Viasat Selected by Defense Innovation Unit to Deliver Resilient Network Orchestration Software for Replicator Autonomous Systems
Viasat (NASDAQ: VSAT) has been selected by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to provide networking capabilities for the Replicator initiative, focusing on command and control connectivity for unmanned systems. The company will deliver its Multi-Domain Uncrewed Secure Integrated Communications (MUSIC) architecture, an optimized configuration of Viasat's NetAgility software-defined networking capability.
The project, known as ORIENT (Opportunistic, Resilient & Innovative Expeditionary Network Topology), aims to enable seamless and resilient connectivity of autonomous systems using multi-transport pathways. Viasat has been developing the MUSIC solution with the Office of Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering for 18 months, recently demonstrating its application in connecting autonomous maritime systems during the Autonomous Warrior 24 exercise in Australia.
Viasat (NASDAQ: VSAT) è stata selezionata dalla Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) per fornire capacità di rete per l'iniziativa Replicator, focalizzandosi sulla connettività per il comando e il controllo dei sistemi non pilotati. L'azienda fornirà la sua Multi-Domain Uncrewed Secure Integrated Communications (MUSIC), un'architettura ottimizzata della capacità di networking definito dal software NetAgility di Viasat.
Il progetto, noto come ORIENT (Opportunistic, Resilient & Innovative Expeditionary Network Topology), ha l'obiettivo di abilitare una connettività continua e resiliente dei sistemi autonomi utilizzando percorsi di trasporto multipli. Viasat ha sviluppato la soluzione MUSIC con l'Ufficio del Sottosegretario alla Difesa per la Ricerca e l'Ingegneria per 18 mesi, dimostrando recentemente la sua applicazione nel collegamento dei sistemi marittimi autonomi durante l'esercitazione Autonomous Warrior 24 in Australia.
Viasat (NASDAQ: VSAT) ha sido seleccionada por la Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) para proporcionar capacidades de red para la iniciativa Replicator, centrándose en la conectividad de mando y control para sistemas no tripulados. La compañía ofrecerá su Multi-Domain Uncrewed Secure Integrated Communications (MUSIC), una configuración optimizada de la capacidad de comunicación definida por software NetAgility de Viasat.
El proyecto, conocido como ORIENT (Opportunistic, Resilient & Innovative Expeditionary Network Topology), tiene como objetivo permitir una conectividad fluida y resiliente de los sistemas autónomos utilizando rutas de transporte múltiples. Viasat ha estado desarrollando la solución MUSIC con la Oficina del Subsecretario de Defensa para Investigación e Ingeniería durante 18 meses, demostrando recientemente su aplicación en la conexión de sistemas marinos autónomos durante el ejercicio Autonomous Warrior 24 en Australia.
Viasat (NASDAQ: VSAT)는 방위 혁신 단위(Defense Innovation Unit, DIU)로부터 무인 시스템의 지휘 및 통제 연결성을 위한 Replicator 이니셔티브의 네트워킹 기능을 제공하라는 임무를 맡았습니다. 이 회사는 Viasat의 소프트웨어 정의 네트워킹 기능인 Multi-Domain Uncrewed Secure Integrated Communications (MUSIC) 아키텍처를 제공합니다.
ORIENT(기회 기반, 탄력적 & 혁신적인 원정 네트워크 토폴로지)로 알려진 이 프로젝트는 다중 전송 경로를 사용하여 자율 시스템의 원활하고 탄력적인 연결을 가능하게 하는 것을 목표로 합니다. Viasat은 18개월 동안 방위부 연구 및 엔지니어링 부서와 함께 MUSIC 솔루션을 개발해 왔으며, 최근 호주에서 열린 Autonomous Warrior 24 훈련 중 자율 해양 시스템 연결의 적용을 시연했습니다.
Viasat (NASDAQ: VSAT) a été sélectionnée par l'unité d'innovation de défense (DIU) pour fournir des capacités de mise en réseau pour l'initiative Replicator, en se concentrant sur la connectivité de commandement et de contrôle pour les systèmes non pilotés. L'entreprise livrera son architecture de Multi-Domain Uncrewed Secure Integrated Communications (MUSIC), une configuration optimisée des capacités de mise en réseau définies par logiciel NetAgility de Viasat.
