SES Expands Peruvian Navy Contract with Multi-Orbit Satellite Deal
Event summary
- SES extends its collaboration with the Peruvian Navy to provide sovereign multi-orbit satellite connectivity, combining GEO and LEO services.
- The solution will be deployed on the B.A.P. “UNIÓN”, Peru’s Sailing Training Ship, to support real-time communications during international deployments.
- The agreement enhances the Peruvian Navy’s control over its communications infrastructure, including secure encryption and operational management capabilities.
- SES’s Vice President Americas - Fixed Data, Ricardo La Guardia, highlights the strategic milestone in the region’s defense sector.
The big picture
SES’s deal with the Peruvian Navy underscores the growing demand for sovereign, multi-orbit satellite connectivity in defense sectors. This collaboration aligns with broader industry trends toward technological autonomy and resilient communications infrastructure. The integration of GEO and LEO capabilities positions SES as a key player in Latin America’s defense connectivity market.
What we're watching
- Regional Expansion
- How SES will leverage this deal to secure additional defense contracts in Latin America.
- Technological Sovereignty
- Whether the Peruvian Navy’s emphasis on sovereign technology will influence other Latin American defense sectors.
- Multi-Orbit Adoption
- The pace at which multi-orbit satellite solutions become standard in defense and maritime operations.