GX46 Airborne SATCOM Terminal Development Overview

This document is a technical report detailing the development of the GX46 airborne SATCOM terminal, designed for a United States Department of Defense (DoD) customer. The objective was to migrate airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) solutions from a wide-body aircraft to a smaller, more modern aircraft, enhancing mission flexibility and efficiency while reducing crew size. The report outlines the collaboration between Inmarsat Government and Orbit Communication Systems to create a terminal that meets the stringent requirements of space, performance, and efficiency. The GX46 terminal operates across commercial and military Ka-bands and integrates various technologies to ensure high throughput and seamless operations. It is characterized by its modular design, lightweight structure, and compatibility with multiple satellite systems. The document concludes with the benefits of adopting the GX46 terminal, including reduced total cost of ownership and improved operational capabilities for the DoD customer, enabling a smaller aircraft and more efficient crew deployment.