Military Satcoms

AN/PSC-14(C) BGAN Integrated Terminal Receives Inmarsat Case Approval

viasat — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 07:46:21 -0700

Only rugged terminal providing portable BGAN SATCOM and network encryption

ViaSat has received Inmarsat Case Approval for the ViaSat AN/PSC-14(C) rugged Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) integrated terminal. With Case Approval the AN/PSC-14(C) can be used throughout the Inmarsat BGAN network. The AN/PSC-14 is unique in the family of Inmarsat terminals as the only BGAN terminal that is ruggedized for portable or vehicle rack-mount communication, and that also provides HAIPE™ IS Type 1 IP network security.

BGAN is the world’s first mobile communications service to deliver simultaneous voice and broadband IP data to a portable device across most of the world's landmass. BGAN terminals support standard IP speeds of up to half-a-megabit per second and streaming IP data rates of up to 256 kbps.

“The PSC-14 is a welcome complement to the BGAN family of terminals for military users, and Inmarsat is pleased to grant case approval,” said Sal Manno, director of Army programs at Inmarsat. “This latest ViaSat BGAN product offering is an important milestone in the development of a BGAN terminal with HAIPE encryption inside.”

“The AN/PSC-14(C) can provide voice and high bandwidth, beyond-line-of-sight encrypted IP reach-back in conditions other BGAN terminals can survive only when turned off and tucked away in one or more rugged cases,” said Doug Poorman, ViaSat BGAN terminal program manager. “The multi-function AN/PSC-14 provides a full eight hours of transmit time using common battery packs used by other military radios or can operate using a standard 12-volt vehicle power adapter.”

National Security Agency certification for the secure BGAN terminal is pending. The AN/PSC-14(C) is complemented by the ViaSat VRT-100 that provides voice and IP services without encryption to enable rugged communication for commercial and military operations.More details on the features of the AN/PSC-14(C) and VRT-100, including how to buy or arrange for a demonstration, can be found at bgan.viasat.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Portions of this release, particularly statements about the performance and deliveries of ViaSat products and technology, may contain forward-looking statements regarding future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties. ViaSat wishes to caution you that there are some factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, including but not limited to: contractual problems, product defects, manufacturing issues or delays, regulatory issues, technologies not being developed according to anticipated schedules, or that do not perform according to expectations; and increased competition and other factors affecting the telecommunications industry generally. In addition, please refer to the risk factors contained in ViaSat’s SEC filings available at www.sec.gov, including without limitation, ViaSat’s annual reports on Form 10-K and ViaSat’s quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. ViaSat undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason.

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MD-1366 EBEM Modem Deliveries Reach 2,000; U.S. Army Orders More

viasat — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 09:09:01 -0700

Newest DoD standard modem expected to become most widely deployed bandwidth efficient modem

Carlsbad, CA – ViaSat Inc. (Nasdaq: VSAT) has delivered the 2000^th Enhanced Bandwidth Efficient Modem for U.S. Department of Defense teleport and U.S. Navy operations. The MD-1366 EBEM is interoperable with all legacy U.S. DoD modems, implements Mil-Std-188-165A, and includes new, efficient modes (Mil-Std-188-165B) for high-speed, point-to-point, satellite communications at fixed, quick-deploy, airborne, and shipboard installations. ViaSat also received additional follow on orders for another 100 EBEMs from the U.S. Army Communications and Electronics Command (CECOM) headquarters. Users cite increased throughput capacity, enabled by the ability to put more carriers on a single satellite transponder, as the primary advantage of the MD-1366 over other military point-to-point satcom modems.

The EBEM includes a number of improvements over Mil-Std-188-165A modems:

More bandwidth capacity through a new set of open standard features
Lowered system cost and weight with integrated Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 140-2 security, protecting all control, monitoring, and user traffic
Certification for the new Wideband Global Satcom system
Operation on commercial or military satellites in the X-, C-, Ku-, and Ka-band
Compatible with legacy military standard hardware

“Software defined MD-1366 modems can interoperate with deployed U.S. DoD and intelligence terminals and provide a cost-effective performance upgrade path that can either reduce satellite costs or increase throughput,” said Ric VanderMeulen, VP and general manager of Government Satcom at ViaSat. “We were selected by the U.S. Army as the price and performance leader and we anticipate that EBEM will become the most widely deployed point-to-point modem in the U.S. DoD inventory.”

The EBEM features advanced modulation and code rate options to optimize bandwidth efficiency, tighter carrier spacing to increase bandwidth capacity, improved signal-to-noise performance for power efficiency, and rates up to 155 Mbps compared to 20 Mbps rate for the modems it replaces. AUPC (Automatic Uplink Power Control), which keeps the link connected and maintains a constant throughput rate in harsh environments, ensures high performance regardless of heavy weather and other variations in satellite signal strength.

For more information or to purchase the EBEM, email gov.satcom@viasat.com.

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Portions of this release, particularly statements about the most widely deployed modem, the extension of technology to other programs, and the performance and deliveries of ViaSat products and technology, may contain forward-looking statements regarding future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties. ViaSat wishes to caution you that there are some factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, including but not limited to: contractual problems, product defects, manufacturing issues or delays, regulatory issues, technologies not being developed according to anticipated schedules, or that do not perform according to expectations; and increased competition and other factors affecting the telecommunications industry generally. In addition, please refer to the risk factors contained in ViaSat’s SEC filings available at www.sec.gov, including without limitation, ViaSat’s annual reports on Form 10-K and ViaSat’s quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. ViaSat undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason.

New Phase II Contract Award for Integrated Waveform Development and Fielding

viasat — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 06:56:48 -0700

Performance upgrades for demand assigned and ad hoc UHF SATCOM services planned for Fall ‘09.

ViaSat Inc. received a $9.3 million award from the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) to continue the development of the UHF SATCOM Integrated Waveform Channel Controller. This second phase of the Integrated Waveform (IW) development enables demand assigned services on UHF SATCOM networks to support new applications that require better performance and higher channel throughput.

