Eutelsat and Station Satcom sign new multi-year LEO maritime deal
New multi-year, multi-million agreement with Station Satcom to scale LEO services across its maritime fleet
Addressing over 1,000 vessels in pipeline for Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO connectivity
Underscoring dynamic demand for LEO connectivity in global maritime market
Paris, 30 April 2026 – Eutelsat (ISIN: FR0010221234 – Euronext Paris / London Stock Exchange: ETL, the “Group”) and longstanding partner, India’s Station Satcom, a leader in maritime connectivity, have signed an expanded multi-year, multi-million dollar agreement to scale the deployment of Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO connectivity services across Station Satcom’s global maritime fleet.
The agreement builds on the successful activation of hundreds of vessels on the OneWeb network in 2025. Station Satcom will now significantly expand the number of vessels equipped with Eutelsat’s LEO services, with over 1,000 vessels in the current deployment pipeline.
Station Satcom has been a longstanding Eutelsat partner, delivering both GEO and LEO satellite services to provide hybrid connectivity solutions to ship owners and operators worldwide. By expanding its use of OneWeb's LEO services, it will be able to offer its customers high-speed, low-latency broadband across major shipping routes and remote offshore environments — supporting real-time data applications, operational efficiency, and crew welfare for a growing global fleet.
Anshul Khanna, Chief Executive Officer of Station Satcom added, “The performance and reliability of OneWeb LEO services have delivered clear benefits to our customers, from improved operational efficiency to enhanced crew connectivity. This expanded agreement enables us to accelerate deployment across our fleet and meet the growing demand for advanced digital services at sea."
Thierry Polycarpe, VP Global Mobile Connectivity at Eutelsat said, “Station Satcom has been a valued partner for many years, and the results they have achieved since launching our OneWeb's LEO service demonstrate the real difference high-speed, low latency connectivity makes at sea. This expanded agreement reflects the growing momentum for LEO in maritime and our shared commitment to bringing that capability to more vessels around the world."
Eutelsat and longstanding partner, India’s Station Satcom, a leader in maritime connectivity, have signed an expanded multi-year, multi-million dollar agreement to scale the deployment of Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO connectivity services across Station Satcom’s global maritime fleet. The agreement builds on the successful activation of hundreds of vessels on the OneWeb network in 2025.
Jean-François Fallacher, Mobile World Congress, Barcelona 2026
Europe's path to tech sovereignty
At MWC Barcelona, Jean François Fallacher, Eutelsat's CEO, shared his perspective on sovereign connectivity and why LEO satellite constellations have become strategic assets for Europe. This article reflects his contribution to the keynote panel discussion, exploring how Eutelsat’s OneWeb constellation supports Europe’s sovereignty, resilience and security in an increasingly competitive global landscape.
WHY LEO CONSTELLATIONS HAVE BECOME STRATEGIC ASSETS
A European Champion Competing in a World of Giants
Eutelsat stands at the centre of Europe’s space ecosystem, with a 47year legacy and a fleet of 33 geostationary satellites. The company’s strategic transformation accelerated with the acquisition of OneWeb — today one of only two operational low Earth orbit (LEO) constellations in the world. Jean François highlighted that it remains the only LEO constellation not controlled by the US or China, giving Europe a uniquely sovereign asset. To reinforce this position, Eutelsat has secured €1.5 billion in new capital to expand the fleet by 440 satellites, bringing the constellation to roughly 650 units by 2030. “We are the sovereign European constellation. We have European shareholders. We are listed on the Paris and London stock exchanges.” He also pointed to the company’s central role in IRIS², the European Commission’s next generation secure connectivity programme. LEO activities now account for 20% of turnover and continue to grow at around 60% year over year.
Why LEO Is Essential for Europe’s Sovereignty
LEO constellations are a critical pillar for Europe’s digital autonomy. They deliver seamless global broadband and require massive, long-term investment, making them difficult to replicate. Jean François noted that OneWeb had already absorbed seven years of development and $7 billion before Eutelsat acquired it — a reminder of its scale and strategic relevance. “[LEO constellations] are extremely large and capital-intensive infrastructures… This is why we believe LEO is a strategic asset — a strategic service — for Europe.” He also raised the emerging opportunity of Direct-to-Device (D2D) connectivity, an area poised to transform the communications landscape. While Europe has strong projects underway, he stressed that achieving D2D at scale will require significant investment and a clear, unified industrial ambition.
