Lite Coms Selected by Boeing Defence Australia to Support LAND 4140 Beyond Line-of-Sight Satellite Communications Program

VICTOR, N.Y., Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lite Coms today announced that it has been selected by Boeing Defence Australia to support the LAND 4140 Beyond Line-of-Sight (BLOS) Satellite Communications (SATCOM) program. The award represents another significant milestone in Lite Coms' continued commitment to offering advanced tactical satellite transport solutions for defense customers operating in demanding environments.

Lite Coms will provide its LITE SAT 1.3A tactical satellite terminals as part of the Australian Defence Force's (ADF) LAND 4140 LAND C4 Modernization program. Designed for rapid deployment and dependable communications in austere environments, the LITE SAT 1.3A delivers secure, resilient, high-performance beyond line-of-sight connectivity for mission-critical operations.

"Lite Coms is thrilled to be selected by Boeing Defence Australia and we are ready to provide them and the ADF with the highest level of performance and support," said Bob Jacobson, CEO of Lite Coms. "We believe this continues to showcase the industry leading capability of the Lite Sat 1.3 and the value that Lite Coms offers our customers."

The LITE SAT 1.3A is a lightweight, rugged, auto-acquire satellite terminal engineered for military and government operations. Built with a durable carbon fiber reflector and designed for fast, tool-free deployment, the system enables operators to quickly establish reliable satellite communications across a variety of operational environments.

Lite Coms designs, manufactures, and integrates tactical satellite communications systems that support government and defense customers worldwide. The company's portfolio includes mission ready fly-away terminals, mil-spec electronically steered array antennas, tactical modem assemblies, and integrated communications solutions engineered to perform in the world's most challenging operational environments.

The LAND 4140 award highlights the continued demand for dependable, adaptable, field-proven communications technologies that enable military personnel to maintain connectivity wherever their missions take them. Additional program details and production timelines will be announced as they become available.

About Lite Coms:

Lite Coms is a U.S. designer and manufacturer of advanced tactical satellite communications (SATCOM) terminals for defense and government applications. It has developed a portfolio of 18 systems, including man-portable, fly-away, and rapidly deployable terminals designed to deliver resilient connectivity in the most demanding operational environments that support a range of missions requiring secure, reliable, and Beyond Line-of-Sight (BLOS) communications.

Lite Coms' products are also engineered for multi-orbit, constellation-agnostic connectivity, enabling customers to leverage Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO), and Highly Elliptical Orbit (HEO) networks rather than being limited to a single orbital architecture.

To date, Lite Coms has delivered over 10,000 multi-orbit, multi-band terminals to the field globally. Privately held, the company is headquartered in Victor, New York. For more information, please visit: https://www.litecoms.com/

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Shaylyn Kissinger
Marketing Manager
Lite Coms
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