IW, a requirement of the Department of Defense (DoD) Standardization Program, is designed to prolong the life of the UHF Demand Assigned Multiple Access (DAMA) SATCOM System through a series of network upgrades. DISA has increased the UHF SATCOM military performance specifications to match the need for faster, more efficient, and easier-to use communications.

The previous phase of this effort, awarded in April 2007, focused on implementing only pre-assigned services into the IW. In this new phase, ViaSat will enable demand assignment of preplanned services, support of ad-hoc services, and dynamic bandwidth allocation; all controlled by the ViaSat Channel Controller. During this final phase of the IW controller development, DISA will upgrade the IW Channel Controller architecture by integrating ViaSat RT-1828 radios at all Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Stations.

“DISA leadership in the evolution to IW will significantly enhance the capability of tactical UHF satellite communications for the warfighter,” said Phil Berry, VP and GM of ViaSat Government Satcom Systems. “ViaSat has invested heavily in development of both the RT-18XX terminal family and UHF Channel Control capabilities and the DOD’s selection of these as their platform of choice for IW reaffirms our commitment.”

ViaSat is also in the process of implementing the IW pre-assigned services into ViaSat MD-1324 modems and the RT-18xx family of UHF network terminals and expects an additional award in the near future for implementation of demand assigned services in these platforms.

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Airborne Broadband Ku-band Satcom Deployed by U.S. Special Forces for Real Time Data and Video Communications

viasat — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:12:19 -0700

System quickly configures C-130 aircraft for U.S. Special Forces missions

ViaSat Inc. has provided the U.S. Special Forces with a new airborne broadband satcom system to greatly enhance its warfighting capabilities. The system is already in use in the Middle East and coverage areas will expand as more terminals and hubs are delivered. This new operational capability, an extension of the ArcLight® mobile broadband system, is installed on C-130 aircraft, primarily for sending high resolution video back to higher command authorities for further analysis and identification. It also provides two way broadband communications for a variety of command and control needs. The U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is the first military organization to use the new satcom system which taps into the ArcLight commercial broadband satellite network for private business jets and maritime applications operated by ViaSat and SES Americom Government Services.

The C-130 satcom system is built around the advanced ArcLight modem and networking technology using a spread spectrum waveform to enable the use of mobile satellite antennas as small as 29 centimeters in diameter. The antenna is enclosed in a radome attached to a redesigned emergency escape hatch. In a few minutes, operators can configure an aircraft for their specific mission without any permanent aircraft alterations, then quickly return the aircraft to its normal configuration when the mission is complete, while maintaining safety-of-flight integrity. The U.S. Air Force-certified hatch-mount terminal enables secure access to Department of Defense wide area networks at raw data rates up to 10 Mbps inbound and 512 kbps outbound while airborne.

“This system was first demonstrated by the U.S. Joint Forces Command, was JITC Certified, declared ready for network-centric operations, and now is operational on these USSOCOM aircraft,” said Larry Taylor, ViaSat Government Satcom director of business development. “This new broadband service provides a much greater level of real-time situational awareness while leveraging commercial satcom technology to greatly reduce operational and support costs compared to other systems.”

The ArcLight spread spectrum technology assures regulatory compliance with FCC and ITU rules governing adjacent satellite interference. Licensed in over 25 countries, the system delivers a terrestrial broadband experience to aircraft, small maritime vessels, European trains, and ground on-the-move vehicles using commercial Ku-band satellites. It can also easily adapt to other frequency bands.

For additional information, contact Larry Taylor, ViaSat Government Satcom Systems, at 760-476-2432 or email larry.taylor@viasat.com.

New High Speed Networking Modem Development with Globecomm for Military Satellite Communications

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0800

Will Incorporate Commercial Bandwidth Efficiency Technologies Into Joint Internet Protocol Modem for Hub-Spoke Networking

Carlsbad, CA – ViaSat Inc. has received an order from Globecomm Systems Inc (GSI) for an open standard satellite communication network called the Joint Internet Protocol Modem (JIPM). The new networking modem is designed to integrate key technologies, including advanced commercial satellite networking and information assurance, into an integrated IP network for joint, interoperable communications. The JIPM is another network-centric enabling product from ViaSat intended to become a key component of the open systems architecture of the DoD, Army, Navy, and Air Force SATCOM systems.

GSI is the prime contractor for the JIPM program for the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) under the U.S. Army Program Executive Office Enterprise Information Systems (PEO EIS) Project Manager Defense Communications and Army Transmission Systems (PM DCATS) WorldWide Satellite Systems (WWSS) Program. GSI will provide program and contract management, while ViaSat provides the network system and modem design. The JIPM is intended to become a satellite modem standard for U.S. DoD joint forces to connect to the Global Information Grid through DISA teleports and STEP (Standard Tactical Entry Point) sites through both military and commercial satellites.

Under subcontract to GSI, ViaSat is responsible for the integration of a DVB-S2/DVB-RCS based IP satellite network and modems for hub-spoke networks employing FIPS 140-2, Level 2, AES-256 TRANSEC. The network and modems are also designed to include advanced features such as embedded TCP acceleration, adaptive coding and modulation, higher order modulation, mesh connectivity extensions, extensive QoS (Quality of Service) capabilities, extended network management, and IPv6.

“By combining elements from our U.S. Army ‘Current Force’ LinkWay® network modem and MD-1366 Enhanced Bandwidth Efficient Modem we can respond with a strong offering that includes the latest commercial technologies,” said Larry Taylor, director business development for ViaSat Government Satcom Systems.

About Globecomm Systems
Globecomm Systems Inc. is a provider of satellite-based communications infrastructure and services on a global basis. The company's goal is to provide its customers with comprehensive design, engineering, installation and integration, managed network services, and lifecycle support services. Based in Hauppauge, New York, Globecomm Systems also maintains offices in Washington, DC, Maryland, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, and Afghanistan.

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Portions of this release, particularly statements about the performance and deliveries of ViaSat products and technology, may contain forward-looking statements regarding future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties. ViaSat wishes to caution you that there are some factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, including but not limited to: contractual problems, product defects, manufacturing issues or delays, regulatory issues, technologies not being developed according to anticipated schedules, or that do not perform according to expectations; and increased competition and other factors affecting the telecommunications industry generally. The Company refers you to the documents it files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, specifically the section titled Risk Factors in the Company's Form 10-K, which contain and identify other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in our projections or forward-looking statements. Stockholders and other readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. We undertake no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements.