Le projet, connu sous le nom d'ORIENT (Opportunistic, Resilient & Innovative Expeditionary Network Topology), vise à permettre une connectivité fluide et résiliente des systèmes autonomes utilisant des voies de transport multiples. Viasat développe la solution MUSIC avec le Bureau de l'Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering depuis 18 mois, démontrant récemment son application dans la connectivité des systèmes maritimes autonomes lors de l'exercice Autonomous Warrior 24 en Australie.
Viasat (NASDAQ: VSAT) wurde von der Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) ausgewählt, um Netzwerkfähigkeiten für die Replicator-Initiative bereitzustellen, die sich auf die Kommando- und Kontrollkonnektivität für unbemannte Systeme konzentriert. Das Unternehmen wird seine Multi-Domain Uncrewed Secure Integrated Communications (MUSIC) Architektur liefern, eine optimierte Konfiguration der softwaredefinierten Netzwerkfähigkeiten NetAgility von Viasat.
Das Projekt, bekannt als ORIENT (Opportunistisch, Resilient & Innovative Expeditionary Network Topology), hat das Ziel, eine nahtlose und resiliente Konnektivität autonomer Systeme über mehrere Transportschienen zu ermöglichen. Viasat entwickelt die MUSIC-Lösung seit 18 Monaten gemeinsam mit dem Büro des Unterstaatssekretärs für Verteidigung in den Bereichen Forschung und Technik und hat kürzlich die Anwendung bei der Vernetzung autonomer maritimer Systeme während der Übung Autonomous Warrior 24 in Australien demonstriert.
- Secured new defense contract with DIU for the Replicator initiative
- Successfully demonstrated MUSIC solution in real-world military exercise
- 18-month development partnership with OUSD R&E showing product maturity
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This DoD contract win for Viasat's MUSIC architecture and NetAgility software represents a strategic advancement in military autonomous systems networking. The technology's ability to enable secure mesh networks for unmanned swarms addresses a critical capability gap in modern warfare. While the immediate revenue impact isn't specified, the contract validates Viasat's position in defense communications infrastructure and could lead to broader adoption across military programs.
The successful demonstration during Autonomous Warrior 24 and alignment with AUKUS partnership initiatives suggests strong potential for international market expansion. The selection by DIU, known for accelerating commercial technology adoption in defense, indicates this solution could become a standard for autonomous system communications. The focus on resilient command and control in contested environments particularly strengthens Viasat's competitive position in the growing defense autonomy sector.
The Replicator initiative represents a significant shift in U.S. defense strategy toward mass-deployed autonomous systems. Viasat's selection as a networking provider positions them at the forefront of this transformation. The MUSIC architecture's integration into DIU's ORIENT project demonstrates the company's ability to meet evolving military requirements for resilient, secure communications in contested environments.
The 18-month maturation period with OUSD R&E and successful demonstration in international exercises suggests this technology is well-positioned for rapid deployment. While contract values aren't disclosed, the strategic importance of the Replicator initiative and its alignment with broader DoD modernization efforts indicates substantial long-term revenue potential. This award could catalyze additional defense contract opportunities, particularly in autonomous systems networking.
Viasat will provide flexible, software-defined networking technology for resilient command and control of all-domain attritable autonomous (ADA2) systems
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"Viasat is excited to support the Defense Innovation Unit and the Replicator initiative through project ORIENT by helping advance resilience and enable collaboration across multiple autonomous systems for warfighter operations," said David Schmolke, Vice President of Viasat Mission Connections and Cybersecurity. "The coordinated use of autonomous systems offers critical operational advantages as the demands to quickly collect and share mission data grow, including executing those missions safely without putting warfighters in harm's way. MUSIC and NetAgility network orchestration is an optimal fit for addressing the network and advanced C2 requirements to enable resilient, multi-path communications through contested and denied environments."
Viasat has worked to mature the MUSIC solution in alignment with the Office of Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD R&E) for the past 18 months as part of its Technology Readiness and Experimentation (T-REX) efforts to access promising capabilities. This past October, Viasat's team worked with OUSD R&E to demonstrate MUSIC's application in connecting autonomous maritime systems during the Autonomous Warrior 24 exercise, which took place in
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