Tactical Data Links

$ 9.8 Million Order for MIDS JTRS Production Transition Terminals

viasat — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:33:55 -0700

ViaSat Inc. has been awarded a $9.8 million order for Multifunctional Information Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio System (MIDS JTRS) Production Transition Terminals (PTTs). MIDS JTRS is designed to enable the warfighter to use multiple JTRS approved waveforms, such as the Wideband Networking Waveform (WNW), and to increase channel information throughput and security.

With the Department of Defense advocating the software-defined radio approach of JTRS, the Navy has awarded contracts to engineer and qualify JTRS compliance into the next generation MIDS. ViaSat is one of two U.S. government-qualified developers of the MIDS JTRS – or MIDS-J – terminal, which is designed to be plug-and-play interchangeable for U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force platforms that use MIDS Low Volume Terminals (LVT) to retain the investment in MIDS LVT. This award is a follow-on to the initial PTT order received in June 2007 from the Navy’s Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR), San Diego.

The terminal is designed to operate using new communication protocols and perform new applications that will more easily integrate into many host platforms. MIDS-J uses Link 16 and TACAN functions as well as three 2 MHz to 2 GHz programmable channels. MIDS-J provides improvements such as Link 16 enhanced throughput, Link 16 frequency re-mapping, and programmable crypto. This PTT order is for terminals with the three channel 2 MHz -2GHz capability as well as terminals with Link 16 and TACAN functionality only.

Safe Harbor Statement

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.

$52 Million Lot 9 MIDS Delivery Order

viasat — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:05:19 -0700

ViaSat Inc. has won a delivery order valued at approximately $52 million for Multifunctional Information Distribution System terminals from The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR), San Diego. By gathering information into a digital view of the battlefield, MIDS provides greater situational awareness in combat for the U.S. Navy, Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, and for U.S. defense partners. The secure, high capacity, jam resistant wireless (non-satellite) system connects users with both digital data and voice communications. Delivery of Lot 9 units is expected to begin in May of next year and continue through the first quarter of ViaSat’s fiscal year 2011.

The Lot 9 order includes LVT(1) airborne and LVT(2) ground-based Low Volume Terminals under the Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract awarded in January 2000. The new award includes LVT(1) terminal variants and spares for E-2D, F/A-18, E/A-18G, EA-6B, and F-16 aircraft, and MH-60R/S and CH-53K helicopters. The Lot 9 order also includes MIDS LVT(2) terminal variants and spares for various U.S. Army, Air Force and Marine Corps applications, as well as MIDS LVT(1) variant terminals for Portuguese and Turkish F-16 aircraft.

“This award underscores our position as a leader in supplying Link 16 equipment to the U.S. Government and reasserts our lead in ground systems, the fastest growing segment of the MIDS market,” said Jay Kaufman, MIDS LVT program director at ViaSat. “We attribute that success to our team’s focus on the continuous improvement of our service, engineering, and production, resulting in an outstanding record of customer satisfaction.”

Forward-Looking Statements

Enerdyne Introduces Programmable EnerLinksIII Advanced Data Link for Tactical UAV Systems

viasat — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 08:16:54 -0700

Accommodates Program Specifications for Interoperability and Mission-Specific Needs for PerformanceViaSat subsidiary Enerdyne Technologies Inc. will introduce and demonstrate an advanced new Command and Control (C2) and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) digital data link for Tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems (TUAS) at next week’s annual AUVSI conference and exhibition at the San Diego Convention Center. Enerdyne will be demonstrating its new EnerLinksIII system in the ViaSat booth #1421 at AUVSI.Read the full EnerLinksIII release.

ViaSat Will Add Capability to Air Force Joint Communication Simulator Under New Task Order

viasat — Tue, 13 May 2008 06:25:02 -0700

ViaSat Inc. has received a $3.97 million Task Order (TO) for modification of the Joint Communication Simulator (JCS) under an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract from the U.S. Air Force. The JCS enables accurate analysis of communication system performance without the expense of in-flight testing. This award continues to expand the simulation system capabilities to include new operating modes and communication, navigation and intelligence signals, including integrating Link 16 into government RF communication simulators.

“Link 16 is the preferred tactical data link between coalition forces and this development increases the utility of the JCS by adding this key communication signal to the RF simulation environment.” said Greg Norton, program manager, ViaSat Simulation Systems Group.

For more than 10 years ViaSat has been developing and delivering communication, navigation, and identification (CNI) test systems to DoD customers. RF stimulation from ViaSat goes beyond ordinary simulation and computer modeling techniques to actually stimulate the avionics environment with real signals of RF energy, including RF jamming and background signals.

JCS systems are located at the Air Force Flight Test Center’s (AFFTC) Electronic Warfare Avionics Test and Integration Complex (ATIC) at Edwards Air Force Base (EAFB), California and the Air Combat Environment Test and Evaluation Facility (ACETEF) at the Naval Air Warfare Center - Aircraft Division (NAWC-AD), Maryland.

For additional information, contact John Hoffman, director, ViaSat Simulation Systems at 760-476-2588.

About ViaSat

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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.