First Order For AN/PSC-14 Inmarsat BGAN Terminal

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0700

Terminal delivers unparalleled mobile, secure voice and broadband IP data to tactical warfighters

Carlsbad, CA – ViaSat Inc. (Nasdaq:VSAT) received its first order for AN/PSC-14s from the U.S. Air Force 36th Contingency Response Group. The AN/PSC-14 combines Inmarsat IP-based Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) technology with ViaSat AltaSec® IP inline encryption equipment to create a portable, ruggedized BGAN user terminal capable of both secure and non-secure operation.

A tactical “manpack” terminal that fits into a rucksack, the rugged AN/PSC-14 terminal is designed specifically for the military warfighter. Features such as using standard military batteries, compatibility with current handsets, and the ability to locate the antenna several hundred feet from the terminal were incorporated specifically to satisfy military needs not met elsewhere. The Inmarsat BGAN system is the world’s first mobile satellite communications service to deliver simultaneous voice and broadband IP data to a small, portable device on a global basis. The service sends and receives IP data at speeds up to half-a-megabit per second.

The AN/PSC-14 was cooperatively developed with Inmarsat. Coupled with a separate tracking antenna, the terminal can also fit into a standard mount on military vehicles to provide comm-on-the move.

“The PSC-14 has unique features that you won’t find on standard commercial terminals, which give it significantly increased military utility,” said Doug Poorman, ViaSat AN/PSC-14 program manager. “Its ruggedness gives it a level of military reliability that warfighters need for tactical communications.”

Find more details on the AN/PSC-14.

MD-1366 DISA Certified EBEM SATCOM Modem Establishes New High Throughput Exceeding 200 Mbps On XTAR Satellite

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0700

Charleston, SC – ViaSat Inc. demonstrated its DISA certified MD-1366 Enhanced Bandwidth Efficient Modem (EBEM) to members of the U.S. Navy satellite team at the Space and Naval Warfare Center located in Charleston, SC, showing how the modem dynamically adjusts its modulation and coding for optimum performance and includes automatic antenna handover to achieve industry leading data throughput. The combination of ViaSat EBEM modems, an L-3 Communications NARDA Satellite Networks 3.9 meter Ground Multi-band Terminal (GMT), and the XTAR LLC high-powered steerable-beam satellite makes the high level of performance possible.

Working with L-3 NSN and XTAR, ViaSat presented off-the-shelf capabilities that can solve the U.S. Navy need for improved throughput to surface ships. The newly DISA-certified U.S. Army and U.S. Navy standard EBEM demonstrated individual terminal throughput rates ranging from 50 Mbps to 155.52 Mbps. The demonstration also showed the value of the advanced QPSK, 8-PSK, and 16-APSK modulations and Turbo codes (MIL-STD-188-165B pending) that enable the EBEM (operating at 16-APSK R=7/8) to achieve 205 Mbps total capacity on a single XTAR transponder, the highest capacity ever achieved on a 72 MHz X-band transponder.

Two innovative functions are important keys to the new level of performance achieved by the ViaSat EBEM.

Information Throughput Adaptation (ITA) increases available throughput by converting power margin, typically reserved for overcoming adverse weather conditions, directly to increasing data rates in normal conditions to achieve vastly higher throughputs than available in MIL-STD-165A and other COTS modems. ITA provides automatic, seamless adjustments in modulation and coding to maximize performance even during adverse weather conditions. The system data rate rises as downlink power increases, and automatically falls back as downlink power decreases. During the demonstration, the EBEM showed its seamless, error-free adaptation to data rates from 28 to over 155 Mbps without operator intervention. This powerful feature will be especially useful for the Navy when the new Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) satellites come on-line.

Automatic error-free antenna handover (AH) is critical to U.S. Navy shipboard applications for maintaining communication synchronization with the satellite during maneuvers as the ship terminal switches antennas to maintain a constant view of the satellite.

The ViaSat MD-1366 EBEM modem is the new FDMA (Frequency Division Multiple Access) standard and next state-of-the-art modem to support the communications, command, and control requirements of today’s highly mobile, joint U.S. forces using military and commercial satellites at C-, X-, Ku- and Ka-band frequencies. In addition, the MIL-STD-188-165 Working Group plans to incorporate the advanced features and capabilities of the MD-1366 EBEM into MIL-STD-188-165B that will supersede MIL-STD-188-165A.

The demonstration included the L-3 Communications NSN GMT System and 3.9 Meter transit-case antenna. Housed in a weatherproof transit case, the 3.9 meter Lightweight Medium Aperture Antenna (LMAA) is designed for repeated worldwide tactical deployment. To learn more about L-3, please visit www.L-3Com.com.

The high powered XTAR steerable beam transponders allow all users, including those with small and/or legacy terminals to receive and transmit data at higher rates than previous X-band satellites. Visit www.xtarllc.com for more information.

$3.7 Million Contract to Develop New Military UHF Satcom Capability

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0700

Phase I of two-phase program to increase performance and quality of UHF DAMA waveform

Carlsbad, CA – ViaSat Inc. has received a $3.7 million award from the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) to develop and implement a new enhanced Military UHF satellite communications waveform, called the Integrated Waveform (IW). As a requirement of the Department of Defense “Defense Standardization Program”, the IW is designed to prolong the life of the UHF Demand Assigned Multiple Access (DAMA) Satcom System by enabling it to support the new applications and higher performance that users expect from their networks. DISA has revised the military specifications for UHF Satcom to match the need for faster, more efficient, and easier-to use communications.

This Phase I award of a two-phase program focuses on implementing pre-assigned services into the IW. ViaSat will develop the IW Channel Control System software to enable operation of this new network, implement the Phase I IW waveform in ViaSat MD-1324 modems and the RT-18XX family of terminals, and support fielding and training for the IW Channel Controller and user terminals. Phase II, with an anticipated award this summer, will expand the functionality of the UHF Satcom network and the user terminal equipment to include demand assigned services.

