption, while maintaining seamless integration with existing defence SATCOM investments. The presentation will explore how modern space architectures can enable defence organizations to retain control over where mission data is routed, processed and managed, supporting national security requirements while enhancing operational effectiveness. It will also address the importance of interoperability between commercial and military communications environments, including support for Mil-Ka and Commercial Ka services, compatibility with Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) infrastructure, and alignment with allied communications frameworks.

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