Eutelsat and Intellian Launch Portable LEO Terminal for Frontline Connectivity
February 13, 2026
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Eutelsat and Intellian Launch Portable LEO Terminal for Frontline Connectivity
Eutelsat and Intellian Launch Portable LEO Terminal for Frontline Connectivity
Satellite connectivity is shrinking in size — but expanding in capability.
Eutelsat and Intellian have unveiled a military-grade, backpack-sized terminal designed to bring secure, low-latency LEO communications directly to the field.
Eutelsat has introduced the first military-spec manpack terminal for its OneWeb low Earth orbit (LEO) network, developed in partnership with Intellian Technologies.
The new OW7MP terminal is built for government and defence users who require secure, resilient communications in environments where traditional infrastructure is unavailable, compromised or intentionally disrupted.
Compact enough to fit inside a standard military rucksack, the terminal supports one-touch network acquisition, enabling rapid deployment during frontline operations, emergency response, disaster relief missions and remote government assignments.
Built for contested environments
A key feature of the OW7MP is its ability to operate in GPS-denied settings — a growing requirement in contested regions where satellite navigation signals may be jammed or spoofed.
By tapping into Eutelsat’s global LEO constellation, the device delivers high-speed, low-latency connectivity without reliance on fixed terrestrial networks. The design supports both communications on the move (COTM) and communications on the pause (COTP), increasing flexibility for mobile teams.
Advanced capabilities such as transmit mute (Tx Mute) and resilient GNSS functionality are integrated into the unit, reinforcing operational safety and signal integrity.
Expanding LEO access for governments
The terminal strengthens Eutelsat’s push into the government and defence communications market, leveraging the global reach of its OneWeb LEO network.
Low Earth orbit constellations are increasingly valued for their reduced latency compared to traditional geostationary satellites, making them suitable for mission-critical communications where responsiveness is essential.
By pairing the network with a highly portable terminal, Eutelsat broadens how LEO connectivity can be delivered — from fixed installations to rapidly deployable field units.
For defence operators, the combination of mobility, resilience and secure architecture is designed to ensure communications continuity even in degraded or denied environments.
A shift toward tactical mobility
The introduction of manpack-style LEO terminals reflects a wider industry trend: communications hardware is becoming lighter, faster to deploy and more adaptable to operational realities.
For maritime security teams, offshore government patrols, humanitarian missions and naval units operating far from shore, compact LEO connectivity solutions could provide critical redundancy when primary systems are disrupted
Why This Matters
- For maritime security and naval operators: Portable LEO terminals provide backup connectivity in GPS-denied or infrastructure-limited environments.
- For offshore and remote missions: Rapid deployment capability supports disaster response and emergency coordination at sea.
- For government and defence planners: LEO-based systems add resilience and redundancy to communications strategies.
- For satellite and maritime tech providers: The demand for compact, mission-ready connectivity solutions is accelerating as operational environments grow more complex.
As connectivity becomes a strategic asset, the ability to carry secure, global communications in a backpack may redefine how mission-critical operations are supported — at sea and on land.
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