“Over the past several years we have been actively supporting DISA efforts to enhance beyond line of sight communications for the warfighter over UHF Satcom,” said Phil Berry, VP and GM of ViaSat Government Satcom Systems. “ViaSat was selected to upgrade our DAMA system controllers because of our history of success in fielding UHF DAMA Satcom network control equipment for the U.S. DoD and our allies.”

Until new transformational satellite systems become operational, the U.S. DoD still relies heavily on the UHF Satcom System for tactical military communications. The new IW waveform design includes these improvements:

Higher channel throughput (more bits per channel)
Better satcom link closure
Better voice quality
More networks per channel (more than double)
Flexibility to configure the channel in the best way to support the mission
Greater ease of use and operation than the present DAMA system.

MD-1366 EBEM Satellite Modem Receives Full DISA Interoperability Certification

Tue, 22 May 2007 00:00:00 -0700

Interoperability with legacy DoD modems will smooth transition to modem with lower airtime cost

Carlsbad, CA – ViaSat Inc. has been granted Full Certification for its MD-1366 Enhanced Bandwidth Efficient Modem (EBEM) for operation over the Defense Satellite Communications System (DSCS) Network by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). Certification means the ViaSat EBEM can be used on all DSCS satellite networks, is interoperable with legacy modems, and can operate in advanced spectrum efficient modes.

The objective of the EBEM program, a combined project of the Project Manager Defense Communications and Army Transmission Systems (PM DCATS), DISA and the U.S. Navy, has been to create and implement a more efficient, high-speed modem to replace older legacy equipment. Interoperability is a key attribute during the time-phased transition to the advanced EBEM.

“Through this combined effort the MD-1366 will save U.S. forces significant dollars annually in leased bandwidth costs by increasing the capacity of each circuit,” said Ray Jefferson, EBEM program manager at ViaSat. “This certification signals that the MD-1366 meets the military's technical requirements and can be trusted for efficient, high-speed satellite communications.”

The ViaSat MD-1366 holds several key advantages over deployed legacy modems:

Tighter carrier spacing on satellite transponders to increase throughput
Information Throughput Adaptation (ITA) to convert power margin to higher data rates that far exceed legacy modems in normal weather conditions and provides automatic improvements in modulation and coding in the presences of adverse conditions.
Embedded AES 256-based Transmission Security (TRANSEC) for overhead and control channel protection and bulk encryption of baseband traffic.
Automatic error-free antenna handover when line-of-sight view to the satellite is blocked due to ship movement.

“The advanced modulation in EBEM enables users to squeeze more data into the same bandwidth and more traffic into each trunk, so the EBEM certification from DSCS is critical," said Johnny Ng, PM DCATS project leader. "The certification gives users confidence that the modem is interoperable with existing military satellite equipment and won't degrade the overall system performance.”

A test program administered by the U.S. Army Joint Satellite Communications Engineering Center (JSEC) demonstrated ViaSat EBEM interoperability with five different legacy DoD modems (OM-73, BEM-7650, SLM-3650, MD-1340 and MD-1030B) from four different equipment vendors. In addition, the tests confirmed the operation of the higher-order modulation schemes implemented in the ViaSat EBEM to further advance its bandwidth efficiency. The EBEM successfully operated using 8 Phase Shift Keying (8PSK) and 16 Asymmetrical Phase Shift Keying (16-ASPK), while still communicating with legacy terminals that use simple modulation schemes.

The ViaSat MD-1366 is the new FDMA (Frequency Division Multiple Access) standard and next state-of-the-art modem to support communications, command, and control requirements of today’s highly mobile, joint U.S. forces using military and commercial satellites at C-, X-, Ku- and Ka-band frequencies. In addition, the MIL-STD-188-165 Working Group plans to incorporate the advanced features and capabilities of the MD-1366 EBEM into MIL-STD-188-165B that will supersede MIL-STD-188-165A.

SATCOM II Contract Award From General Services Administration

Thu, 03 May 2007 00:00:00 -0700

Improves Federal Government access to leading edge satellite communication capabilities

Carlsbad, CA – ViaSat Inc. has been selected by the General Services Administration Federal Technology Service (GSA/FTS) for a five-year, $90 million Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide the full range of ViaSat satellite communication (satcom) products and services to government agencies. All agencies of the Federal Government, including the Department of Defense, can use the contract to purchase satellite communication systems, information assurance products, and engineering services.

The IDIQ contract provides access to the full range of ViaSat offerings including LinkStar® and LinkWay® VSAT terminals and services, UHF satcom equipment, network encryption equipment, and Ku-band “comm on the move” terminals and services. In addition, the contract provides satellite bandwidth on a global basis, mobile satcom terminals and services from multiple systems, systems engineering support for defining and planning systems for potential government requirements including secure networks, and Ka-band services.

“This contract is an opportunity to better serve our customers by providing a total spectrum of cost-effective, commercial satellite communication systems to all federal agencies,” said Mark Schwene, director of strategic initiatives for ViaSat Government Satcom Systems. “We intend to use this contract to make our emerging products and services available as soon as they enter the commercial market, keeping our government customers on the leading edge.”

One innovative feature that GSA/FTS has included in the contract is the ability to add new commercial satcom products and services as they enter the market.

For more information, contact Mark Schwene, 760-476-4902.

LinkWay IP Satcom Modem Awards from General Dynamics and TeleCommunication Systems for U.S. Marine and U.S. CENTCOM Terminals

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700

Orders for “Current Force” mesh IP satcom system to fulfill U.S. Marine SWAN and U.S. CENTCOM MiTT terminals ordered through World-Wide Satellite Systems program

Carlsbad, CA – ViaSat Inc. has received orders for its LinkWay® 2100 IP modems and LinkWay Network Management Systems from General Dynamics C4 Systems (Scottsdale, AZ) and TeleCommunication Systems, Inc.(TCS) (NasdaqGM:TSYS). The full mesh LinkWay 2100 IP modem has been designated a “Current Force Modem” and continues to be a key component of the Department of Defense push to accelerate the adoption of new technology to enable more modular, mobile forces.

