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Viasat Inc (NASDAQ: VSAT) is a global communications company focused on satellite communications, with activity spanning government SATCOM, mobility services, maritime connectivity, business aviation and emerging direct-to-device satellite services. The Viasat news feed on this page aggregates company announcements, press releases and other coverage so readers can follow how the business and its satellite network evolve over time.
Recent news from Viasat highlights developments in its integrated Ka-band network for government users, including a unified global Ka-band satellite communications network that combines Viasat satellites, the Global Xpress fleet and partner satellites. The company has also announced services such as Enhanced LAISR, an on-demand managed L-band service designed to support government airborne, maritime and land users with beyond line-of-sight connectivity.
Viasat’s news flow also covers its aviation and maritime offerings. Announcements have described Viasat Amara, a next-generation in-flight connectivity solution adopted by airlines, and NexusWave, a bonded multi-network service from Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, that supports digitalization and crew welfare at sea. Additional updates include agreements with airlines and shipping companies to deploy these connectivity solutions across fleets.
Beyond transport markets, Viasat reports on its HaloNet and InRange services for launch telemetry and near-Earth space communications, as well as research on direct-to-device satellite connectivity for mobile users. Corporate governance and capital markets items, such as board appointments, equity plan changes and financial results releases, are also reported through company news and SEC filings.
Investors and followers of VSAT stock can use this news page to monitor product announcements, network expansions, customer agreements, research publications and governance updates that Viasat discloses through official channels.
Viasat (NASDAQ: VSAT) launched Tactical Mission Fabric (TMF), an edge-to-cloud networking overlay that provides multi-path orchestration, mesh networking, and distributed cloud compute to augment existing military tactical networks. TMF aims to enable low-latency AI/ML processing, secure connections to IL5/IL6 clouds, and continuity in contested or DDIL environments.
Viasat will demonstrate TMF at Modern Day Marine 2026 (April 28–30) with AWS and Accelint in Washington, D.C.
Viasat (NASDAQ: VSAT) has been selected by Jetstar to equip 11 Boeing 787 Dreamliners with the Viasat AMARA multi-orbit in-flight connectivity platform. Installations have begun, initial aircraft entered service in April 2026, and full fleet fit-outs will continue through mid 2027.
Viasat AMARA uses Ka-band capacity today and is designed to scale with ViaSat-3 deployments and planned Ka-band LEO integration from Telesat Lightspeed, supporting Jetstar’s shift to a personal-device cabin strategy.
Viasat (NASDAQ: VSAT) confirmed ViaSat-3 F3 will launch April 27, 2026, on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy from LC-39A, Kennedy Space Center, with an 85-minute window opening at 10:21 a.m. EDT.
ViaSat-3 F3 is intended to provide >1 Tbps of throughput covering the Asia-Pacific region, will take several months to reach geostationary orbit, and is expected to enter service by late summer 2026 after in-orbit testing.
Viasat (NASDAQ: VSAT) has entered Boeing’s technical evaluation to qualify its next-generation electronically steered antenna, Viasat AERA, for installation on current Boeing commercial programs including 737 MAX, 777X, and 787.
Viasat said AERA is designed for Boeing Aerodynamic Shroud installation, is intended to become a selectable linefit option after certification, and targets market entry in early 2028, offering multi-orbit connectivity, low weight, and software-upgradable capabilities.
HARMAN and Viasat (NASDAQ: VSAT) announced a collaboration to enable in-cabin voice calls over satellite at MWC Barcelona 2026. The integration uses HARMAN Ready Connect TCU supporting 4G, 5G and NB-NTN and Viasat’s MSS satellite network to provide reliable voice, messaging and low-data telematics where cellular is limited.
The partnership supports emergency SOS, roadside assistance and a roadmap to future broadband SatCom services, with Ready Connect products available now for OEM integration.
Viasat (NASDAQ: VSAT) and Space42 unveiled progress on Equatys, a planned independent, multi-participant D2D satellite infrastructure, during Mobile World Congress on March 2, 2026. The venture aims to extend 3GPP-aligned connectivity using a shared Tower Co. model and preserve sovereign spectrum rights.
Key technical scope includes operation in globally harmonized L- and S-band MSS spectrum, support for over 100 MHz of MSS spectrum, and a shared multi-tenant constellation planned for up to 2,800 satellites across 60 orbital planes and three altitude layers. Commercial engagement with e& UAE and Telkomsat is underway, while formation remains subject to definitive agreements and regulatory approvals.
Viasat (NASDAQ: VSAT) and Cubic³, with Qualcomm and Fraunhofer IIS, will demonstrate satellite-enabled voice calling for connected vehicles at Mobile World Congress 2026. The 3GPP-compliant demo shows voice over a non-terrestrial network to sustain safety and emergency calls when cellular coverage is weak or unavailable.
The demo integrates Viasat’s satellite network, Cubic³’s connectivity platform and hybrid eSIM, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Auto 5G Modem-RF Gen 2, and Fraunhofer’s NESC codec.
Viasat (NASDAQ: VSAT) sold two advanced S/X/Ka-band full-motion ground antennas to Astralintu to support an Equatorial Ground Station Network and expand Viasat Real-Time Earth (RTE) GSaaS coverage.
The antennas, sited at 0° latitude in Ecuador, target coverage gaps across the Southern Caribbean, South America, and Eastern Pacific and are expected to be operational before the end of 2026, enabling multi-gigabit downlinks for earth observation and scientific data and access to RTE’s existing customer base.
Viasat (NASDAQ: VSAT) published its third quarter fiscal 2026 financial results and provided shareholder materials. The letter to shareholders and accompanying webcast slides are available on the company's Investor Relations website. Management will host a conference call today, Feb 5, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. PT / 5:30 p.m. ET, with replay archived online.
Viasat (NASDAQ: VSAT) will release its third quarter fiscal 2026 financial results on Thursday, February 5, 2026 after market close.
The company will host a conference call and webcast the same day at 2:30 p.m. PT / 5:30 p.m. ET. A letter to shareholders and a live webcast will be posted to the Investor Relations website, with a replay archived for approximately one month.