Mission-Ready Satellite IoT Solutions for Military & Defense

When operations move beyond the reach (or reliability) of terrestrial networks, satellite IoT keeps teams connected. Our Military & Defense solutions are designed to deliver global visibility, secure communications, and dependable tracking for personnel, vehicles, vessels, unmanned systems, and remote sensors, wherever there’s a clear view of the sky.

What you can achieve with our solutions

We help Military & Defense teams maintain operational awareness through:

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Truly Global Coverage

We utilize the globally available Iridium satellite constellation, for assets operating in remote locations or areas with limited infrastructure.

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Secure Data Transmission

With options to strengthen security further using data encryption and a private VPN from our data centre to your server when required.

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Rugged, Field Ready Devices

Built for real world conditions, with options designed for long battery life and reliable deployment.

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Situational Awareness

Bringing together data sources such as security camera footage, drone surveillance, biometric data, and fleet location information.

Key solution areas

Drone command and unmanned operations

We support drone and unmanned workflows ranging from simple command and control through to more advanced operations, including BVLOS piloting and near real time IP-based communications for live data use cases.

Tracking, paging, and emergency communications

We provide both:

  • One way paging for close-to-real time global message delivery, designed to minimize RF footprint and support secure delivery for covert teams, and
  • Two way tracking and messaging for field teams who need to stay connected and communicate back to base, including emergency use cases.

Secure tracking and positioning in contested environments

In the field, GPS isn’t guaranteed. We support secure tracking and positioning approaches designed for operations where GNSS may be denied or degraded, helping teams maintain awareness and continuity in challenging conditions.

Common applications we support

Teams use our Military & Defense solutions across a wide range of mission needs, including:

Biometrics and Soldier-worn Sensing

Transmit data such as heart rate and temperature from sensors in the field with a clear view of the sky.

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USV Operations

Send compressed imagery/video plus sensor payloads (including sonar/hydrophones) and support command workflows.

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Field Comms and Tracking

Rugged devices for secure tracking and two way communications, including options that enable messaging via Bluetooth from a smartphone.

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Covert Paging

Close-to-real time, global one way message delivery designed for military applications.

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Remote Surveillance

Transmit video from remote locations to monitor facilities, wide areas, or border crossings.

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Asset Tracking

Track equipment and personnel globally and trigger alerts for route deviation or entry into defined risk zones.

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Fleet Telemetry

Transmit vehicle health and performance data (fuel, temperature, tire wear, and more) from anywhere with sky view, using wired or wireless options.

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Every mission has different constraints: power, coverage, data requirements, and security posture. If you want to see how these capabilities come together in practice, read the eBook: “Mission-Ready Satellite IoT Solutions for Military & Defense.”

Ready to scope a requirement or plan a deployment?

We have over 20 years’ experience in connecting hard-to-reach people and things, and serve defense and government organizations all over the world.

Complete the form, or email hello@groundcontrol.com to tell us about your requirements, and we’ll get back to you with recommended next steps.

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