These new orders stem from the DoD World-Wide Satellite Systems (WWSS) contract, which provides bandwidth-efficient, multimedia communication systems for federal communication missions, including defense, disaster relief, and homeland security. The LinkWay modems will be interoperable with the current Army Joint Network Node (JNN) hubs and/or the Coalition Multi-National Network (CMN) deployments. LinkWay 2100 is the most widely used broadband full mesh IP satcom modem in the DoD. Deliveries on these orders are scheduled to be complete by the end of the current quarter.

The LinkWay system enables direct connections between command locations without a central hub, and uses ViaSat Dynamic Bandwidth Resource Allocation technology to cut satellite bandwidth costs through automatic, adaptive assignment and advanced coding. Quality of Service (QoS) features enable customers to establish priorities for different types of IP service traffic. Each customer is integrating the LinkWay modems into complete portable terminal to provide quick-setup, beyond-line-of-sight communications for multiple information services.

The order from General Dynamics C4 Systems is for satellite networking equipment to be used in the U.S. Marine Corps’ Support Wide Area Network (SWAN). General Dynamics received a four-year, indefinite quantity/indefinite delivery contract for the SWAN program in January.

The second order, from TeleCommunication Systems Inc. (TCS), is for terminals to be used in Military Transition Team (MiTT) activities, as U.S. forces advise and train Iraqi, Afghan, and other allies to help them become self-sustained security forces. The U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Lifecycle Management Command at Fort Monmouth is the contracting authority. TCS won a three-year – base plus two option years – contract for MiTT in January.

For product information, please contact Larry Taylor 760-476-2432.

About TeleCommunication Systems Inc.
TeleCommunication Systems (NASDAQ: TSYS) produces wireless data communications technology that requires proven high levels of reliability. TCS provides wireless and VoIP E9-1-1 network-based services, secure deployable communication systems and satellite-based services, and commercial location applications, such as traffic and navigation, using the precise location of a wireless device. Customers include leading wireless and VoIP carriers around the world, and agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense, State, and Homeland Security.

$9.3 Million Contract from Northrop Grumman for Blue Force Tracking Network Upgrades

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700

Improving Blue Force Tracking Network ability to reduce friendly fire incidents and increase situational awareness

Carlsbad, CA – ViaSat Inc. has been selected to develop the satellite ground equipment for the follow-on Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below − Blue Force Tracking (FBCB2-BFT) satellite network upgrade. ViaSat will build a prototype network and terminals that are designed to increase network capacity and improve accuracy over the current system under an initial $9.3 million contract from Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC), the Army’s system integrator for FBCB2. The FBCB2 network is a digital command and control system that provides battle command and situational awareness information from brigade down to the soldier/platform level using GPS navigation signals and communication satellites. ViaSat and the RF Communications Division of Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) have cooperated in winning this effort. Work under the contract is scheduled to be complete in one year, and production and delivery of FBCB2-BFT replacement terminals may begin as early as 2008.

Current military operations require improvements in BFT network capacity, accuracy, and operating costs along with expanding coverage worldwide. The ViaSat approach is based on its ArcLight® spread spectrum technology which can dramatically reduce latency and increase the number of simultaneous users in high density operational environments. In addition, the terminal will be designed to operate in a dual mode that enables it to use commercial communication satellite resources, on-demand, in less dense environments.

“ViaSat has a strong track record developing new government and defense technologies that help solve challenging technology issues,” said Mark Schwene, director of Strategic Initiatives for ViaSat Government Satcom Systems. “Our partnership with Northrop Grumman to upgrade the BFT network is based on our ability to successfully demonstrate a waveform that will fulfill new BFT requirements, while providing the Army with the lowest risk approach to rapidly getting this next generation capability to the warfighter.”

System improvements to be implemented by ViaSat include providing a prototype network operations center, upgrading a satellite ground station hub, as well as design, development, test, and delivery of new transceiver prototypes for aircraft and land vehicles.

The FBCB2 system, built by Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems sector, relays information to users who can view regularly updated troop positions on screens in their vehicles and differentiate between friendly and enemy forces. The system also provides for the delivery of messages and other types of information to ground vehicles including tanks, armored personnel carriers, and infantry fighting vehicles, as well as U.S. Army rotary wing aircraft.

About Harris Corporation (www.harris.com)
Harris RF Communications Division is a leading supplier of secure voice and data communications products, systems, and networks to military, government, and commercial organizations worldwide. Harris Corporation is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 150 countries.

C-130 Aircraft Hatch-Mount Satellite Antenna for Broadband Ku-band Communications Passes Certification Testing

Thu, 15 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0700

Carlsbad, CA – ViaSat Inc. has delivered a hatch-mounted Ku-band satcom antenna for C-130 aircraft that has received air worthiness certification from U.S. Air Force authorities at Warner Robbins Air Force Base. The hatch mounted antenna enables configuration of aircraft for 2-way broadband communication access to terrestrial services and the GIG without any permanent modifications. Within minutes, ground crews can configure the aircraft for a specific mission, and then easily return the plane to normal transport configuration when the mission is complete. The newly-certified antenna enables use of an airborne satcom system to access wide area Department of Defense SIPRNet and NIPRNet networks at data rates up to 10 Mbps inbound and 512 kbps outbound while airborne and en route to mission destinations.

The small, low-profile antenna is enabled by the ViaSat ArcLight® spread spectrum waveform, a major breakthrough in satellite communications for the Command and Control on the Move (C20TM) system that was recently certified by the Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC). C2OTM is a commercial, off-the-shelf Ku-band satcom system that can be easily installed on ground vehicles, fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft, small-surface ships, and any mobile platform requiring broadband IP access on the move. The ViaSat waveform overcomes the challenges of satellite blockage from obstructions such as buildings, trees or helicopter blades.

