Ovzon has received, through Viasat Government Services, its first order for Ovzon Pegasus service on the new Ovzon 3 satellite. This represents the transition from current Ovzon SATCOM-as-a-Service delivered to the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) using leased satellite capacity to now using Ovzon 3. The order is for 12 months and the service was activated on August 1, 2024. The order value amounts to approximately $6.2 million.
This order, specific to U.S. DoD requirements, replaces the previous eight-month contract that was signed in December 2023. The Ovzon 3 satellite was launched in January 2024. After the conclusion of successful in-orbit tests the satellite entered into commercial service on July 5, 2024.
“The U.S. Department of Defense has been a valued long-term customer for Ovzon. They were the first to rely on Ovzon SATCOM-as-Service for their critical missions, the first to order the Ovzon T7 mobile satellite terminal, and now first to take advantage of the unique capabilities of the industry first Ovzon 3 satellite. We are proud to support the U.S. DoD and deliver specialized applications for enhanced performance, mobility, and resiliency. Transitioning from leased satellite networks to Ovzon 3 is in progress, and we are confident it will play a critical role for the U.S. DOD and other key customers in the years to come,” said Per Norén, CEO of Ovzon.