OneWeb Partnership Delivers Cutting-Edge Defense Solutions
May 23, 2025
Eutelsat OneWeb informed customers on May 19 that they can now use the Kymeta Goshawk u8 flat-panel terminal, a modern multi-orbit system built for government and military needs. The terminal represents a significant advancement in defense communications by combining GEO and LEO networks into one platform. Using multiple orbits, this new approach meets important defense needs by providing military forces with dependable and flexible connections in every operational setting, allowing them to communicate regardless of challenges they face in contested areas.
Kymeta Goshawk u8 promo. Credit:Kymeta
The Goshawk u8 is designed so it can be used in land vehicles, ships, and static posts. The new terminal from Kymeta uses LEO, GEO and cellular networks all together, making it easier for military personnel to respond and carry out advanced combat tactics. Military strategists explained that these capabilities make it possible for troops to act fast, concentrate their efforts, and surprise the enemy, disrupting their teamwork. The ability to use the terminal in various ways helps defense forces maintain control of communication during difficult operations in different domains, giving commanders greater flexibility to adapt to fast changes in the battlefield.
Military experts pointed out that the robust, low-profile design and high-bandwidth performance of the terminal are ideal for allied nations’ changing defense and security needs. Since governments are now prioritizing the security of their satellite communications infrastructure, the Goshawk u8 was designed to aid data-driven, cloud-powered defense efforts. Defense analysts pointed out that the network gives both defense and government users a constant connection which keeps operations running smoothly and protects personnel during important missions where losing communication could be dangerous.
The Goshawk u8 is designed so that it can use its built-in LEO and cellular modems together and, by adding an external GEO modem, can also use GEO services without interruption. Engineers created the multi-orbit terminal to ensure that all GEO, LEO, and cellular-based connectivity is provided through a single, combined system. With the terminal, mobile operations have dependable and uninterrupted connections that achieve the required work goals when used on land, at sea or in fixed sites. Moreover, the system provides jamming mitigation capabilities for GNSS-denied operations, letting military commanders rely on critical applications for their missions in situations where GNSS signals are blocked.
Rick Bergman, president and CEO of Kymeta, noted that, in today’s contested battlespaces, losing connectivity during battle is not acceptable for modern troops. He said that the Goshawk u8 enables defense teams to operate in multiple orbital systems with great certainty and strength, even during intense pressure. Company officials pointed out that Kymeta works closely with governments, special forces and military operators to find solutions for important defense needs. Because the Goshawk u8 has performed well in real-world military use after extensive partner testing, the Department of Defense and militaries around the world are now requesting more of Kymeta’s innovative and mission-critical technology. This breakthrough terminal represents the future of military communications, offering unprecedented connectivity solutions that will reshape modern warfare strategies globally and enhance operational effectiveness for defense forces worldwide.
