Satellite is the most agile and reliable of all the different types of connectivity, and as such, it is a critical component of the government and defence toolkit, enabling defence organisations to remain connected in some of the most remote areas of the world. That said, ensuring resilient and secure satellite networks remains a top priority.
The current geopolitical situation has forced every government around the globe to review their security, and as a result, defence spending has increased as nations look to better protect themselves against potential threats. Many governments are also actively working to move away from leaning on other states for their communications and connectivity, and are instead growing their own sovereign capabilities.
As threats have evolved, it’s also become increasingly clear that single satellite orbits can’t provide the levels of resilience and redundancy needed. Many governments and defence organisations are looking to multi-orbit solutions to create a more agile and resilient satcom network. The ability to switch between orbits as required provides higher redundancy and resilience. It also allows users to choose the orbit that best meets the requirements of the application, for example switching to low Earth orbit for an application that requires low latency.
We’re also beginning to see closer working between terrestrial telecommunications and satcom, which is paving the way for convergence of ground and space connectivity networks. This will in time enable hybrid networks capable of delivering not only highly resilient and seamless connectivity anywhere and on the move, but also the best mode of connectivity for the application in hand, at any precise moment in time.
Collaboration is key to maximising satcom’s capabilities
Although satcom is in the midst of a major innovation surge, its capabilities can only be maximised through collaborative working. Events such as the GOVSATCOM Conference in Luxembourg on 26th February 2026 are vitally important because they help to facilitate open discussion and collaborative working between the key players across govsatcom, space and the defence sectors. GOVSATCOM provides a much-needed platform for industry leaders to exchange ideas, share knowledge, and explore new ways to enhance satcom’s role in global security.
As a membership organisation that promotes discussions between industry operators and professionals in order to examine challenges and opportunities, collaborative working is of course also one of Satcoms Innovation Group’s (SIG) guiding principles. SIG aims to advocate for cooperation across the industry, furthering relationships between operators, manufacturers and solutions providers by providing a forum for debate.
It’s no surprise then that SIG representatives are heading to Luxembourg for the GOVSATCOM Conference again this year to participate in the discussions on the evolving role of satcom in defence and security. But that’s not all SIG will be doing in Luxembourg.
Bringing the industry together at the SIG, SSPI Luxemburg and Radical Moves networking event
Following on from the success of the 2025 networking event, SIG is thrilled to be co-hosting another networking evening alongside SSPI Luxemburg and Radical Moves. The event will be a brilliant opportunity for the industry to come together and connect ahead of the main GOVSATCOM Conference the following day.
The SIG networking event takes place on 25th February 2026 from 7pm at The Game, Kirchberg. Numbers are capped at 140, and we expect the event to book up, so make sure you register to guarantee your space. Registration opens in January 2026.
You can register separately for the 26th February GOVSATCOM Conference, online.
We look forward to seeing you there.