Enerdyne Demonstrates EnerLinksII System for Maritime Interdiction Operations

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Video, audio, GPS, biometric, and CBRNE data transmitted from a boarding party to a mother ship provides real time collaboration and improves personnel safety

El Cajon, CA – Enerdyne Technologies Inc. has introduced a man-portable digital data link for collecting and transmitting real time video, GPS data, and voice communications from a maritime boarding party to analysts on a mother ship for Maritime Interdiction Operations. The full duplex data link repackages the proven EnerLinksII small tactical UAV data link system into a portable, battery powered system that includes a modem, transmitter, receiver, and antenna. Enerdyne, a ViaSat company and supplier of advanced Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance data links, demonstrated the new system during last week’s ThinkTEC 2008 Homeland Security Innovation Conference at SPAWAR in Charleston, SC.

Maritime interdiction operations are a key element of the Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) program, a critical component of the National Security Strategy. The MDA objective is to effectively understand everything associated with the global maritime domain that could impact the security, safety, economy, or the environment of the United States.

The Enerdyne EnerLinksII Maritime Interdiction Data Link (MIDL) provides real time wireless communications between a boarding party and personnel aboard a mother ship or other platforms supporting an interdiction operation. The EnerLinksII MIDL product delivers full motion video, audio, GPS, and a 5 Mbps line-of-sight data link, along with ports for integration with a variety of other sensors including systems for collecting biometric data or CBRNE (chemical, biological, radiological, neurological, and explosive weapons) information. The system includes the Enerdyne EnerViewTM content display and management application where time synched video, audio, GPS, chat and all other data is archived for DVR-like display, search, and dissemination.

“This portable data link gives you a set of ‘independent eyes’ that can really increase the safety and effectiveness of boarding parties,” said Steve Gardner, VP and general manager of Enerdyne. “You can also extend that view throughout the mother vessel, with multiple instances of EnerView on other computers connected by a wired or wireless LAN, all with the ability to use the EnerView system DVR modes independently of each other.”

For more information and pricing, contact sales@enerdyne.com.

Enerdyne Technologies Enerdyne is a wholly owned subsidiary of ViaSat Inc. (Nasdaq: VSAT) based in El Cajon, CA. The company provides digital video data link systems for unmanned and manned airborne and other mobile platforms within the defense and intelligence industries and also provides advanced technologies in digital video compression and high performance, ultra reliable RF transport.

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Portions of this release, particularly statements about the performance and deliveries of ViaSat/Enerdyne 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.

Contact:
Robert Varga
Vice President, Marketing
Enerdyne Technologies
619-438-6037

New Joint Communication Simulator Award

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0700

New capabilities include Link 16 waveforms

Carlsbad, CA – ViaSat Inc. received a $18.3 million (with options to $20.9 million) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract from the U.S. Air Force in support of continued development of the Joint Communication Simulator (JCS). This award extends the JCS capabilities at three locations to include Link 16, new operating modes, and other new CNI signals. The award covers task orders for JCS feature development in support of Air Force and Navy avionics system testing through 2013.

“This contract is very important to the continued development of new communication, navigation, and identification system test capability for our Department of Defense customers and further extends our lead in the functional range of our systems,” said Greg Norton, program manager, ViaSat Simulation Systems Group.

For more than 10 years ViaSat has been developing and delivering unique CNI test capabilities to DOD customers. The Air Force Flight Test Center (AFFTC) Electronic Warfare Avionics Test and Integration Complex (ATIC) at Edwards Air Force Base (EAFB), California and the Air Combat Environment Test and Evaluation Facility (ACETEF) at the Naval Air Warfare Center - Aircraft Division (NAWC-AD), Maryland all use ViaSat JCS systems.

For additional information on the joint communication simulator or other RF simulation systems, please contact John Hoffman, ViaSat director, Simulation Systems at 760-476-2588.

Safe Harbor Statement

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.

MIDS Tactical Network Terminals for South Korea Installations

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0700

Carlsbad, CA – ViaSat Inc. has won a delivery order valued at $2.4 million for Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) terminals in support of the Republic of Korea. The 24-month contract, beginning in May, 2008, includes four LVT(11) ground-based Low Volume Terminals and associated support equipment.

By gathering information into a digital view of the battlefield, MIDS Low Volume Terminals (LVTs) provide greater situational awareness in combat for the U.S. Navy, Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, and for U.S. defense partners. The secure, high capacity, jam resistant wireless (non-satellite) system connects users with both digital data and voice communications.

Safe Harbor Statement
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.

$44.9 Million Order in MIDS Tactical Network Terminal Lot 8 Award

Wed, 18 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0700

Carlsbad, CA – ViaSat Inc. has won a delivery order valued at approximately $44.9 million for Multifunctional Information Distribution System terminals from The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR), San Diego. By gathering information into a digital view of the battlefield, MIDS provides greater situational awareness in combat for the U.S. Navy, Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, and for U.S. defense partners. The secure, high capacity, jam resistant wireless (non-satellite) system connects users with both digital data and voice communications.

The Lot 8 order includes LVT(1) airborne and LVT(2) ground-based Low Volume Terminals under the Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract awarded in January 2000. Delivery of Lot 8 units is expected to begin in June of next year and continue through the first quarter of ViaSat’s fiscal year 2010. The new award includes LVT(1) terminal variants and spares for F/A-18, E/A-18G, F-16, AC-130 aircraft, the MH-60R/S and CH-53K helicopters. The Lot 8 order also includes LVT(2) terminal variants and spares for various Army and Air Force applications, MIDS LVT(1) variant terminals for Portuguese F-16 aircraft, and LVT(2) variant terminals for German ground based applications. During the procurement for Lot 8 the LVT(2) terminal quantities were competed and ViaSat remains as the only certified producer of LVT(2) terminal variants to date.