C2OTM System Using ArcLight Technology Receives JITC Certification for Connecting to GIG

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0800

First broadband IP on-the-move Satcom System to receive certification for air, land, and sea mobile SIPRNet and NIPRNet GIG access using a Ku-band FCC-licensed, commercial network

Carlsbad, CA – ViaSat Inc. satellite networking and information assurance products are at the heart of a Command and Control On-the-Move (C2OTM) satellite communication system that has been granted interoperability certification by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC). The certified system uses ViaSat ArcLight® satellite communication networking and AltaSec® KG-250 information assurance. The JITC certification recognizes the system as a “Net-Centric Operation and Warfare (NCOW) enabler that extends Defense Information System Network services to the Warfighter” when stationary or traveling at high speeds. The system is the first broadband satellite-based C2OTM system to receive this certification, and is the only system of its kind that is deployed, licensed for operation, and in use by U.S. military and commercial organizations.

Achieving JITC certification is a key milestone that further validates ViaSat’s leadership in providing the U.S. military and other government agencies with Department of Defense Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNet) and Unclassified but Sensitive Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNet) access to the Global Information Grid (GIG) while on the move. The commercial, off-the-shelf Ku-band satcom system enables operations with small, low-cost antennas that can be easily installed on ground vehicles, fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft, small-surface ships, and any mobile platform requiring broadband IP access on the move.

The ViaSat C2OTM technology delivers secure, cost-saving Internet Protocol (IP) communications to DoD, Homeland Defense, and Coalition forces at broadband access speeds equivalent to what consumers and enterprise customers expect in their homes and offices. The system overcomes the challenges of co-existing with other services using the same licensed Ku frequency band, sufficient capacity for large numbers of network members, and blocked signals caused by line-of-sight obstructions, through a combination of a mid-profile antenna and the intelligent, spread spectrum ArcLight modem technology.

Tactical Military BGAN Terminal Receives AN/PSC-14 Nomenclature

Wed, 14 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0800

First showing at Satellite 2007 show February 20-22

Carlsbad, CA – ViaSat Inc. (Nasdaq:VSAT) received the AN/PSC-14 designation from the Department of Defense for its new Inmarsat IP-based Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) tactical terminal. The AN/PSC-14 is a unique combination of the affordable BGAN terminal with a High Assurance IP Encryption (HAIPE™) Type 1 security device, providing the tactical user an integrated, ruggedized satellite communications terminal for secure voice and broadband IP data. A mock-up of the AN/PSC-14 and more information will be available in the ViaSat booth at Satellite 20007, February 20-22 at the Washington DC Convention Center (booth 627).

The AN/PSC-14 uses ViaSat AltaSec® IP inline encryption equipment to provide HAIPE™ version 1.3.5 Type 1 information assurance. The secure BGAN terminal is in the certification process with the National Security Agency and will then progress to Inmarsat type approval. AN/PSC-14 capabilities will be demonstrated during the course of factory acceptance testing and military field trials.

The BGAN service is the world’s first mobile communications service to deliver simultaneous voice and broadband IP data to a highly portable device on a global basis. BGAN terminals support standard IP speeds of up to half-a-megabit per second and streaming IP data rates of up to 256 kbps.

US Monolithics Q-band SSPAs Key Part of Successful Harris Corp. AEHF Terminal Tests

Tue, 06 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0800

Get more detail at the web site for our US Monolithics subsidiary.

Inmarsat and ViaSat to Develop New BGAN Terminal for Defense Sector

Wed, 10 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0800

Collaboration to Deliver Unparalleled Mobile Voice and Broadband IP Data to Tactical Warfighters

Carlsbad, CA – Inmarsat (LSE: ISAT), the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications, and ViaSat Inc. (Nasdaq: VSAT), a provider of digital communications for commercial and military applications, have announced a co-funded project to develop a new mobile satellite communications terminal for the defense sector. The collaboration will provide secure, reliable and highly mobile voice and high-speed data communications to the armed forces.

Targeted specifically at the U.S. and NATO markets, the ViaSat Integrated Terminal will combine Inmarsat’s IP-based Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) technology with ViaSat AltaSec® IP inline encryption equipment to create a portable, ruggedized BGAN user terminal capable of uplinking IP data fully compliant with HAIPE™ version 1.3.5 Type 1 security standards. The new terminal takes advantage of ViaSat’s long history of supplying ruggedized equipment to tactical warfighters in the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines.

“ViaSat’s leadership in manpack MILSATCOM terminal equipment makes them a natural partner to manufacture BGAN terminals that can meet the demanding requirements of defense agencies and military services worldwide,” said Perry Melton, vice president of sales & marketing for Inmarsat.

BGAN is the world’s first mobile communications service to deliver simultaneous voice and broadband IP data to a highly portable device on a global basis. It supports mobile broadband data at speeds up to half-a-megabit per second, as well as guaranteed IP data rates up to 256 kbps. Engineers from both companies have already successfully demonstrated the compatibility of using the BGAN service with ViaSat KG-250 Type-1 High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptor Interoperability Standard (HAIPE IS) compliant encryption products over the new constellation of Inmarsat advanced broadband satellites, the Inmarsat-4s.

“We know that the BGAN capabilities are highly attractive to a variety of military users, and this agreement with ViaSat will provide enhanced hardware to maximize its potential in that sector,” said Melton. “ViaSat has the expertise and insight into U.S., NATO and Allied military needs to develop a BGAN terminal that is a viable augmentation to existing military satcom services.”

“This terminal will combine BGAN’s unprecedented levels of broadband connectivity for Communications on the Move and other high mobility requirements, with the military’s needs for a hardware platform that meets the ruggedness and security needs of IP-centric, tactical users,” said Phil Berry, vice president and general manager of Government SATCOM Systems for ViaSat. “By developing a BGAN terminal integrated with HAIPE IS security, we create a near term secure connectivity capability needed by today’s warfighters. We look forward to further exciting developments through our strategic partnership with Inmarsat.”

HAIPE is a trademark of the National Security Agency. ViaSat and AltaSec are registered trademarks of ViaSat, Inc.

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Certain statements in this announcement constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements, or industry results, to be materially different from those projected in the forward-looking statements. These factors include: general economic and business conditions; changes in technology; timing or delay in signing, commencement, implementation and performance of programmes, or the delivery of products or services under them; structural change in the satellite industry; relationships with customers; competition; and ability to attract personnel. You are cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this announcement. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect any change in our expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances.

