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Yahsat Government Solutions (YGS), the government division of Yahsat, has signed a new deal in the comms-on-the-move (COTM) arena, the company announced March. 7. YGS has teamed up with EDGE Group entity, NIMR, a manufacturer of combat-proven wheeled military vehicles, to line-fit pre-qualified COTM solutions on NIMR’s vehicular systems. The agreement builds on Yahsat and NIMR’s pre-existing partnership to provide the UAE government with vehicular satcom capabilities.

By pre-testing and integrating Yahsat’s COTM solutions on various connected vehicular systems, Yahsat says it has been able to remove risks and unwanted costs associated with system integration for its customers. Through the agreement, Yahsat will leverage NIMR’s network and existing relationship with the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to extend its reach and increase customer acquisition. NIMR will have the opportunity to expand its value-chain and offer connected vehicles to their customer base with a secured satcom network – both Ka-band and L-band.

“As the region’s leading manufacturer of combat-proven armored vehicles, we are delighted to announce our agreement with the UAE’s global satellite services operator to equip our state-of-the-art platforms with their pioneering satcom solutions. This strategic partnership reflects our commitment to employ the latest technologies that ensure our customers excel on the field,” Abri du Plessis, CEO of NIMR, said in a statement.