“The hard work by our team to provide innovation and best value continues to pay off,” said Paul Baca vice president of Tactical Data Links at ViaSat. “We feel we are a technology leader in both the airborne and ground based terminal markets because we work closely with our customer and the end users to provide products that best meet their needs. This approach is helping expand the ground terminal market beyond original projections and we look forward to continued growth in this area.”

$19 Million Order for MIDS JTRS Air Worthiness Terminals and Tactical Networking Production Transition Terminals

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0700

Carlsbad, CA – ViaSat Inc. has been awarded undefinitized contracts with a value not to exceed $19 million for the Multifunctional Information Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio System (MIDS JTRS). These awards are for non-recurring terminal engineering, terminals to support government air worthiness testing, and the first lot of MIDS JTRS production transition terminals. The award is from the Navy’s Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR), San Diego.

ViaSat and Data Link Solutions LLC recently demonstrated a MIDS JTRS form-fit terminal communicating with a MIDS Low Volume Terminal (LVT) and a Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) beacon simulator. The purpose of the demonstration was to show progress in the integration and qualification of the Link-16 and TACAN waveforms in MIDS JTRS for officials from the JTRS Joint Programs Executive Office (JPEO) and the JTRS board of directors at the Pentagon.

With the Department of Defense advocating the software-defined radio approach of JTRS, the Navy has contracted to engineer JTRS compliance into the next generation MIDS so that it does not lose its investment in thousands of installed MIDS Low Volume Terminals (LVT). ViaSat is one of two U.S. government-qualified developers of the MIDS JTRS terminal, which is designed to be plug-and-play interchangeable for U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force platforms that use MIDS LVT. The MIDS JTRS terminal is designed to operate using new communication protocols and perform new applications that will more easily integrate into more host platforms.

In addition to Link-16 and TACAN functions, the MIDS JTRS includes three 2 MHz to 2 GHz programmable channels that allow the warfighter to use multiple JTRS approved waveforms, including the Wideband Networking Waveform (WNW). Improvements such as Link-16 enhanced throughput, Link-16 frequency re-mapping, and programmable crypto are also being realized in the MIDS JTRS design. The MIDS JTRS terminal is scheduled to complete first article qualification testing late this year.

2007 Frost & Sullivan Excellence in Technology Award for European Datalinks and Defense Communications Market

Wed, 04 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700

Recognizes ViaSat leadership in advancing Link 16 MIDS

Carlsbad, CA – ViaSat Inc. has been named the winner of the Frost & Sullivan “Excellence in Technology Award” for driving dramatic advances in Link 16 Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) technology while at the same time reducing terminal costs.

The Frost & Sullivan Excellence in Technology Award is bestowed upon the company that has pioneered the development and introduction of an innovative technology into the market – a technology that is expected to bring significant contributions to the industry in terms of adoption, change, and competitive posture. It also recognizes the overall technical excellence of a company and its commitment to technology innovation.

In announcing the award, Frost & Sullivan analyst James Cooper wrote, “ViaSat has successfully overcome many of the challenges related to being a ‘David’ to its competitors’ ‘Goliath’ through demonstrating its ability to develop the most cost effective and potent technologies for its clients across the globe. ViaSat is now well placed to compete on the MIDS-JTRS program, which it is currently co-developing, that will see it continue its strong reputation for achievement in technology.”

“Being recognized for our leadership position by Frost & Sullivan is an honor and a validation of the contributions ViaSat has made in advancing the technology behind datalinks,” said Paul Baca, vice president of Tactical Data Links at ViaSat. “There is a growing demand for ViaSat MIDS terminals domestically and internationally, and our success serving the global market has resulted in more than $100 million in terminal awards since June of last year. We see additional opportunities to grow our market share and increase the range of platforms we can serve through the developing MIDS-JTRS program.”

The report highlights several ViaSat technical and business strategy achievements that have resulted in technological advances in the datalinks and defense communications market:

Development of Link-16 Enhanced Throughput
Sole qualified producer of the MIDS-LVT(2) ground terminal
Innovative use of advanced processors and Field Programmable Gate Arrays to enable lower costs, greater flexibility and a digital solution to significant challenges
Co-development of the Airborne Networking Waveform for MIDS-JTRS
Seeking partnerships to gain products available “off-the-shelf,” while maintaining internal developments focused on key new technologies
A manufacturing outsourcing strategy that allows ViaSat to maximise its R&D spending to compete against bigger rivals.

About Frost & Sullivan

Frost & Sullivan, a global growth consulting company, has been partnering with clients to support the development of innovative strategies for more than 40 years. The company's industry expertise integrates growth consulting, growth partnership services and corporate management training to identify and develop opportunities. Frost & Sullivan serves and extensive clientele that includes Global 1000 companies, emerging companies and the investment community by providing comprehensive industry coverage that reflects the unique global perspective and combines ongoing analysis of markets, technologies, econometrics and demographics.

