Kymeta Debuts Hybrid GEO/LEO Military Terminal 

The Kymeta u8 Osprey terminal. Photo: Kymeta

Kymeta is launching a new version of its u8 terminal — the Osprey u8 HGL — a hybrid Geostationary/Low-Earth Orbit (GEO/LEO) terminal for military users on the move. The terminal is compatible with the Eutelsat OneWeb LEO network. 

The Osprey u8 HGL is designed to be mounted on military vehicles and vessels for connectivity on-the-move, with no satcom experience needed to operate, Kymeta said in a Tuesday announcement. Kymeta is taking orders now, with the first shipments set to go out in early the first quarter of 2024.

This builds on the Kymeta u8 portfolio, which includes the military-focused Osprey u8 GEO terminal, launched in March 2022, which is currently in use by multiple branches of the U.S. Department of Defense. Kymeta also offers the Peregrine u8 LEO for maritime customers.

“More than any sector, the military demands truly reliable, flexible, and durable on-the-move communications to enable its operational and training requirements,” said Walter Berger, president and co-CEO of Kymeta. “Our new terminal delivers military customers the resilient communications they need by allowing them to easily switch between LEO and GEO multi-orbit networks, always ensuring availability and redundancy.