Japan Builds Comms Satellite That Can Focus Signals Where Forces Need Them

Japan is raising the bar in space-based military communications, awarding Mitsubishi Electric a contract to build a next-generation defense satellite.

The satellite will feature a digital communications payload that can dynamically adjust beam coverage during missions, helping ensure critical units remain connected.

Most traditional military satellites rely on fixed coverage zones and pre-assigned bandwidth, limiting their ability to shift resources as battlefield demands evolve.

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