ViaSat and DRS Technologies Demonstrate Airborne IP Connection Between F/A-18 and Ground Network

Thu, 22 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0700

Simple avionics modification brings IP to the cockpit with no added weight, space or changes to operational flight program software

Carlsbad, CA – ViaSat and DRS Technologies Inc., under a contract with the U.S. Navy Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) and Program Executive Office for C4I (PMW-750), have demonstrated an Internet Protocol (IP) data connection from the cockpit of an F/A-18 jet fighter to a ground network. The data link uses ViaSat Multifunctional Information Distribution System LVT(1) terminals modified to provide IP communications to and from an onboard DRS Airborne Tactical Server (ATS). The tests were conducted at Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, China Lake.

In the test, the aircrew employed an Advanced Technology Forward-Looking Infrared (AT-FLIR) camera to record video. Although the test flight was during the day, the AT-FLIR typically captures images at night or in other low-light conditions. The aircrew created video captures and transferred IP data files at rates in excess of 70 kbps, moving images of 35,000 bytes to the ground network in seconds. In combat, these images could be used for intelligence and reconnaissance missions to identify and locate targets, enemy movements, or friendly forces.

CDR Jeff Myers, an assistant program manager from PMW-750 at PEO C4I, acted as the project manager for this demonstration. According to CDR Myers, “Speaking as an operator, both the speed and quality of the information exchange between the Hornet and the ground network were impressive and proved to be tactically relevant. From a project manager standpoint, the effort showed that there are options to affordably field an IP capability in tactical platforms that are worth further exploration. I thought our government-contractor team did an outstanding job working together to show the operational advantage of IP information to and from the tactical edge.”

Through relatively minor modifications to the ViaSat MIDS LVT(1) terminal, the Link-16 network is able to transmit IP data. The DRS Airborne Tactical Server (ATS) enables aircrews to record, store, and access aircraft and tactical data. This configuration replaces the Solid State Recorder (SSR) typically installed in the F/A-18, providing the same video, audio and data recording functions and adding a Microsoft Windows®-compatible file server to the aircraft. To show seamless integration with existing Link-16 operations, the demonstration used an operational Link-16 network with the IP data sent over a standard Link-16 relayed voice channel using the ViaSat Enhanced Throughput (ET) modes of the Link-16 waveform.

“Just the ability to use the Link-16 equipment to exchange IP-format files between the cockpit and a ground network is a major advance,” said Phyllis Sack, program manager at ViaSat. “But our tests are showing that the network connection is fast enough to support streaming video and situational awareness applications as well, so that’s the next step.”

For product information, contact Phyllis Sack at 760-476-4757.

$12 Million MIDS Tactical Network Terminal Order for Taiwan, Plus Additional Lot 7 Award

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0800

Carlsbad, CA – ViaSat Inc. has been awarded an order valued at more than $12 million for Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) terminals for the government of Taiwan. This award is for more than 70 LVT(1) configuration terminals plus spares under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Program through the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR). The order will be for the Taiwan Ministry of National Defense.

ViaSat also received a $3.1 million add-on award to the Lot 7 delivery order from the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR), San Diego. This add-on is for MIDS LVT(1), LVT(2) and LVT(7) configuration terminals for U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force applications. The Lot 7 delivery order was initially announced on July 6, 2006 and has had multiple add-ons bringing the total value of Lot 7 to nearly $90 million.

“The order from Taiwan is very strategic for us” said Paul Baca vice president of Tactical Data Links at ViaSat. “Taiwan has a large fleet of aircraft and we see this initial win as an excellent entry point for future business in Taiwan. We are also very happy with our MIDS terminal market share growth over the past year. These orders bring the value of our terminal awards since June of last year to more than $100 million.”

MIDS LVT is part of a tactical radio system that collects data from many sources and displays an electronic overview of the battlefield using secure, high capacity, jam resistant, digital data and voice. The system is used on US Navy, US Air Force, US Army platforms and military platforms of other nations. ViaSat is one of two U.S. government-qualified manufacturers of Link-16 MIDS airborne terminals and is the only qualified manufacturer of the LVT(2) ground-based terminal.

New Integrated Test and Training System for MIDS LVT Terminals

Wed, 31 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0800

Single, portable rack for testing terminals in aircraft, vehicles or ships

Carlsbad, CA – ViaSat Inc. is now offering the new MIDS Support Station, a complete test, troubleshooting, and training system for Multifunctional Information Distribution System LVT(1) and LVT(2) terminals. The MIDS LVT(1) Support Station integrates ViaSat Link-16 support equipment, such as the LVT(1) Cooling Tray, MIDS Power Unit, Voice Control Unit, RF Network, and Link-16 Environment/Gateway/Stimulator (LEGS) l, into one portable rack. The Support Station is available in configurations for the lab, the flight line, and ground operations. The MIDS Support station is priced according to the configuration.

The Support Station comes in standard configurations, but also can be modified for customers with specific needs. All configurations include a CPU and integrated LCD display that provides the interface for all operations, plus a terminal control panel, DC terminal power, cooling equipment, voice interface panel, and all interconnect cables.

“An integrated system that combines our test and support equipment is something that a lot of our customers have been requesting,” said Paul Baca, ViaSat VP of Tactical Data Links. “This is the same equipment we use to evaluate the performance of our production units, so there is a lot of capability built into it.”

For more information on the MIDS Support Station call 760-795-6334 or email Jansen Buckner.

