FCDO Services selects portofolio company NSSLGlobal to provide satellite hardware, airtime and training to support UK diplomatic, development, consular and disaster response communication
Portofolio company NSSLGlobal contracts with FCDO Services to supply critical communications services, including OneWeb LEO technology, for communications resilience and deployed tasks.
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The agreement will enhance communications capabilities and bring additional resilience for the UK’s embassies, ministries and government infrastructure and support people deployed in highrisk and remote environments who lack reliable terrestrial communication services. Building on a long-standing relationship with FCDO Services, NSSLGlobal will provide the communications hardware, airtime, expertise, training and 24/7 technical support including adding Eutelsat OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) broadband services to the existing provision of other satellite connectivity.
These options provide hybrid and tailored packages for fixed infrastructure, deployable teams and individuals. Delivering OneWeb LEO services enhances the UK government’s ability to deliver resilient high-throughput and very low latency broadband connectivity, for fast connection speeds up to 200 Mbps and rapid deployment with enhanced protection for sensitive communications.
We are proud of our portfolio company NSSLGlobal for delivering cutting-edge satellite technology that supports the UK Government, particularly FCDO Services, in connecting people and operations where traditional infrastructure cannot. As a trusted partner to the UK Government, NSSLGlobal provides resilient and secure communications solutions that meet the highest standards. The integration of OneWeb’s European LEO constellation marks a strategic leap forward, ensuring reliable connectivity in even the most remote and high-risk environments
Ann-Kari Heier, EVP at Arendals Fossekompani and NSSLGlobal Board Member
"This agreement demonstrates a trusted partnership with NSSLGlobal and an extension of our services to UK and foreign governments and international organisations with close ties to the UK. Combined with the assurance that the OneWeb LEO network will provide, we are confident that this relationship is giving our teams on the ground the critical support and reassurance they need to stay connected, even in the most challenging environments and during times of crisis", says Mike Astell, CEO FCDO services.
“As a UK business, NSSLGlobal is proud to use our expertise to provide the critical communications that keep the UK’s global network of embassies and diplomatic staff connected, often in adverse environments. It is critical that they have robust and reliable communications at all times, and that the UK can respond to crisis and humanitarian situations where terrestrial communications infrastructure is often damaged or overloaded. TheOneWeb LEO technology is another powerful addition into our wide solutions portfolio, offering our customers even more choice and additional resilience. We have a strong reputation for crisis
communications provision especially across European government, non-governmental agencies and civil organisations", says Sally-Anne Ray, Group CEO NSSLGlobal.
“In partnership with NSSLGlobal, we are proud to support the UK government and its global missions by delivering secure, resilient connectivity worldwide, even in the most remote or challenging environments. This agreement highlights the critical role LEO services play in enhancing operational effectiveness and enabling secure, low-latency communications for government operations", says Cyril Dujardin, President of the Connectivity Business Unit at Eutelsat Group.
About NSSLGlobal: NSSLGlobal Group is a leading independent provider of project engineering, satellite communications, IT management and systems integration. With over 55 years of experience in government and maritime mobility, NSSLGlobal delivers best-in-class maritime technology and satellite solutions primarily across Geostationary and Low Earth Orbit networks, partnering with major satellite operators and wide supply chain of manufacturers. NSSLGlobal provides assured multi-band and multi-constellation satellite solutions for commercial maritime and enterprise customers and for defence, government, responder and humanitarian organisations operating at sea, on land, and in the air. Headquartered in the UK, NSSLGlobal employs 250+ staff across Germany, Denmark, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden, Poland, Singapore and the USA. The company operates with integrity and strong ethical values, holding certifications in ISO 27001, 9001, 14001, 45001, and 44001.
About FCDO Services: FCDO Services provides critical security and integrated solutions worldwide, supporting UK government diplomacy, development and defence. As an Executive Agency and Trading Fund of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, we operate across 250 offices in 168 countries and work closely with departments including the Ministry of Defence and Home Office. We are the dedicated procurement partner in a strategic alliance with NSSLGlobal and Eutelsat OneWeb, enabling resilient LEO satellite broadband and communications across government. Our security-cleared staff operate in sensitive environments, extending our expertise to foreign governments and international organisations with close ties to the UK.
About Eutelsat Group: Eutelsat Group is a global leader in satellite communications, delivering connectivity and broadcast services worldwide. The Group was formed through the combination of the Company and OneWeb in 2023, becoming the first fully integrated GEO-LEO satellite operator with a fleet of 34 Geostationary satellites and a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation of more than 600 satellites. The Group addresses the needs of customers in four key verticals of Video, where it distributes more than 6,500 television channels, and the high-growth connectivity markets of Mobile Connectivity, Fixed Connectivity, and Government FCDO Services.