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Cohort plc, the independent technology group, has completed the acquisition of Australian satellite communication terminal specialist, EM Solutions, expanding its naval defence offer and reinforcing the Group’s presence in Australasia.
Electro Optic Systems has entered into a binding agreement to divest its Naval Satellite Communications subsidiary, EM Solutions to Cohort plc.
As EM Solutions prepares to celebrate its 25th anniversary, it also marks another significant achievement: the first stage completion of its factory expansion.
EM Solutions has successfully completed the first of its system level tests for a transponder developed for Telesat’s LEO 3 demonstration satellite.
EM Solutions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Electro Optic Systems Holdings (EOS:ASX), today completed shipment of its final Cobra terminal for the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) Anzac Class Frigates.
EM Solutions is honoured to have been awarded the Pacific 2019 SME Innovation Grant and to be Highly Commended in the Pacific 2019 National Innovation Award.
Both awards are associated with the Cobra X/Ka Tri-Band Maritime Satellite Communications Terminal which has recently been deployed on numerous vessel platforms by the Royal Australian Navy. The Cobra terminal was developed by EM Solutions in collaboration with the Australian Department of Defence and provides enhanced capability through its ability to operate on both military and commercial satellite systems and use of proprietary satellite tracking technology that ensures robust operation in the harshest of conditions.
EM Solutions, the Brisbane, Australia-based technology developer of innovative microwave and on-the-move radio and satellite products, has been awarded a AUD$ 6.5M contract by global prime contractor Thales for the supply of satellite radio systems to support a major connectivity project.
EM Solutions’ ability to make timely modifications to their commercial off-the-shelf products to suit Thales’ specific customer requirements was a key factor in determining the contract award. In 2016 a framework agreement was signed between the two companies to streamline ordering, and in 2018, EM Solutions’ work was again recognised when they took out Thales Australia’s Supplier of the Year award for Export Achievement.
EM Solutions Cobra M2 Maritime Satcom Terminal has successfully completed the WGS testing and certification process and been notified by the certification authority that the terminals are now able to operate at Ka-Band on the WGS Satellite Network. The testing phases of the certification process were completed by the Australian Certification Authority within the Satcom Systems Program Office.
Highly decorated soldier Major General Jeff Sengelman DSC, AM, CSC is joining the Board of EM Solutions following his recent retirement from the Australian Army.
EM Solutions has recently been contracted by Raytheon Australia to supply its Cobra X/Ka tri-band Maritime Terminals and associated network infrastructure to the Royal Australian Navy as part of the SEA1654 program that will deliver two new supply vessels.
Less than 6 months after the first proto-type terminal underwent initial sea trials, EM Solutions has delivered and installed its Cobra X/Ka tri-band Maritime Terminals on two recently launched Australian Navy Cape Class Vessels that are now in service.
Following recent successful deployments of both its Taipan land mobile and Cobra maritime terminals, EM Solutions has recently received orders totaling over $6M from government and defence customers in Europe, North America, Asia and Australia for the Company’s satcom-on-the-move solutions.
Inmarsat (LSE: ISAT.L), the global mobile satellite operator, is providing its Global Xpress (GX) satellite service to the Australian Border Force. Eight maritime vessels have recently been fitted with new Cobra-class satellite communications terminals, designed, developed and manufactured by EM Solutions that enable governments to augment the capacity they have on government-owned satellites with commercial satellites.
EM Solutions announced today that it had won an initial order from a US Government Agency to develop and supply its 10 Gbps E-band backhaul radios for evaluation in ship to shore communications.
Announcing the contract, EM Solutions Managing Director and CEO Dr. Rowan Gilmore said “EM Solutions has been selected to showcase its leading edge radio technology for challenging applications to an important US customer. We will integrate the new 10Gbps E-band radios developed by our subsidiary EMClarity into the same steerable gimbal systems used in our comms-on-the-move (OTM) Cobra satellite terminals, enabling the new radio systems to be used for high speed data backhaul, even where either end is in motion”.
Inmarsat today announced a new partnership with EM Solutions to develop the world’s first combined MilSatCom/Global Xpress (GX) maritime satcom terminal. The new terminal is scheduled to receive full Inmarsat accreditation during Q2 2016 and will be submitted for Wideband Global Satcom (WGS) certification.
The new terminal, which is initially being created for an Australian Government customer, will contain a number of innovative features, including tracking via monopulse technology and easy switching between GX and MilSatCom systems. The terminal will also be substantially lighter, lower cost and faster than any comparable MilSatCom device.
The first commercial shipments of the EM Solutions Diamond Series BUC family are underway as part of long-term supply agreements with customers including leading defence suppliers in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Since their release the Diamond Series Ka Multiband have been applauded for their capability. The low power consumption and small size of EMS’ new GaN technology is proving attractive for customers offering Ka band services on land, aero and maritime platforms.
EM Solutions will be exhibiting its new multi-frequency Ka-band linearized block up convertor (BUC) and GaN solid state power amplifier (SSPA) products at Satellite 2015.
Speedy communications on the move a lifesaver
By Cheryl Jones The Australian November 02, 2013
Leading Ka-band RF and On-the-Move terminal engineering company EM Solutions announces the appointment of Todd Hershberger to the role of Vice President Business Development, North and South America. Todd is based in Conover, North Carolina.
CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, and EM Solutions, an Australian leader in microwave innovation, today announced an agreement to develop one of the world’s highest
Leading broadband Ka-satcom RF equipment manufacturer EM Solutions announces launch plans for business expansion into North America and EMEA Regions. EM Solutions Managing Director Dr.
EM Solutions’ Ka-Band Satcom on the Move (SOTM) terminal successfully completed WGS Phase #2 certification testing in Brisbane in August 2012.
EM Solutions has been engaged by Insitu Pacific, a Boeing Company, to provide specialist electronic R.F. engineering design and manufacturing services to support their ScanEagle
EM Solutions has again been engaged by CEA Technologies to provide specialist microwave electronic engineering input to a new SSCWI system being built for export.
EM Solutions delivers Astrium UK Limited Linearised 40W Ka-band RF SSPA/BUC’s and LNB’s which form part of a new US $1.66 billion (AED 6 billion)
The 2012 AIRG Medal for SMEs is awarded to EM Solutions’ Chief Engineer – Peter Bradley! The AIRG Medal is awarded to a current industrial
EM Solutions has delivered the first batch of Ka-Band 40W Block Upconverter equipment to Thales Communications, which is to be incorporated into a Ka/Ku SATCOM
EM Solutions has delivered the first batch of Ka-Band 40W Block Upconverter equipment to Thales Communications, which is to be incorporated into a Ka/Ku SATCOM
EM Solutions announces preliminary specifications for a Ka-band On-The-Move Satellite Communications System being developed under Round 12 of Australia’s Defence Capability & Technology Demonstrator (CTD)
EM Solutions has been awarded an initial contract by Astrium UK Limited for supply of Ka-band RF equipment which is to be incorporated into a
EM Solutions has been awarded two contracts, valued at AU$4M by BAE System Australia for supply of X-band and Ka-band RF equipment for use by
EM Solutions was awarded a contract to develop a Ka-band On-The-Move Satellite Communications System in Round 12 of Australia’s Defence Capability & Technology Demonstrator (CTD)