Enerdyne Technologies Ships EnerLinksIITM Digital Data Link for DRS Technologies Neptune and Sentry UAVs

Wed, 31 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0800

Full Duplex Link Delivers Video, Metadata, Sensor and IP Link Coverage to the Horizon

El Cajon, CA – Enerdyne Technologies Inc. has delivered its EnerLinksII advanced video and ISR sensor digital data link system for the DRS Technologies (NYSE: DRS) NeptuneTM and Sentry® HP unmanned air vehicles. The EnerLinksII data link system addresses the need to transmit growing volumes of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance information from manned and unmanned tactical mobile vehicles and aircraft. Information gathered can include video, audio, telemetry, and data from IP-based imaging systems. The system has been proven to provide line-of-sight range coverage to 150 km (93 miles) using a small, lightweight, manually steerable antenna.

“Our initial tests with the EnerLinksII show that the system is living up to our expectations,” said Frank Morian VP, GM DRS Unmanned Technologies. “We think our customers will appreciate the new benefits that a digital data link brings to our UAV platforms.”

“Our investment in the development of digital communications technology has delivered on the goal of a comprehensive data link system for the industry,” added CEO Brandon Nixon.

The EnerLinksII system includes an Airborne Modem Receiver (AMR) and Ground Modem Receiver (GMR). The AMR integrates video compression, sensor multiplexing, modem, and RF transmission onboard the unmanned vehicle. A system first for EnerLinksII is OrderWireTM, which allows real time IP control of AMR system configuration from the ground, including parameter settings for all I/O ports. An intuitive web based GUI is used for OrderWire input. The GMR performs signal processing and decompression on the ground to provide output of all the video, audio, metadata, sensor data and IP sent from the UAV.

For more information and pricing contact sales@enerdyne.com.

About DRS Technologies
DRS, based in Parsippany, New Jersey, is a leading supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, intelligence agencies and prime contractors worldwide. The company employs approximately 10,000 people.

The DRS Neptune™ is a maritime UAV, which can be launched from small surface vessels or from land, and Sentry® HP is a next generation air vehicle with expanded payload capacity and enhanced performance characteristics.

Enerdyne Technologies, based in El Cajon, CA, is a wholly owned subsidiary of ViaSat Inc. (Nasdaq: VSAT). Enerdyne provides digital video data link systems for airborne and other mobile platforms within the defense and intelligence industries and also provides advanced technologies in digital video compression and high performance, ultra reliable RF transport.

ViaSat Inc. Safe Harbor Statement
Portions of this release, particularly statements about the performance and deliveries of ViaSat/Enerdyne 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.

$38 Million MIDS Tactical Network Terminal Order from Turkish Air Force

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0800

Carlsbad, CA – ViaSat Inc. has been awarded an order valued at almost $38 million for Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) terminals for the Turkish Air Force. As previously announced the Turkish government selected ViaSat as its sole provider of MIDS terminals for its F-16 fleet. This award is for 194 LVT(6) configuration terminals ordered under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Program through the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR). The order is an add-on to the Lot 7 award previously announced and includes other adjustments bringing the total Lot 7 value to nearly $87 million.

MIDS LVT is part of a tactical radio system that collects data from many sources and displays an electronic overview of the battlefield using secure, high capacity, jam resistant, digital data and voice. The system is used on U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army platforms and military platforms other nations. ViaSat is one of two U.S. government-qualified manufacturers of Link-16 MIDS airborne terminals and is the only qualified manufacturer of the LVT(2) ground-based terminal.

$10.9 Million in Additional Orders for MIDS Tactical Data Links Terminals

Thu, 14 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0700

Carlsbad, CA – ViaSat Inc. has been awarded an additional order valued at approximately $8.7 million for Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) terminals from the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR), San Diego. The order augments the $39.5 million Lot 7 delivery order announced on July 6, received by ViaSat as part of the MIDS annual Lot procurements. The Lot 7 add-on consists primarily of LVT(2) ground-based Low Volume Terminals and spares, along with LVT(4) and LVT(6) airborne terminals.

ViaSat has also been awarded an order valued at just over $2.2 million for MIDS terminals from the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division. This order is for LVT(2) ground-based Low Volume Terminals and support equipment.

MIDS LVT is part of a tactical radio system that collects data from many sources and displays an electronic overview of the battlefield using secure, high capacity, jam resistant, digital data and voice. The system is used by the U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, as well as militaries of other nations. ViaSat is one of two U.S. government-qualified manufacturers of Link-16 MIDS airborne terminals and is the only qualified manufacturer of the LVT(2) ground-based terminal.

Safe Harbor Statement Portions of this release, particularly statements about the performance and deliveries of ViaSat MIDS terminals, 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.

ViaSat Selected as MIDS Tactical Network Terminal Supplier for Turkish Air Force

Wed, 16 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0700

Carlsbad, CA � ViaSat Inc. has been selected by the Turkish Air Force as the supplier for an additional 194 Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) airborne Low Volume Terminals (LVT(6)). Turkey plans to install the terminals on its fleet of F-16 Fighting Falcon jet fighters. The order will be placed under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Program and is in addition to the quantity announced as part of the MIDS Lot 7 award, bringing the total expected Turkish order to 203 terminals. Delivery of the units is expected to begin in October of this year and continue through the 4th quarter of ViaSat�s fiscal year 2010 (Jan.-Mar., 2010).