Serving Governments and Critical IndustrieS
Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO constellation focuses on high reliability B2B markets — governments, aviation, maritime, enterprise and defence. A landmark €1 billion, 10year agreement with the French Ministry of Defence underscores the constellation’s strategic importance. This partnership strengthens operational access and supports further hardening of the system for defence and national-security use cases. Recent geopolitical events continue to highlight the risks of dependency on foreign controlled connectivity. Jean François emphasised that sovereignty becomes very real when an external operator can unilaterally restrict service over a conflict zone. Eutelsat’s European governance and operational control directly address this vulnerability.
We believe LEO is a strategic asset - a strategic service - for Europe.
Europe needs [...] more agility, faster development and a culture of iteration [to] master the key technologies we still have to import today.
JEan-François FALLACHER
CEO, EUTELSAT
Why Europe Needs to Act Together
Europe faces global competition from large American and Chinese constellations. Jean François warned that fragmented national initiatives would undermine Europe’s ability to match this scale. A coherent and unified approach — particularly around IRIS² — is essential to maintain a sovereign position in orbit. “The geopolitical situation has given us real momentum. People now realise that sovereignty is not theoretical. When one of our competitors [,,,] decides to cut services over a country, that marks the spirit. The dependency becomes immediately visible.”
Europe’s Cultural Inflection Point
Europe’s technological expertise remains strong, but development speed is a critical challenge. The “new space” economy depends on agility, fast iteration and shorter development cycles. Jean François noted that Europe must adopt these practices if it is to maintain leadership and regain control over key technologies still sourced externally. “This is why Eutelsat is advocating for unity — not only around Eutelsat, but for the European project to build the next-generation constellation, IRIS². For IRIS² to succeed, we need all European countries and public funding united behind one sovereign approach.”
Looking Ahead
The message from MWC Barcelona is clear: Europe has the talent, industrial capability and technological foundation to lead in space — but only if it acts with unity and urgency. A sovereign LEO constellation is not just a technological milestone; it is a cornerstone of Europe’s resilience, economic strength and strategic independence. "In new space, companies are already working in agile, fast cycles. This is what Europe needs — in mindset and practice: more agility, faster development, and a culture of iteration. That’s how we will master more of the key technologies we still have to import today."
Eutelsat and Can Marine partner for maritime LEO connectivity
Multi-year agreement leveraging Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO capacity
Facilitating state-of-the-art marine communication and navigation solutions
Confirming LEO connectivity as the go-to solution for supporting the digital transformation of the maritime industry
Paris, 23 February 2026 – Eutelsat (ISIN: FR0010221234 – Euronext Paris / London Stock Exchange: ETL) and Singapore’s Can Marine are partnering to deliver state-of-the-art maritime connectivity services leveraging Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO constellation.
Can Marine is a maritime connectivity integrator serving commercial shipping and offshore operators. The company provides end-to-end satellite communications solutions, from network design to service delivery and support. Can Marine enables predictable, secure connectivity for modern maritime operations.
It will leverage OneWeb LEO capacity to deliver cutting-edge services to the global fleets of key APAC customers, focused on merchant shipping and offshore energy.
Neha Idnani, Regional Vice President for the APAC region at Eutelsat’s Connectivity Business Unit commented: “We are absolutely delighted that Can Marine has entrusted Eutelsat and its OneWeb LEO connectivity solution to support it in delivering services meeting the highest industry standards to its customers. We look forward to developing our partnership in the years to come and supporting Can Marine as it reinforces its position as a key marine electronics and solutions provider in the South East Asia region.”
Lim Ding Liang, Vice President of Can Marine added: “As the maritime industry accelerates its digital transformation, connectivity is no longer just an enabler, it is core operational infrastructure. Our partnership with Eutelsat and access to OneWeb LEO connectivity allow us to move beyond traditional communications and support a new generation of digital vessel capabilities. This collaboration gives our customers a future-ready platform to improve operational efficiency, enhance safety, and support crew welfare, while laying the foundation for continued innovation across global fleets.”
Eutelsat and Singapore’s Can Marine are partnering to deliver state-of-the-art maritime connectivity services leveraging Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO constellation.