About Inmarsat
Inmarsat plc is the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications. Since 1979, Inmarsat has been providing reliable voice and high-speed data communications to governments, enterprises and other organisations, with a range of services that can be used on land, at sea or in the air. The company’s services are delivered through a global network of partners, including the world’s leading telecoms groups. For the year ended 31 December 2005, Inmarsat plc had total revenue of US$ 491.1 million and profit before tax of US$ 95.5 million. More information can be found at www.inmarsat.com.

Additional Order For LinkWay VSATs for DataPath Mobile Military Communications Systems

Wed, 03 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0800

Carlsbad, CA – ViaSat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT) has received an additional order from DataPath, Inc. for LinkWay® satellite communications networking equipment for mobile military communications. The value of the contract is approximately $5.2 million. LinkWay VSATs have been designated a “Current Force Modem”, part of the military’s push to accelerate the adoption of new technology to enable more modular, mobile forces. DataPath is a global telecommunication systems integrator specializing in satellite earth terminals and networks, including the Joint Network Node (JNN) and Worldwide Satellite Systems programs.

The ViaSat Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) satellite networking equipment is being integrated into compact, trailer-based satellite terminals for sustained and reliable telecommunications in the field. The LinkWay system enables direct connections between battalion and brigade command locations without a central hub, and also uses ViaSat Dynamic Bandwidth Resource Allocation technology to cut satellite bandwidth costs through automatic, adaptive assignment and advanced coding. Quality of Service (QoS) features enable customers to establish priorities for different types of IP service traffic.

Demonstration of MUOS Link Effects Simulator for Lockheed Martin Surpasses Program Requirements

Wed, 03 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0800

Further Development, Delivery of Three Link Effect Simulator Systems to Follow

Carlsbad, CA – ViaSat Inc. (Nasdaq:VSAT) has completed and demonstrated a UHF Link Effects Simulator for Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) that exceeded program requirements by simulating over 70 atmospheric models in testing terminals for the U.S. Navy Mobile User Objective System (MUOS). The Link Effect Simulator models the effects that varying terrain and environmental conditions will have on signals traveling between many user terminals on the ground and the MUOS satellites. MUOS is designed to be a network of Department of Defense satellites and associated ground facilities providing global, narrowband satellite communication services for mobile and fixed-site terminals.

The ViaSat system will become part of the MUOS System Integration Laboratory that Lockheed Martin will use to ensure proper operation of the communications system prior to launch of the satellites and implementation in the field. ViaSat will continue work on the Link Effects Simulator, refining the initial design and building a total of three complete simulators for delivery to Lockheed Martin.

“The ViaSat design is a critical part of our integration and will perform a significant part of the user link demonstrations that make up the MUOS test program,” said E.V. DiMiceli, VP and program manager for MUOS at Lockheed Martin. “This is one of our first victories in demonstrating the hardware to our customer and providing this vital military communications infrastructure to our nation’s military.”

About Lockheed Martin www.lockheedmartin.com
Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin employs about 140,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustaining advanced technology systems, products and services. The corporation reported 2005 sales of $37.2 billion.

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Portions of this release, particularly statements about performance of ViaSat VSAT products, may contain forward-looking statements regarding future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties. ViaSat wishes to caution you that there are some factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, including but not limited to: regulatory issues, product defects, contractual problems, technologies that do not perform according to expectations; and other factors affecting the telecommunications industry generally. The Company refers you to the documents it files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, specifically the section titled Factors That May Affect Future Performance in the Company's Form 10-K, which contain and identify other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in our projections or forward-looking statements. Stockholders and other readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. We undertake no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements.

Largest Order To-Date for MD-1366 EBEM Military Satellite Modems

Mon, 18 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0800

Carlsbad, CA – December 18, 2006 – ViaSat Inc. (Nasdaq:VSAT) has received a $4.6 million order from the Defense Communication and Army Transmission Systems (PM DCATS) for MD-1366 Enhanced Bandwidth Efficient Modems (EBEM). The modem is the new Department of Defense standard for high-speed satellite communications at fixed sites, on Navy ships, and for the future Wideband Global System (formerly Wideband Gapfiller). The order for 747 strategic (fixed site) modems brings the total ViaSat orders received to approximately 2,000. Delivery is scheduled to be completed by October 2008.

ViaSat and the U.S. government also have recently completed the First Article Test phase of the MD-1366, verifying performance of the modem through approximately 2,000 different test conditions in the lab, in different operating environments, and onboard a U.S. Navy ship in a one-week sea trial. The tests verified the 64 kbps to 155 Mbps data rate operating range of the modem and its compatibility with a variety of legacy military communications equipment. The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) has recognized that the EBEM is Defense Satellite Communications Systems (DSCS) modem certified. The unique features and capabilities of the EBEM will be submitted to the MIL-STD-188-165 Working Group to be incorporated into the 165B release of the military standard.

The primary advantage of the MD-1366 over other military satcom modems is technology that enables users to put more carriers on a single transponder. The modem features tighter carrier spacing to save bandwidth, improved signal-to-noise performance for power efficiency, and includes more advanced modulation and code rate options to optimize bandwidth efficiency regardless of the link conditions, whether it might be heavy weather or other variations in satellite signal strength.

“We have developed a state of the art and bandwidth efficient modem that will benefit both the strategic and tactical users,” said Johnny Ng, EBEM program manager at PM DCATS. “The government intends to implement an automatic transmit power control and Ethernet IP into the current baseline.”

“We analyzed a wide range of potential scenarios and our tests show that we can save significant dollars annually in leased bandwidth cost per circuit,” said Mark Robinson, ViaSat MD-1366 program manager. “These awards are competitive procurements, similar to ViaSat’s MIDS awards, and we see this additional award as a great indicator that we’re building a strong position in this market through our performance.”

The PM DCATS objective for the MD-1366 Enhanced Bandwidth Efficient Modem (EBEM) program is to develop a state-of-the-art modem that can support the communications, command and control requirements of today’s highly mobile, joint U.S. forces using military and commercial satellites at C-, X-, Ku- and Ka-band frequencies.