�The Turkish Air Force maintains one of the largest, most advanced F-16 fleets in the world, so we�re pleased to have been selected by them,� said Paul Baca vice president for Tactical Data Links at ViaSat. �We believe this agreement highlights the reputation ViaSat has earned in the international market for the quality of our Link-16 products. It builds and extends our international MIDS production contract backlog for several more years. And the support infrastructure we will be establishing in Turkey provides a solid foundation for serving other allies in Eastern Europe and Asia.�

Safe Harbor Statement
Portions of this release, particularly statements about the performance and deliveries of ViaSat MIDS terminals, 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 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.

$39.5 Million Order in MIDS Tactical Network Terminal Lot 7 Award

Thu, 06 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0700

Order Includes First Orders from Portugal, Turkey, and Germany

Carlsbad, CA � ViaSat Inc. has won a delivery order valued at approximately $39.5 million for Multifunctional Information Distribution System terminals from The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR), San Diego. The order includes LVT(1) airborne and LVT(2) ground-based Low Volume Terminals under the Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract awarded in January 2000. The MIDS-LVT provides secure, high capacity, jam resistant, digital data and voice communications capability for the U.S. Navy, Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, and for U.S. defense partners. Delivery of the Lot 7 units is expected to begin in June of next year and continue through the first quarter of ViaSat�s fiscal year 2009.

This delivery order combines purchases for the United States and the first order from the governments of Portugal (11 percent), and Turkey (4.5 percent) under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Program, and to Germany (1 percent) through a Memorandum of Understanding amongst the founding MIDS nations (Germany, Italy, Spain, France, and the United States). The Lot 7 award includes LVT(1) terminals for F/A-18, E/A-18G, F-16, AC-130 aircraft, the MH-60R helicopter, Link-16 Alaska, China Lake, NAVICP, and Eglin AFB. The award also includes LVT(2) terminals and spares for various Army and Air Force applications including the JICO Support System (JSS), Pocket J Program, PATRIOT Program, Medium Extended Air Defense (MEADS), the Joint Tactical Ground Station (JTAGS), and for Eglin AFB Link-16 applications. During the procurement for Lot 7 the LVT(2) terminal quantities were competed and ViaSat remains as the only certified producer of the LVT(2) to date.

�With these new orders from foreign military customers such as Turkey, Portugal, and Germany, we expect to see a greater proportion of FMS and direct commercial sales to foreign customers in the future,� said Paul Baca vice president of Tactical Data Links at ViaSat.

Safe Harbor Statement
Portions of this release, particularly statements about the performance and deliveries of ViaSat MIDS terminals, 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 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.

Airborne Networking Waveform Development Order for MIDS Tactical Network Terminal, Plus Final Lot 6 Add-on

Mon, 17 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0700

Carlsbad, CA � ViaSat Inc. has been awarded an undefinitized $3.5 million delivery order from The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR), San Diego, to begin development of specifications for an Airborne Networking Waveform (ANW) for the Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS). This ANW task will begin implementing Tactical Targeting Networking Technology (TTNT) into MIDS JTRS. TTNT is an Internet Protocol (IP) based, high-speed, ad hoc network designed to enable the U.S. military to quickly locate moving and time-critical targets. ViaSat will be working with Data Link Solutions, a joint venture of BAe Systems and Rockwell Collins, in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment to jointly develop and integrate the ANW into MIDS JTRS.

ViaSat has also received a delivery order in excess of $3.3 million as a final add-on to the Lot 6 award announced September 21, 2005. This procurement was for MIDS LVT(2) ground-based Low Volume Terminals and spares. The final add-on brings the total Lot 6 delivery order value to more than $74 million, the largest MIDS order received by ViaSat for a MIDS lot procurement.

ViaSat is one of two U.S. government-qualified manufacturers of Link-16 MIDS LVT terminals, part of a secure, jam-resistant tactical radio system that collects data from many sources and displays an electronic overview of the battlefield. ViaSat has delivered more than 700 MIDS terminals to SPAWAR for the U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army and coalition customers.

Safe Harbor Statement
Portions of this release, particularly statements about deliveries and performance of LinkStar terminals and ViaSat network services, and future expansion of services to additional Burger King restaurants, 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 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.

Comsat Labs and Comsat Laboratories are tradenames of ViaSat, Inc. Neither Comsat Labs nor Comsat Laboratories is affiliated with COMSAT Corporation. �Comsat� is a registered trademark of COMSAT Corporation.

Second Lot 6 MIDS Tactical Network Terminal Add-on Order for $5.7 Million

Fri, 30 Sep 2005 00:00:00 -0700

Carlsbad, CA - ViaSat has been awarded another add-on order valued at nearly $5.7 million for Multifunctional Information Distribution System terminals from The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR), San Diego. The order adds to the $60 million delivery order announced on June 13 and the $5.2 million add-on order announced September 21. This order brings the total to more than $70 million for the largest MIDS order received by ViaSat as part of the MIDS Lot procurements.

The add-on order includes LVT(1) airborne terminals, LVT(2) ground-based Low Volume Terminals and spares. The MIDS LVT provides secure, high capacity, jam resistant, digital data and voice communication for U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Army platforms. ViaSat is one of two U.S. government-qualified manufacturers of Link-16 MIDS terminals, part of a tactical radio system that collects data from many sources and displays an electronic overview of the battlefield. ViaSat recently delivered its 500th MIDS terminal to SPAWAR under the program.

