Viasat Launches Dedicated Satellite Service Portfolio for Government UAV Operations
This new portfolio enables secure, real-time communications for uncrewed aerial missions worldwide – including intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), emergency response and special operations.
02-02-2026
LONDON, United Kingdom., Feb. 2, 2026 – Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, today announced its next-generation satellite service portfolio engineered to meet the evolving demands for government uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) operations.
Designed to meet specific government requirements, the VuaLe portfolio supports UAV missions, providing flexibility, security and operational control through a range of terminals and connectivity services.
Connectivity services within the portfolio include Uncrewed Air, L-MAX, G2X Air, G2X Air Plus, and K-MAX. Each will provide specific benefits depending on the mission, giving operators flexible, budget-conscious options. This includes supporting intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations as well as public safety, border security, defense, and scientific research.
Uncrewed Air is a new service designed to provide reliable and cost-effective L-band connectivity plans through Viasat’s global L-band network. It enables continuous, resilient communications for mission-critical UAV operations, making secure satellite links accessible to a broader range of operators than ever before.
To complement Uncrewed Air, Viasat has also unveiled a suite of compact, lightweight, low power terminals for UAVs. Starting from as light as 440 grams, these terminals provide dependable Command and Control (C2) link via reliable L-band, enabling operators to maintain continuous communication even in challenging environments. The small size, weight and power (SWaP) terminal is ideal for smaller UAV platforms, designed to deliver global reach, reliability, and operational flexibility.
Todd McDonell, President, International Government, Viasat, said: “The launch of this new service portfolio enforces Viasat's commitment to advancing UAV communications with secure, resilient, and flexible solutions. As demand grows for UAV missions, we aim to enable our customers across government and defense industries to operate with greater situational awareness, operational efficiency and cost control.”
Visit Viasat’s website to learn more about the VuaLe portfolio of government UAV satellite services.
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This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to the safe harbors created under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements include, among others, statements that refer to the features and benefits of the VuaLe service portfolio along with new terminal and connectivity services associated with VuaLe. Readers are cautioned that actual results could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include: the availability of Viasat’s L-band satellite network and any future satellite we may construct or acquire; risks associated with the construction, launch and operation of satellites, including the effect of any anomaly, operational failure or degradation in satellite performance; contractual problems, product defects, manufacturing issues or delays, regulatory issues, technologies that do not perform according to expectations; and other factors affecting the government and communications sectors generally. In addition, please refer to the risk factors contained in our SEC filings available at www.sec.gov, including our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason.