Turksat MoU signing Dec 11, 2015 between Ensar GÜL, CEO of Turksat, and Andy Start , president of Inmarsat’s global government business. Photo: Inmarsat

[Via Satellite 12-11-2015] U.K.-based Inmarsat and Turkish state-owned satellite operator Turksat have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore opportunities through the formation of a strategic partnership, initially focused on the defense and aviation sectors.

Under the MoU, Inmarsat would be Turksat’s preferred mobile satellite communications provider. Inmarsat expects Turksat’s strong links across the Caucasus and Central Asia will enable the operator to increase its penetration in this region of the world.

“We hope that with this MOU, Turksat and Inmarsat’s partnership program will develop a long-term fruitful cooperation. The main objective of this partnership is to broaden product and service portfolio of both companies,” said Ensar GÜL, CEO, Turksat.