iDirect Wins Role in KT SAT-Led South Korea Maritime Satcom Project
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Herndon, Virginia – November 04, 2026 -- ST Engineering iDirect has been selected as part of a KT SAT-led consortium to supply the satellite ground system for a South Korean government project to modernize and expand secure maritime communications.
iDirect to upgrade Ku-band and add a new Ka-band system
ST Engineering iDirect will upgrade the South Korean government's existing iDirect Ku-band environment and establish a next-generation Ka-band satcom system. The network is intended to support dependable connectivity for government maritime operations.
The consortium combines KT SAT's satellite and service expertise, ST Engineering iDirect's ground technology, Waldo's local integration capabilities and Intellian's antenna system.