CMA CGM and Marlink deploy OneWeb across global maritime fleet
CMA CGM expands its LEO connectivity with Eutelsat’s OneWeb, delivered and integrated by Marlink
Cutting-edge multi-orbit, multi-technology connectivity solution to support the digital transformation of maritime transportation
Marseille, Oslo and Paris, 9th February 2026 –CMA CGM Group, Marlink and Eutelsat have announced a partnership to deploy OneWeb LEO connectivity across CMA CGM’s global maritime fleet. The solution integrates European-based Eutelsat OneWeb’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) services combined with existing LEO and GEO networks within a broader hybrid network architecture, enabled by Marlink’s purpose-built edge platform, XChange NextGen.
Under this new, multi-year agreement, OneWeb LEO services will be deployed on more than 300 CMA CGM vessels over the next nine months. Delivered and integrated by Marlink, the solution combines multi-orbit satellite networks, introducing multiple layers of resilience and advanced capabilities to strengthen CMA CGM’s global connectivity services. The deployment represents a high-availability architecture implemented at unprecedented fleet scale within the maritime sector.
CMA CGM will benefit from a high-throughput, low-latency connectivity environment to support the accelerating digital transformation of its fleet. Robust, continuous connectivity at sea enables operational efficiency, real-time data exchange, and enhanced services for crews, allowing vessels to operate with digital performance comparable to shore-based environments while supporting future digital use cases.
The solution also supports decarbonisation objectives by enabling real-time optimisation of routes, speeds and fuel consumption, helping reduce emissions and improve operational efficiency. Designed on the XChange NextGen edge cloud platform, Marlink unlocks its Possibility Platform for CMA CGM across cyber security, IIoT data collection, cloud enablement and centralised fleet-wide network orchestration, ensuring predictable performance and service continuity independent of sailing routes.
The CMA CGM Group is a global player in sea, land, air and logistics solutions, present in 177 countries and operating a fleet of more than 650 vessels serving over 420 ports worldwide. It has been an anchor shareholder of Eutelsat since 2022, reflecting a shared commitment to reliable, high-performance satellite connectivity supporting French and European digital sovereignty.
Ramon Fernandez, Executive Vice President Chief Finance Officer, CMA CGM Group said:“Through this partnership, CMA CGM continues to strengthen its global connectivity framework in support of reliable and secure maritime operations. The integration of OneWeb’s LEO services contributes to the robustness of our fleet-wide connectivity, supporting operational efficiency and crew welfare. It also aligns with our commitment to trusted solutions and to strengthening digital sovereignty, while reflecting a pragmatic, long-term approach to connectivity that meets our industrial, performance and sustainability objectives.”
Jean-Francois Fallacher, Chief Executive Officer of Eutelsat commented:“This agreement marks a major milestone in the deployment of OneWeb’s LEO services in the maritime sector. By integrating OneWeb into CMA CGM’s connectivity ecosystem, we are supporting a robust, future-proof solution that meets the growing demand for high-performance, low-latency connectivity at sea. We are grateful to CMA CGM Group’s long-standing support of Eutelsat, and excited to see it materialize into an industrial partnership. We are also delighted to work with our long-standing partner, Marlink, to further push the boundaries of maritime connectivity.”
Erik Ceuppens, Chief Executive Officer, Marlink Group said: “Building on more than 20 years of close partnership and co-creation with CMA CGM, we are proud to jointly lead the transition into the multi-LEO future. This landmark project highlights Marlink’s proven ability to deliver advanced digital solutions at scale for the world’s leading shipping companies. As digitalisation becomes an increasingly critical business priority for the maritime industry, we are pleased to equip CMA CGM with a resilient, next-generation network solution, including Eutelsat OneWeb that enhances operational efficiency, safety, and decarbonisation across its global fleet.”
CMA CGM Group, Marlink and Eutelsat have announced a partnership to deploy OneWeb LEO connectivity across CMA CGM’s global maritime fleet. The solution integrates European-based Eutelsat OneWeb’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) services combined with existing LEO and GEO networks within a broader hybrid network architecture, enabled by Marlink’s purpose-built edge platform, XChange NextGen.
Enabling real-time communication to support crew welfare, operational coordination and maritime security
Paris and New Delhi, 14 January 2026 - Eutelsat (ISIN: FR0010221234 - Euronext Paris / London Stock Exchange: ETL) is proudly partnering with the INSV Kaundinya team, a part of the Indian Navy on one of its most prestigious maritime heritage and strategic initiatives, to provide its OneWeb high-speed LEO satellite connectivity to a vessel undertaking a historic voyage of national importance.
