Session 1.6c: Conference Product Brief: Connected Coalition: How a Proliferated LEO Network Strengthens Allied Operations
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| Tuesday, November 17, 2026 |
| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM |
| Menzies Theatre |
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Presentation Outline
On the ground, at sea, and at the tactical edge, coalition advantage depends on whether allied and partner forces can connect, share information, and sustain operations together — especially across the distances and dispersed postures that define the Indo-Pacific.
Andrew McLennan will outline how Amazon's proliferated LEO network is evolving to help close that gap, including capabilities designed to give coalition forces more pathways for mission-critical data, greater geographic diversity, and a faster route to interoperable operations. The update will cover what has changed in the network and what those changes mean in practice: more options to connect, more ways to reroute when links are disrupted, and a common infrastructure layer that lets allied forces operate together without requiring every nation to build from the ground up.
The measure of success for Australia and its partners is straightforward: can a coalition share information, adapt when networks are degraded, and sustain operations as one force?
Speaker
Mr Andrew McLennan
Senior Business Development Lead
Amazon Leo for Government
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Biography
As the Senior Business Development Lead for Amazon Leo Government Oceania region, Andrew McLennan leverages more than 20 years of experience in satellite communications to drive the development of critical broadband connectivity.
Andrew McLennan brings a proven history of driving significant business growth, managing high-performing teams, and developing strategic partnerships to Amazon Leo. Andrew is skilled in negotiating complex contracts and delivering innovative satellite services to meet the needs of Federal, State and Local Government. Recognized for his exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence product development and policy at the senior government leadership level, Andrew joined as the Regional Lead in November 2024 to manage the introduction of Amazon Leo Government.
Andrew’s career highlights include his role as Sales Director ANZ at Inmarsat Global Government, where he managed the ANZ Global Government Sales Team and P&L for the ANZ region. He successfully launched the Global Xpress Government Satellite service in the region and developed strategies to win significant contracts, including the Australian Defence Force contract PR1272 Satellite Services Contract and the SouthPAN satellite services contract with Geoscience Australia and Land Information Systems New Zealand. Prior to his tenure at Inmarsat, Andrew held various leadership positions in the satellite communications and technology sectors. Andrew has been recognized for his contributions to the industry, including “Inmarsat” being nominated and a finalist for the Essington Lewis Award in 2021.
Andrew McLennan brings a proven history of driving significant business growth, managing high-performing teams, and developing strategic partnerships to Amazon Leo. Andrew is skilled in negotiating complex contracts and delivering innovative satellite services to meet the needs of Federal, State and Local Government. Recognized for his exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence product development and policy at the senior government leadership level, Andrew joined as the Regional Lead in November 2024 to manage the introduction of Amazon Leo Government.
Andrew’s career highlights include his role as Sales Director ANZ at Inmarsat Global Government, where he managed the ANZ Global Government Sales Team and P&L for the ANZ region. He successfully launched the Global Xpress Government Satellite service in the region and developed strategies to win significant contracts, including the Australian Defence Force contract PR1272 Satellite Services Contract and the SouthPAN satellite services contract with Geoscience Australia and Land Information Systems New Zealand. Prior to his tenure at Inmarsat, Andrew held various leadership positions in the satellite communications and technology sectors. Andrew has been recognized for his contributions to the industry, including “Inmarsat” being nominated and a finalist for the Essington Lewis Award in 2021.
