Carlsbad, CA - ViaSat Inc. (Nasdaq:VSAT) has won a $3.16 million contract from the U.S. Air Force Cryptologic Systems Group to develop cryptographic equipment for the Space Ground Applications in Satellite System (CESGASS). The program requires ViaSat to demonstrate that terrestrial, re-programmable Type 1 communications security equipment, that complies with the tenants of NSA Crypto Modernization, can replace existing/legacy ground equipment.

The system is based on reprogramming the ViaSat KG-250 inline network encryptor with the specific security functions required for the Telemetry Tracking and Control (TT&C) ground operating environment. By basing the system on an existing product, costs are expected to be lower compared to equipment that is developed for space applications only. This KG-250 variant should enable the Air Force to meet its current TT&C security requirements while providing a simplified growth path to a more network centric TT&C architecture.

�This award is a new application for our Information Assurance technology,� said Jerry Goodwin, vice president of Tactical Networking and Information Assurance at ViaSat. �It represents a tremendous opportunity to demonstrate the versatility of our programmable crypto architecture, which can handle both link and network cryptographic functions. This flexibility can help isolated communication �stove pipes� become more network-centric.�

Upon completion of the 12-month effort the Air Force may elect to award a low rate initial production phase in which the resulting cryptographic equipment would be productized and certified.

About ViaSat
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 gateways. ViaSat has locations in Carlsbad, CA, and Norcross, GA, along with its Comsat Laboratories division in Clarksburg, MD. Additional field offices are located in Boston, MA, Linthicum, MD, Washington DC, Australia, Italy, China, and India.

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. USM is based in Chandler, Arizona.

Safe Harbor Statement
Portions of this release, particularly statements about the capabilities of the KG-250 and possible future production orders, 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 from historical results or from any results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: ViaSat�s ability to perform under existing contracts and obtain additional contracts, ViaSat�s ability to develop new products that gain market acceptance, changes in product supply, pricing and customer demand, changes in relationships with, or the financial condition of, key customers or suppliers, changes in government regulations, changes in economic conditions globally and in the communications markets in particular, increased competition, potential product liability, infringement and other claims, and other factors affecting the communications industry generally. ViaSat 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 ViaSat�s Form 10-Ks and subsequent Form 10-Qs. These documents 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.

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