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Israel-based Orbit Communications Systems has secured a new order to supply its maritime satellite communications (satcom) systems to a major Asian Navy.

The order has a total value of approximately $1.1m and covers the delivery of an undisclosed number of Ku-band OceanTRx 4 systems, in addition to spare parts for existing Orbit-built devices.

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Orbit Communications Systems president and chief executive officer Eitan Livneh said: “We are encouraged by this significant order from a long-standing customer.

"The order has a total value of approximately $1.1m and covers the delivery of an undisclosed number of Ku-band OceanTRx 4 systems."

“Naval vessels equipped with our forward-looking OceanTRx 4 systems have a real competitive edge.”

Orbit’s OceanTRx 4 is a 1.15m, stabilised, maritime very-small aperture terminal (VSAT) solution, which supports a variety of antenna system configurations across the X, Ku and Ka bands.

The company claims that the system is able to offer enhanced radio frequency (RF) performance, system availability and dynamic response in almost any sea conditions.

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The solution’s advanced technologies are said to help it effectively address the advanced broadband communication requirements of frigates and other maritime platforms, including container vessels, offshore drilling support ships and mega-yachts.

Orbit Communications Systems is primarily focused on providing precision tracking-based communications solutions and airborne audio management systems to its customers.

OceanTRx 4 has been specifically designed to address the current and future needs of the maritime market, as well as support mission and business-critical operations.

The Orbit system can be installed quickly and economically, while offering enhanced serviceability and platform commonality for cost-effective operations.

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