Live At AUSA - ViaSat and SES AMERICOM Government Services Debut On-The-Move Satellite Communications Innovations

Mon, 09 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0700

Live Demonstration Will Feature New System for Mobile IP Broadband, Video, and Situational Awareness

Carlsbad, CA – ViaSat Inc. and AMERICOM Government Services (AGS) will debut an innovative Ku-band satcom terminal and turnkey Command and Control on the Move (C2OTM) service Oct. 9 to 11 at the 2006 AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition in Washington, D.C. Live mobile satcom demonstrations of the system may be seen at ViaSat’s booth number 1464.

During the demonstrations, two vehicles will communicate via broadband IP access. One vehicle, equipped with the new ViaSat mid-profile mobile satcom system and using AGS commercial Ku-band satellite-powered C2OTM service, will be driving in the San Diego, CA area and another vehicle will be parked in the ViaSat booth at AUSA. The IP-connected vehicles will demonstrate Communications on the Move (COTM) capabilities such as live video conferencing, streaming video, and C2PC Command Post Situational Awareness.

The demonstration will show how the ViaSat ArcLight® waveform is a major breakthrough in the field of on-the-move satellite communications, enabling a smaller, mid-profile antenna and using intelligent burst transmission control technology. The technology overcomes the challenges of co-existence with other services using the same frequency spectrum and blockage caused by line of sight obstructions. The transmission technology makes it the only commercially available Ku satcom system that can be used on all types of platforms, including ground vehicles, rotary-wing aircraft, and other mobile manned or unmanned vehicles, aircraft, and ships.

Connected through the AGS turnkey service, the system meets the needs of tactical military users and delivers superior, affordable, two-way ”always-on” broadband access via satellite on the move. The system is operating on several platforms ranging from Blackhawk helicopters to HMMWVs. It is the only fully licensed system available for moving Ku-band satcom and is ideal for U.S. Department of Defense, Coalition Forces, and Homeland Security applications.

About Americom Government Services (www.americom-gs.com)
AMERICOM Government Services, Inc. (AGS) is an independent corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of SES AMERICOM, an SES GLOBAL company (Euronext Paris and Luxembourg stock exchanges: SESG). Leveraging a 30-year heritage of experience in the government satcom market, AGS offers comprehensive satellite-based communications that enable federal agencies to extend secure broadband communications to fulfill both routine and mission-critical applications. With access to a fleet of 42 satellites, AGS' full range of satellite services and end-to-end networks allows for secure, reliable communications and comprehensive global coverage.

ViaSat Wins Enhanced Bandwidth Efficient Modem Program for High-Speed Satcom

Wed, 14 May 2003 00:00:00 -0700

Carlsbad, CA - ViaSat Inc. (Nasdaq:VSAT) has been awarded an eight-year, delivery order contract by the U.S. Army Communications Electronics Command (CECOM) to design and produce the Enhanced Bandwidth Efficient Modem (EBEM), a new military standard for high-speed satellite communications. The firm-fixed-price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract begins with a purchase of strategic (fixed) and tactical (shipboard) units valued at $7.8 million.

CECOM objectives for the EBEM program are to advance to a commercial, state-of-the-art modem that can support the communications, command and control requirements of today's highly mobile, joint U.S. forces. EBEM will interface to a variety of legacy military communications equipment, but use advanced technologies, such as turbo coding and higher order modulation techniques, to increase efficiency and throughput. The new modems are designed to send and receive data at speeds from 64 kbps to 155 Mbps.

"We are extremely pleased to have been selected by CECOM to fulfil the EBEM mission. We believe a good part of our success derives from our position as a leading supplier of both commercial and military satellite communications networks," said Mark Dankberg, chairman and CEO at ViaSat.

The military is seeking more capacity for high-speed broadband and multimedia transmissions and EBEM will expand the availability of that type of capacity over both military and commercial satellites at X-, C-, Ku- and Ka-band frequencies.

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Portions of this release, particularly statements about modem performance and future orders for EBEMs, may contain forward-looking statements regarding future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties. ViaSat wishes to caution you that there are some factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, including but not limited to: contractual problems, regulatory issues, technologies not being developed according to anticipated schedules, or that do not perform according to expectations; and increased competition and other factors affecting the telecommunications industry generally. The Company refers you to the documents it files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, specifically the section titled Factors That May Affect Future Performance in the Company's Form 10-K, which contain and identify other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in our projections or forward-looking statements. Stockholders and other readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. We undertake no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements.

ViaSat UHF Satcom Systems Will Support DISA Teleport UHF Project

Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 -0700

Carlsbad, CA - ViaSat Inc. (Nasdaq:VSAT) has been awarded a $5.4 million, firm-fixed-price contract for UHF Demand Assigned Multiple Access (DAMA) satellite communications terminals and engineering support for the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) teleport project. The order includes six UHF DAMA satcom terminal systems, one UHF DAMA SATCOM test bed system and engineering site surveys for Phase I of the Teleport UHF Project. The contract is scheduled for completion by November 2003.

The SATCOM systems will provide connectivity to the teleport Defense Information System Network, via 5 kHz and 25 kHz non-DAMA operations, 5 kHz DAMA and 25 kHz DAMA services. The systems are comprised of ViaSat RT-1828 multi-channel terminals, UHF SATCOM high power amplifiers, antennas, and associated RF equipment.

DISA is a combat support agency responsible for planning, developing, fielding, operating, and supporting command, control, communications, and information systems that serve the needs of the President, Vice President, the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Combatant Commanders, and the other Department of Defense (DOD) Components under all conditions of peace and war. See http://www.disa.mil for more information.

Safe Harbor Statement
Portions of this release, particularly statements about deliveries of the UHF Satcom systems, may contain forward-looking statements regarding future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties. ViaSat wishes to caution you that there are some factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, including but not limited to: contractual problems, regulatory issues, technologies not being developed according to anticipated schedules, or that do not perform according to expectations; and increased competition and other factors affecting the telecommunications industry generally. The Company refers you to the documents it files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, specifically the section titled Factors That May Affect Future Performance in the Company's Form 10-K, which contain and identify other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in our projections or forward-looking statements. Stockholders and other readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. We undertake no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements.