How satcom is shaping the future of fast, accurate warfare

About this episode

Rick Freeman discusses how satellite communication is transforming defense connectivity and decision-making in modern warfare.

This episode is brought to you in partnership with Amazon Kuiper Government Solutions ‘Speed is the key advantage and accuracy is the key outcome’: Amazon Kuiper Government Solutions’ Rick Freeman talks to Shephard’s Georgia Lewis about how space-as-a-service is transforming defence connectivity and access to satellite capabilities. As militaries seek faster, more accurate decision-making across increasingly complex battlespaces, satcom services are becoming increasingly essential. The growin...

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Host: Georgia Lewis

Guest: Rick Freeman

Topics covered

• satellite communication
• defense technology
• military decision-making
• space-as-a-service
• connectivity

Keywords

• satcom
• defense
• military
• satellite capabilities
• Amazon Kuiper
• warfare
• connectivity

Sponsors

Amazon Kuiper Government Solutions

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