Gogo and Insitu collaborate on Group 3 UAS connectivity
Gogo Special Missions and Insitu finalize an optimized Galileo HDX-based SATCOM solution specifically for Integrator Group 3 UAS platforms.
Rhea-AI Summary
Gogo (GOGO) and Insitu, a Boeing company, have completed testing and integration of a modified high-speed satellite connectivity solution for Group 3 Uncrewed Aerial Systems, optimizing the Gogo Galileo HDX antenna for Insitu’s Integrator UAS.
The solution is ITAR-free and enables high-speed, global internet over Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO constellation via a single line replaceable unit configuration, designed to extend command and control and support low-latency sensor data backhaul.
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News Explained
The completed Integrator testing showed that the connectivity capability requires zero aircraft modifications and minimal deck space, and was conducted alongside the FLARES vertical take-off and landing kit.
Key Figures
- Aircraft modifications
- zero aircraft modifications
- Integrator UAS installation
- Support coverage
- 24/7 support
- Turnkey UAS connectivity solution
- Antenna configuration
- single LRU configuration
- Modified Gogo Galileo HDX
Historical Context
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FAA STC enabled Galileo HDX installation on Gulfstream G650 and G650ER aircraft.
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FAA STC enabled Galileo HDX installation on Pilatus PC-12 special mission variants.
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FAA and EASA STCs allowed Galileo installation on Dassault Falcon 7X/8X aircraft.
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Key Terms
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BROOMFIELD, Colo., Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gogo Special Missions, the military/government division of Gogo (NASDAQ: GOGO), and Insitu, a Boeing company, announced today the successful completion of testing and integration of a new, modified high-speed satellite connectivity solution, tailored specifically for Group 3 Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS). The leading Group 3 UAS OEM and the leading Global UAS connectivity supplier have partnered to optimize the Gogo Galileo HDX antenna for installation on Insitu’s Integrator UAS.
“The Integrator UAS offers theater-level range and capacity for multiple customer payloads. Adding an ITAR-free, high-speed SATCOM option is an essential capability for our global customers—extending command and control and allowing seamless backhaul of sensor data with minimal latency. We are pleased to partner with Gogo, which will deliver a turnkey solution that includes UAS equipment, satellite services, and 24/7 support,” says John Kelly, Vice President of Growth of Insitu.
“The collaboration with Insitu is particularly exciting, as it gives us the opportunity to modify our proven HDX solution, specifically to address the fast-growing Group 3 UAS market,” explains Ben Massey, Senior Vice-President & General Manager of Gogo Special Missions. “With our antenna system further optimized for size and weight, Insitu customers will now be able to access high-speed, global internet over Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO satellite constellation, with a single line replaceable unit (LRU) configuration.”
The two companies successfully completed integration and testing of the customized Gogo Galileo HDX on the Integrator this month, alongside the FLARES Vertical Take-off and Landing kit. This new capability requires minimal deck space, can launch in high seas and gusty winds, and requires zero aircraft modifications.
Photo caption: Gogo Special Missions and Insitu have successfully completed testing and integration of a new, modified high-speed satellite connectivity solution tailored specifically for Group 3 Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS).
About Gogo
Gogo has been the trusted connectivity infrastructure partner for military and government operations and business aviation for three decades. Rather than promoting a single network or technology, Gogo Special Missions has a network-neutral approach, helping military and government customers navigate an increasingly complex communications landscape by combining deep market knowledge and global aviation expertise to identify, integrate and support the connectivity solution best suited to each mission and operational requirement.
Providing access to a complete connectivity ecosystem through a single trusted partner, Gogo Special Missions offers onboard hardware, software, air-to-ground and multi-orbit, multi-band satellite connectivity, service plans, and 24/7/365 multilingual customer support. The company’s interoperable solutions securely connect crewed and uncrewed aircraft across the operational theatre, enabling seamless communications in any mission environment. Dedicated to customer success, Gogo Special Missions delivers the flexibility, resilience and choice customers need while ensuring predictable pricing and future-proof technology.
From ISR and command-and-control missions to executive transport, humanitarian operations and emergency response, Gogo delivers secure, reliable, mission-critical connectivity that enables customers to execute every mission with confidence.
About Insitu
Boeing subsidiary Insitu is a pioneer in the design, development, production, and operation of high-performance, cost-effective, resilient, VTOL-capable UAS and AI-enabled software solutions. Insitu’s technologies have helped the armed forces of 35 nations make quicker, more informed decisions to bring warfighters home safely.
With offices in the US, Australia, the UK, and the UAE, Insitu has manufactured and fielded more than 3,500 UAS and provides operations and support networks in every hemisphere of the globe. Learn more at Insitu.com.
Media contacts
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Caroline@arenagroupassociates.com
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Stacey Giglio
sgiglio@gogoair.com
+1 321 361 6101
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FAQ
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What specific benefits does the new connectivity solution provide for Integrator UAS operations?
The customized Gogo Galileo HDX solution for Integrator provides an ITAR-free, high-speed SATCOM option that extends command and control ranges and allows seamless, low-latency backhaul of sensor data over Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO satellite constellation.
How is the new system configured and what are its installation characteristics?
The solution uses a single line replaceable unit configuration, requires minimal deck space, can launch in high seas and gusty winds, and requires zero aircraft modifications when integrated alongside the FLARES Vertical Take-off and Landing kit.