Eutelsat Oneweb and Kymeta announce general availability of Goshawk u8 terminal

Satellite technology leaders Eutelsat OneWeb and Kymeta have announced the general availability of the new Kymeta™ Goshawk u8 flat-panel terminal on the Eutelsat OneWeb LEO network, a new multi-orbit terminal for government and military customers.  

The terminal meets key defense needs by enabling the benefits of both GEO and LEO networks on one terminal, providing resilient, flexible multi-orbit connectivity across all operational domains. As nations boost defense spending and invest in sovereign SATCOM, the Goshawk u8 is purpose-built to deliver.

With robust and trusted communications being a top security priority, the Goshawk u8 delivers seamless connectivity from both LEO and Geostationary Orbit (GEO) satellite networks in a single user terminal. The terminal’s rugged, low-profile design and reliable, high-bandwidth performance make it ideally suited for the evolving demands of allied nations’ defense and security sectors.

"Defense infrastructure is being reshaped at speed, and satellite communications are now a key piece delivering seamless, secure connectivity across all domains," said Filipe De Oliveira, Vice President Commercial Connectivity Business Unit of Eutelsat OneWeb. "Thanks to the Kymeta Goshawk u8, we can provide secure connectivity on our Eutelsat OneWeb LEO constellation that meets the strategic and operational requirements of governments and security-focused organizations around the world."

The Kymeta Goshawk u8 provides a ‘plug-and-play’ terminal, designed for use across a range of platforms, including land vehicles, maritime vessels, and fixed installations. Combining LEO, GEO, and cellular connectivity it allows for improved responsiveness to enable maneuver warfare tactics, such as rapid, focused, and unexpected actions that can shatter an enemy’s cohesion. 

"In today’s contested battlespace, the ability to move, adapt, and fight without losing connectivity is non-negotiable," said Rick Bergman, President and CEO of Kymeta. "The Goshawk u8 gives defense forces the freedom to operate across orbits with resilience and certainty, even under pressure. 

“Kymeta remains connected with governments, special forces, and military operators to assist with providing solutions to critical defense requirements. Together with Eutelsat OneWeb, we are equipping all warfighters with the communications infrastructure they need to dominate the mission environment. 

As allied nations prioritize secure, resilient and rapidly deployable communications, the Goshawk u8 delivers a critical solution with its flexible, open network architecture designed to support defense operations on the move.