Safe Harbor Statement
Portions of this release, particularly statements about the performance and deliveries of ViaSat MIDS terminals, 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, manufacturing issues, problems with suppliers and subcontractors, and technologies not being developed according to anticipated schedules, or that do not perform according to expectations. 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.

Comsat Labs and Comsat Laboratories are trade names of ViaSat Inc. Neither Comsat Labs nor Comsat Laboratories is affiliated with COMSAT Corporation. �Comsat� is a registered trademark of COMSAT Corporation.

$5.2 Million MIDS Tactical Network Terminal Lot 6 Add-on Order

Wed, 21 Sep 2005 00:00:00 -0700

Carlsbad, CA - ViaSat Inc. (Nasdaq:VSAT), a satellite and wireless communication technology provider to government and commercial markets, has been awarded an add-on order valued at more than $5.2 million for Multifunctional Information Distribution System terminals from The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR), San Diego. The order augments the $60 million delivery order announced on June 13, the largest MIDS order yet received by ViaSat as part of the MIDS Lot procurements.

The add-on order includes primarily LVT(2) ground-based Low Volume Terminals, as well as LVT(1) airborne terminals and spares . The MIDS LVT provides secure, high capacity, jam resistant, digital data and voice communication for US Navy, US Air Force, and US Army platforms.

ViaSat is one of two U.S. government-qualified manufacturers of Link-16 MIDS terminals, part of a tactical radio system that collects data from many sources and displays an electronic overview of the battlefield. ViaSat recently delivered its 500th MIDS terminal to SPAWAR under the program.

About ViaSat (www.viasat.com)
ViaSat produces innovative satellite and other wireless communication products that enable fast, secure, and efficient communications to any location. Products include network security devices, tactical data radios, and communication simulators. ViaSat also has a full line of VSAT products for data and voice applications, and is a market leader in Ka-band satellite systems, from user terminals to large gateways. ViaSat has locations in Carlsbad, CA, and Norcross, GA, along with its Comsat Laboratories division based in Clarksburg, MD. Additional field offices are located in Boston, MA and the Washington DC/Baltimore area.

In addition the company�s wholly-owned subsidiary, US Monolithics, designs and produces monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs) and modules for use in broadband communications. US Monolithics is based in Chandler, Arizona.

Safe Harbor Statement
Portions of this release, particularly statements about the performance and deliveries of ViaSat MIDS terminals, 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, manufacturing issues, problems with suppliers and subcontractors, and technologies not being developed according to anticipated schedules, or that do not perform according to expectations.. 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.

Comsat Labs and Comsat Laboratories are trade names of ViaSat, Inc. Neither Comsat Labs nor Comsat Laboratories is affiliated with COMSAT Corporation. �Comsat� is a registered trademark of COMSAT Corporation.

$60 Million Order in MIDS Tactical Network Terminal Lot 6 Award

Mon, 13 Jun 2005 00:00:00 -0700

Carlsbad, CA - ViaSat Inc. (Nasdaq:VSAT) has won a delivery order valued at approximately $60 million for Multifunctional Information Distribution System terminals from The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR), San Diego. The order includes LVT(1) airborne and LVT(2) ground-based Low Volume Terminals under the Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract awarded in January 2000. The MIDS LVT provides secure, high capacity, jam resistant, digital data and voice communications capability for the U.S. Navy, Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, and for U.S. defense partners. Delivery of the Lot 6 units is expected to begin in April of next year and continue through the fourth quarter of ViaSat�s fiscal year 2007.

The Lot 6 award includes LVT(1) terminals and spares for F/A-18, F-16, B-52 aircraft, the MH-60 helicopter, and Link-16 Alaska. The award also includes LVT(2) terminals and spares for various Army and Air Force systems including the JICO Support System (JSS), the U.S. Army PM-TRCS (Tactical Radio Communication System), U.S. Army Program Executive Office Missiles and Space (PEO M&S), U.S Army PEO-ASMD (Program Executive Office Air Space and Missile Defense), U.S. Army Medium Extended Air Defense (MEADS), as well as terminals for Japan�s Defense Agency via FMS procurement. ViaSat is the only certified producer of the LVT(2).

�This award sets a record as the largest MIDS order issued to ViaSat during the annual Lot procurements executed by the MIDS International Program Office� said Paul Baca vice president of Tactical Data Links at ViaSat. �We also look forward to reaching a major milestone this summer when we produce and deliver our 500th terminal.�

Safe Harbor Statement
Portions of this release, particularly statements about the performance and deliveries of ViaSat MIDS terminals, 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.

Comsat Labs and Comsat Laboratories are trade names of ViaSat, Inc. Neither Comsat Labs nor Comsat Laboratories is affiliated with COMSAT Corporation. �Comsat� is a registered trademark of COMSAT Corporation.

$60 Million MIDS JTRS Award

Wed, 29 Dec 2004 00:00:00 -0800

Carlsbad, CA - ViaSat Inc. (Nasdaq:VSAT) has been awarded an Engineering Change Proposal modification and corresponding delivery order anticipated to be valued at approximately $60 million for development of a Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) compliant version of the Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS ) terminal. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR), San Diego is the contracting command. ViaSat has received an initial delivery order funding increment of $11 million to begin development planned for approximately the next six months. The undefinitized contract modification and delivery order are anticipated to be finalized during this six month period, including provisions for the design, development and qualification of MIDS JTRS Terminals. JTRS is a programmable radio technology that contributes to the new "network-centric" vision of the military by enabling a variety of military wireless communications devices to easily communicate with each other.

