ISR systems

Global, multi-intelligence gathering operations from airborne platforms

Providing the critical communication link for all your Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) requirements, Viasat’s ISR services deliver the broadband data links that help ensure situational awareness.

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Modern ISR operations require simultaneous sharing and receiving of real-time information. Viasat delivers the broadband link that helps ensure situational awareness.

At the core of every successful ISR mission is the timely and reliable transfer of data, be that the delivery of situational awareness from the operational source to HQ, or the transfer of communication and data between HQ and operation teams. Viasat is the conduit that guarantees the certainty of communications to allow this seamless transfer anywhere in the world, with no need for advanced planning or location reporting.

ISR services for interoperability across air, land and sea

No matter how fast, secure and reliable your communications link, your ISR system is dependent on a complete answer - not merely a list of components. We work with local partners, end-users and leading technology providers to deliver world-class ISR solutions. With our global constellation of satellites, highly reliable connectivity, seamless mobility and secure communications links, our satellite network allows your ISR architecture to operate across your air, land and sea assets, thus maximizing your operational effectiveness.

Unmanned operations

UAVs and USVs are increasingly being used for ISR missions. Current developments in satellite technology have seen Viasat ISR system services being utilised on these very small airframes to deliver situational awareness back to HQ. We have worked with partners to develop bespoke satellite-based communications solutions that allow ISR activities to be rapidly relocated and deployed as necessary within a broad area of operations.

Radio comms beyond line of sight

Utilising your existing in-service tactical radios to provide Beyond Line of Sight (BLoS) communications allows quick response from hotspots and enables your teams on the ground to stay connected far beyond traditional radio range.

Viasat's L-TAC service offers the unique capability to provide single-hop L-band relay from a global constellation of geostationary satellites. The service complements existing UHF or VHF channel availability over a leased L-band channel to provide reliable voice and data connectivity independent of local infrastructure.

The BGAN PTT service harnesses the power of Viasat’s award-winning I-4 network to connect radio controllers via a mobile, magnet mounted terminal – increasing connectivity and providing communications certainty.