Satlink Partners with Rivada for Next Generation Defense Connectivity

Unique LEO Satellite Network is Key for Aero, Maritime and Land Communications

• Unique global data constellation using satellite-to-satellite laser links
• Ultra-secure and low latency network
• Combining the speed of fibre with the reach of satellite
• Telecom, Enterprise, Maritime, Energy and Government Services markets

MUNICH, Sept. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Satlink, a Spanish technology company specializing in satellite telecommunications, is partnering with Rivada Space Networks to provide a unique next generation connectivity network with the necessary security and performance to support Spanish enterprises and Defense Forces. Rivada has now lined up over $US17 billion of business globally for its unique LEO network.  

Founded in 1992, Satlink is a global leading provider of satellite communication solutions, serving the maritime, government and defense sectors, with capabilities spanning maritime, terrestrial, and aerial environments. Headquartered in Madrid, Satlink has offices in Vigo, Seychelles, Canada, Ecuador, USA, Fiji, Korea and Taiwan.

Today's geopolitical environment is fueling an increase in the demand to secure data communications networks around the world, placing existing digital infrastructure under greater pressure than ever.  European organisations in telecommunications and defense are looking for innovative and future-forward networking technologies that give them the strategic edge in data security, data sovereignty and network resilience.

Rivada's global low-latency point-to-point connectivity network of 600 low earth orbit (LEO) satellites, the "Outernet," is a unique next-generation architecture combing inter-satellite laser links with advanced onboard processing that provide unique routing and switching capabilities to create an optical mesh network in space. This approach to "orbital networking," in which data stays in space from origin to destination, creates an ultra-secure satellite network with pole-to-pole coverage, offering end-to-end latencies much lower than terrestrial fiber over similar long distances. And by routing traffic on a physically separated network, it provides a layer of defence for any organisation that needs to securely share data between widely distributed sites.

Satlink will harness Rivada's Outernet to provide a truly private data network and a new level of cybersecurity to the enterprise, government and defense sectors. The Outernet's fast, seamless and secure connectivity will ramp up network performance and enable true digital transformation and new business opportunities through multi-gigabit bi-directional performance, combined with worldwide reach.

David Carmona, Satcom director at Satlink said, "We are proud to be partnering with Rivada to develop new opportunities for secure satellite communications in the Spanish market and beyond. Rivada's Outernet offers a unique digital architecture uniting innovation and resilience, which supports our goal to provide secure high-performance solutions and new opportunities for companies looking for scalable, flexible and resilient connectivity for their expanding networks."

Declan Ganley, CEO, Rivada Space Networks, said: "We are delighted to be working with our first Spanish partner to develop space-based solutions to power enterprise and government communications." Ganley added: "In the digital economy, the security and resilience of communications is becoming hugely important. Global subsea cables, which carry much of the world's data traffic, are increasingly becoming a focal point of geopolitical tensions, with frequent cable cuts resulting in severe outages. The Outernet is key to enhancing the telecommunications infrastructure in terms of data sovereignty and security, supporting AI digital strategies, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity and expanding the reach of international networks."

Satlink will join Rivada's Customer Advisory Board and conduct a series of technical workshops to structure the collaboration and exchange information on the Outernet's capabilities. 

Rivada will be participating at World Space Business Week and Space, Defense & Security Summit in Paris from 15-18 September 2025. 

Declan Ganley, CEO: Building Services Leveraging All Capacity Options
16 September, 16:55pm-17:55pm.

Declan Ganley, CEO: The Promise of Next-Generation Satcom Systems for Military Forces
17 September, 11:30am-12:30pm.

NOTE TO EDITORS
Representatives from Rivada Space Networks will be at World Space Business Week from 15-18 September. To arrange an interview, please contact Melanie Dickie at [email protected]

About Rivada Space Networks
Rivada Space Networks GmbH is deploying the first true "Outernet": a global, low-latency, point-to-point connectivity network of LEO satellites. By connecting its satellites with lasers, Rivada will provide resellers and B2B customers with the ability to securely connect any two points on the globe with low latency and high bandwidth. The constellation, comprising 600 low-earth-orbit communications satellites, will represent a fundamental change in the availability of secure, global, end-to-end enterprise-grade connectivity for Telecom, Enterprise, Maritime, Energy and Government Services markets. Rivada Space Networks is a wholly owned subsidiary of Rivada Networks, Inc. www.rivadaspace.com  

Media Contacts
Melanie Dickie, Chief Marketing & Communication Officer
Rivada Space Networks GmbH
Tel: +31 6 14 22 97 62
Email: [email protected]m 

Brian Carney, SVP Corporate Communications 
Rivada Networks, Inc
Tel: +1 (207) 256-0386
Email: [email protected]  

About Satlink
Founded in 1992, Satlink is a Spanish technology company specializing in satellite communications., A global leader in developing technological solutions for the maritime industry, Satlink delivers advanced satellite communication solutions for governments, industries, and all stakeholders across maritime, terrestrial, and aerial environments. Headquartered in Madrid, Satlink has offices in Vigo, Seychelles, Canada, Ecuador, USA, Fiji, Korea and Taiwan. For more information, please visit www.satlink.es

Media Contact:
Camila Pan de Soraluce
Email: [email protected]

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