Viasat Secures Renewal Contract with NEXCOM for Managed Connectivity Services Worldwide
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QuidelOrtho (Nasdaq: QDEL) launched the QUICKVUE Influenza + SARS Test, a CLIA‑waived, 510(k)‑cleared rapid immunoassay for professional use that detects and differentiates influenza A, influenza B and SARS‑CoV‑2 antigens from a single nasal swab.
The visually read combo test delivers results in as fast as 10 minutes, is designed for physician office labs, urgent care, emergency departments, pharmacies and decentralized hospital labs, and complements QuidelOrtho's instrumented SOFIA 2 Flu + SARS product as a cost‑effective point‑of‑care option. The test is available in the United States through existing distribution channels and is not intended for in‑home use.
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- 510(k) clearance secured for commercial use
- CLIA‑waived for point‑of‑care professional settings
- Results available in as fast as 10 minutes
- Adds a visual, cost‑effective option to respiratory portfolio
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- Product is not intended for in‑home use, limiting consumer reach
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QuidelOrtho launched a CLIA‑waived, 510(k)‑cleared rapid triple‑detection antigen test for flu A/B and SARS‑CoV‑2, available in the U.S.
As described, QuidelOrtho expanded its QUICKVUE line with the QUICKVUE Influenza + SARS Test, a visually read, CLIA‑waived, 510(k)‑cleared immunoassay that detects and differentiates influenza A, influenza B and SARS‑CoV‑2 from one nasal swab with results in as fast as 10 minutes. This product adds a non‑instrument, point‑of‑care option alongside the company’s instrumented SOFIA™ 2 offering and targets physician office labs, urgent care, emergency departments, pharmacies and decentralized hospital labs.
The business mechanism is straightforward: a regulatory‑cleared, rapid visual combo test lowers the procedural barrier in decentralized settings by avoiding instrumentation while offering simultaneous triple detection. Dependencies and risks disclosed include reliance on existing distribution channels and appropriate clinical use settings; the release specifically notes availability in the United States and that it is not intended for in‑home use, which limits end markets to professional settings. Watch for uptake signals and channel rollout details over the next quarters, plus any formal adoption metrics or changes to labeled use; the clearance date noted is
Viasat will perform network upgrades at Navy and joint base facilities to
improve internet connectivity and enhance daily experiences for Sailors and their families
CARLSBAD, Calif., Nov. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications (SATCOM) and communication services, today announced a five-year contract extension with the Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) Telecommunications Program Office.
Under this contract extension within the company’s Defense and Advanced Technologies segment, Viasat will continue providing managed connectivity services for the personal-use networks that support multiple programs for the Navy and joint base installations around the globe. This includes internet access for Sailors who live in Unaccompanied Housing (UH) or select Family Housing (FH), those who visit Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) facilities, as well as support for those staying in or visiting lodging or other temporary living facilities, such as Navy Lodge, Navy Gateway Inns & Suites/ Navy Inns, Navy Getaways, Wounded Warrior Program and Fisher House® facilities.
The Viasat Government team will provide extensive network upgrades, including new hardware and infrastructure, as well as ISP backhaul, to support significantly higher bandwidth for users across facilities inside the continental U.S. (CONUS) and outside the continental U.S. (OCONUS).
Viasat’s work with NEXCOM is directly aligned with the objectives of the recently formed Barracks Task Force, established to address the critical need to improve the living conditions and experiences of service members. By upgrading the networks and services for UH facilities, Viasat will be contributing to the Task Force’s mission to modernize infrastructure and enhance the quality of life for our Sailors living at U.S. military bases around the world.
"For nearly 15 years, Viasat has been honored to serve as a trusted partner to NEXCOM, connecting Sailors and their families across more than 100 bases worldwide,” said Victor Farah, Senior Vice President of Viasat Government Services and Solutions. “We understand how vital it is for service members to stay connected—to their loved ones, to their missions, and to the world around them. This extension reflects our shared commitment to continually enhance those experiences through faster, more resilient, and more affordable connectivity. As Viasat evolves its portfolio beyond traditional satellite services, we’re focused on delivering a modern, fiber-like digital experience that keeps pace with how Sailors live, work, and play—whether through streaming, gaming, email, social media or video communication."
Viasat’s contract with NEXCOM began in 2011. Since then, Viasat has built a long-standing history of delivering essential on-base connectivity services to Sailors and their families across both CONUS and OCONUS facilities worldwide. This extensive work includes performing critical upgrades to facilities across all programs served, such as the cable management transmission system (CMTS) network at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, building a new fiber network backbone and connectivity services for Naval Station Guam and Anderson Air Force Base, and constructing a new network at the Naval Support Facility (NSF) Redzikowo in Poland.
Visit our website to learn more about Viasat’s managed connectivity and network modernization services for military and government facilities.
About Viasat
Viasat is a global communications company that believes everyone and everything in the world can be connected. With offices in 24 countries around the world, our mission shapes how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the world communicate and connect. Viasat is developing the ultimate global communications network to power high-quality, reliable, secure, affordable, fast connections to positively impact people's lives anywhere they are—on the ground, in the air or at sea, while building a sustainable future in space. In May 2023, Viasat completed its acquisition of Inmarsat, combining the teams, technologies and resources of the two companies to create a new global communications partner. Learn more at www.viasat.com, the Viasat News Room or follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, Threads, and YouTube.
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Viasat, Inc. Contacts
Dan Bleier, Public Relations, Viasat Government, +1 (202) 383-5074, daniel.bleier@viasat.com
Lisa Curran/Pete Lopez, Investor Relations, +1 (760) 476-2633, IR@viasat.com
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to the safe harbors created under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements include, among others, statements about the provision of managed connectivity services for the personal-use networks supporting multiple programs for the Navy and joint base installations around the globe. Readers are cautioned that actual results could differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include: contractual problems, product defects, manufacturing issues or delays, regulatory issues, technologies not being developed according to anticipated schedules, or that do not perform according to expectations; and increased competition and other factors affecting the defense sector generally. In addition, please refer to the risk factors contained in Viasat's SEC filings available at www.sec.gov, including Viasat's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. Viasat undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason.
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