The technical objective of the MIDS JTRS program is to transform the current MIDS LVT (Low Volume Terminal) into a four-channel, Software Communications Architecture (SCA) compliant JTRS, while maintaining current Link-16 and tactical air navigation system (TACAN) functionality. MIDS gathers data from multiple sources and displays a digital view of the battlefield.

The MIDS JTRS Terminal is designed to be plug-and-play interchangeable for U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force platforms that use MIDS LVT terminals, while accommodating future technologies and capabilities. Improvements such as Link-16 enhanced throughput, Link-16 frequency re-mapping, and programmable crypto will also be realized in the MIDS JTRS design. In addition to the Link-16 and TACAN functionality, the MIDS JTRS includes three 2 MHz to 2 GHz programmable channels that allow the warfighter to use multiple waveforms.

"We're extremely pleased with this development program," said Paul Baca vice president of Tactical Data Links at ViaSat. "JTRS is an essential element of our military's evolution to network-centric operations. The MIDS JTRS program will provide a timely, economical means to upgrade the many platforms and users with MIDS LVT terminals to the future of tactical data networking."

Safe Harbor Statement
Portions of this release, particularly statements about development schedules and future funding allocations under the delivery order, 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.

Additional $6.6 Million Lot 5 Order for MIDS Tactical Network Terminal

Thu, 12 Aug 2004 00:00:00 -0700

Carlsbad, CA - ViaSat Inc. (Nasdaq:VSAT) has been awarded an add-on order valued at approximately $6.6 million for Multifunctional Information Distribution System terminals from The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR), San Diego. The add-on to the previously announced Lot 5 award includes both LVT(1) airborne and LVT(2) ground-based Low Volume Terminals. The MIDS LVT provides secure, high capacity, jam resistant, digital data and voice communication capabilities for US Navy, US Air Force, and US Army platforms.

ViaSat produces innovative satellite and other wireless communication products that enable fast, secure, and efficient communications to any location. Products include network security devices, tactical data radios, and communication simulators. ViaSat also has a full line of VSAT products for data and voice applications, and is a market leader in Ka-band satellite systems, from user terminals to large gateways. ViaSat has locations in Carlsbad, CA, and Norcross, GA, along with its Comsat Laboratories division based in Clarksburg, MD. Additional field offices are located in Boston, MA and the Washington DC/Baltimore area.

Safe Harbor Statement
Portions of this release, particularly statements about the performance and deliveries of ViaSat MIDS terminals, 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.

Comsat Labs and Comsat Laboratories are trade names of ViaSat, Inc. Neither Comsat Labs nor Comsat Laboratories is affiliated with COMSAT Corporation. �Comsat� is a registered trademark of COMSAT Corporation.

$47 Million Lot 5 Award for MIDS Tactical Network Terminals

Thu, 17 Jun 2004 00:00:00 -0700

Carlsbad, CA - ViaSat Inc. (Nasdaq:VSAT) has won a delivery order valued at approximately $47 million for Multifunctional Information Distribution System terminals from The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR), San Diego. The order includes LVT(1) airborne and LVT(2) ground-based Low Volume Terminals under the Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract awarded in January 2000. The MIDS LVT provides secure, high capacity, jam resistant, digital data and voice communications capability for US Navy, US Air Force, and US Army platforms. Delivery of the Lot 5 units is expected to begin in June of next year and continue through the first quarter of ViaSat�s fiscal year 2007.

The ViaSat MIDS terminal was recently approved for full-rate production for Navy tactical platforms by Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition, Mr. John Young. The MIDS terminal was approved for U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army full-rate production last year.

The Lot 5 award includes LVT(1) terminals and spares for F-18 and F-16 aircraft, the A-10, the MH-60 helicopter, the Air Force JICO Support System, and Taiwan via Foreign Military Sales (FMS). The award also includes a significant number of LVT(2) terminals and spares for various Army and Air Force systems including the JICO Support System (JSS) and the U.S. Army PM-TRCS (Tactical Radio Communication System), SHORAD (Short Range Air Defense), TFIS (Tactical Data Link Fielding and Integration Support System), TOC/AMDCC (Tactical Operation Center/Air Missile Defense Command and Control), and J-UCAS (Joint � Unmanned Combat Air System), as well as for Taiwan, Japan, and Canada via FMS procurement. ViaSat is currently the only certified producer of the LVT(2).

�We are pleased with this delivery order as it marks our largest individual MIDS award to-date,� said Paul Baca vice president of Tactical Data Links at ViaSat. �In addition, we are very happy with the continued growth of the LVT(2) market for U.S. and coalition tactical systems. The unique features and interfaces in LVT(2) make it ideal for ground-based and other non-fighter installations.�

Safe Harbor Statement
Portions of this release, particularly statements about the performance and deliveries of ViaSat MIDS terminals, 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.

Comsat Labs and Comsat Laboratories are trade names of ViaSat, Inc. Neither Comsat Labs nor Comsat Laboratories is affiliated with COMSAT Corporation. �Comsat� is a registered trademark of COMSAT Corporation.