{"id":44601,"date":"2025-07-22T12:27:11","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T11:27:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/?p=44601"},"modified":"2025-07-22T12:27:24","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T11:27:24","slug":"ast-spacemobile-completes-non-terrestrial-network-ntn-defense-communications-demo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/networks\/latest-ntn-news\/ast-spacemobile-completes-non-terrestrial-network-ntn-defense-communications-demo\/","title":{"rendered":"AST SpaceMobile Completes Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) Defense Communications Demo"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AST SpaceMobile, in partnership with Fairwinds Technologies, successfully demonstrated Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) satellite communications for key defense use cases, enabling real-time Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) connectivity, multimedia streaming, and secure video calls on standard smartphones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Conducted near AST\u2019s Oahu, Hawaii gateway with participation from US Indo-Pacific Command, including the Navy, Marine Corps, and Space Command, the test showcased direct-to-device (D2D) capabilities for tactical operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Supported by the US Defense Innovation Unit\u2019s Cyber and Telecom portfolio, the collaboration aims to enhance resilient communications in denied or austere environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read full article <a href=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/connectivity\/2025\/06\/26\/ast-spacemobile-completes-tactical-ntn-demonstration-with-fairwinds-technologies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AST SpaceMobile, in partnership with Fairwinds Technologies, successfully demonstrated Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) satellite communications for key defense use cases, enabling real-time Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) connectivity, multimedia streaming, and secure video calls on standard smartphones. 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