Space sector trends, technological developments in satellite deployment high on agenda at third edition of Milsatcom Middle East in Abu Dhabi
Dubai, UAE, 1 May, 2013: A top line-up of international and regional experts in satellite communications will gather in Abu Dhabi next week to discuss the next steps forward in a global military communications market that is expected to reach US$17.4 billion this year.
According to a 2013 report by international market research analysts ASD Reports, the multi- billion dollar market will remain strong for the next decade due to new satellite communications technology, increased commercial partnerships and investment in Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) satellite systems that provide deployment as well as cost saving advantages for military communications.
The Middle East too remains a key focal point for military satellite communications technology and deployment, with the biggest names in the global satellite industry gathering at Milsatcom Middle East, taking place from 7-8 May at the Ritz-Carlton Grand Canal, Abu Dhabi.
They will be out in force to meet the satellite communications needs of Middle East military, government, and security agencies, discussing what their satellite operational requirements might be and how they can be best addressed using state-of-the-art satellite technologies.
Co-located with the Global Space and Satellite Forum, the two-day conference will begin with the inaugural address from H.H. Prince Dr. Turki Al-Saud, Vice President of King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, before the opening session discusses the exciting technological developments and trends that global space industry leaders foresee for the space sector in the next five years.
Frank Rose, Assistant Secretary for Space and Defense Affairs at the US Department of State; Stephen O’Neill, President of Boeing Satellite Systems; and Jean-Yves Le Gall, Chairman & CEO of Arianespace will headline the opening session, while other senior satellite industry representative speakers include Samer Al Halawi, CEO of Thuraya, and Sami Boustany, Chief Strategy Officer of the Abu Dhabi based satellite operator, Yahsat.
The growing needs of the Middle East military satellite communications will also be underlined by a dedicated exhibition at Milsatcom Middle East, where organisations will launch their latest COTS satellite systems ideally suited for the region’s military communication purposes.
Organised by Streamline Marketing Group, Milsatcom Middle East and the Global Space and Satellite Forum and are supported by Space Reconnaissance, Emirates Institute for Advanced Science and Technology (EIAST), Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (TRA) and GVF.
Further information about Milsatcom Middle East and the Global Space and Satellite Forum is available at www.gssforum.com / www.milsatcom.me.
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