Iridium Communications Inc.

McLean – October 14, 2026 -- Altair Semiconductor is integrating Iridium NTN Direct into its ALT1350 and next-generation ALT1550 IoT chipset platforms, so device makers can add satellite connectivity without a separate satellite modem, Iridium Communications (Nasdaq: IRDM) announced.

Single chipset combines terrestrial cellular and Iridium satellite links

Device manufacturers, module makers and mobile network operators (MNOs) get terrestrial cellular IoT and Iridium satellite connectivity on one chip. Iridium NTN Direct is a 3GPP standards-based non-terrestrial network (NTN) service. It runs on Iridium's low Earth orbit (LEO) constellation and globally coordinated L-band spectrum, and supports NB-IoT and direct-to-device (D2D) applications on compatible chipsets.

McLean, Va. – September 25, 2026 -- Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) stockholders have formally approved the company's acquisition by Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB), clearing a critical hurdle for a deal valued at $54.00 per share on a notional basis.

Shareholders back the deal with overwhelming margin

At a special meeting, approximately 99.6% of votes cast supported the merger agreement, representing roughly 81.0% of Iridium's total outstanding common stock entitled to vote. Full voting results will be disclosed in a Form 8-K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Deal terms combine cash and stock in collared exchange

Under the agreement, Iridium stockholders will receive $27.00 in cash plus Rocket Lab shares calculated under an exchange ratio subject to a collar, for each share of Iridium common stock held at closing. The combined consideration carries a notional value of $54.00 per Iridium share.

Hamburg, Germany – September 06, 2026 -- Furuno Electric Co., Ltd. will offer a new SOLION-100 terminal built on Iridium Certus 100 technology, combining GMDSS, Ship Security Alert System and Long-Range Identification and Tracking capabilities into a single platform for newbuild and retrofit vessels.

Furuno adds Iridium GMDSS to its maritime safety portfolio

The announcement, made jointly with Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM), gives shipowners and shipyards an additional certified option for regulated maritime distress and safety communications equipment.