Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) said it is partnering with Inmarsat Global Limited, London, to provide leased services and act as a network services distribution partner for Inmarsat Commercial Satellite Services around the world.
Northrop’s three-year agreement with Inmarsat entails distribution of the latter’s Broadband Global Area Network and offer standard Inmarsat products and services, and customized power and bandwidth worldwide.
Northrop expects the deal to contribute to lower-cost satellite airtime and services; and contribute to maintaining satellite communications as a key component of the company's integrated capabilities. Additionally, the deal will also help expand Northrop’s national and international defense and government customer base.
The utilization of commercial satellite communications has long been a standard component of Northrop’s Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance or C4ISR offerings to U.S. and international customers. The company’s relationship with Inmarsat will provide operating synergies to both companies, with the continued development of these offerings across the globe.
Inmarsat is the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services. Since 1979, Inmarsat has been providing reliable voice and high-speed data communications to governments, enterprises and other organizations, 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 more than 400 distribution partners and service providers operating in 100 countries.
Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide. The company mainly competes with General Dynamics Corporation (GD) and Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT).
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