Project Kaundinya is a landmark voyage undertaken aboard INSV Kaundinya, a traditionally built stitched-plank sailing vessel inspired by ancient Indian shipbuilding techniques. The voyage retraced historic maritime trade routes, showcasing India’s rich seafaring legacy while promoting maritime innovation and national pride.
As part of this initiative, Eutelsat’s OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity has been deployed and remains operational onboard the vessel, enabling reliable, real-time communications throughout the journey. Given the vessel’s traditional design and the absence of conventional communication infrastructure, OneWeb’s LEO technology served as the sole connectivity link for the expedition.
Sanjeev Sanyal, Member of the Prime Minister Economic Advisory Council (EAC-PM) and a core member of the crew and project architect of Kaundinya said, “Throughout the voyage, having reliable satellite connectivity from Eutelsat’s OneWeb has been invaluable for the crew. It has allowed us to stay connected with shore-based teams, supporting communication, live feeds, and above all morale during long and sometimes challenging periods at sea.”
The voyage is documented along its route, with live updates enabled through OneWeb’s satellite network. This real-world deployment demonstrates the strength, resilience, and adaptability of OneWeb’s LEO connectivity in mission-critical maritime environments, reinforcing its role in maritime security, crew wellbeing, and strategic communications.
Neha Idnani, Regional Vice President APAC, Eutelsat, and Board Director of OneWeb India, said, “We are honored that Eutelsat has been entrusted with enabling connectivity for this historic voyage. I congratulate the team behind INSV Kaundinya on achieving this remarkable milestone and safely reaching their first destination, Muscat, Oman. Project Kaundinya represents a rare convergence of India’s rich maritime heritage, national ambition, and technological innovation. Our OneWeb LEO technology is purpose-built for mission-critical environments, where crew safety, security, resilience, and real-time communications are essential.”
She added, “This collaboration further underscores Eutelsat’s long-term commitment to supporting initiatives of national importance, particularly in defence, government, and humanitarian domains, through secure and resilient satellite connectivity.”
Eutelsat is proudly partnering with the INSV Kaundinya team, a part of the Indian Navy on one of its most prestigious maritime heritage and strategic initiatives, to provide its OneWeb high-speed LEO satellite connectivity to a vessel undertaking a historic voyage of national importance.
The maritime industry is undergoing a period of change, driven by emerging new technologies like autonomous surface vessels. These highly innovative platforms require advanced connectivity to:
Improve operational efficiency through real-time updates on weather, maritime traffic and system status.
Optimise routes and reduce fuel consumption and emissions, especially in harsh environments or ecologically sensitive areas.
Navigate safely using real-time data transmission.
Facilitate remote management and decision-making with onshore control centers and maritime security services.
SATELITTE CONNECTIVITY FOR REMOTELY OPERATED VESSELS
Eutelsat offers reliable, high-speed, low-latency connectivity for autonomous vessels, which is essential for real-time situational awareness between sea and land.
Global coverage
Multi-regional satellite connectivity solutions, accessible from the Equator to the Poles.
Flexible
Adjustable service plans tailored to meet your latency, throughput, and security requirements.
Versatile
A wide range of low Size, Weight and Power (SWaP) user terminals certified for use in marine environments and optimised for onboard integration.
24/7 support
Global network of distribution partners and 24/7 technical support to resolve any issues, quickly and effectively, no matter where you are..
Resilient
GEO, LEO or multi-orbit solutions for exceptional performance, redundancy and safety.
As scientists explore the oceans, connectivity has become a vital partner in creating and sharing knowledge while still at sea. With internet connectivity onboard research vessels, teams can leverage real-time data exchange for multiple purposes.
Enhance crew safety and operational efficiency by providing access to advanced navigation tools, real-time weather updates, and remote monitoring capabilities.
Boost productivity and innovation by accessing essential business applications, such as emails, video calls, and data-sharing platforms.
Accelerate collaboration between vessel and shore-based teams through real-time data sharing and continuous communication.
Maintain crew welfare using internet for entertainment and stay connected with friends and family despite the physical distance.
SATELITTE CONNECTIVITY DESIGNED FOR RESEARCH VESSELS
Eutelsat provides fast, reliable, and low-latency connectivity to support the scientific community at sea, even in the most challenging environments.
Global coverage
Multi-regional satellite connectivity solutions, accessible from the most remote locations.
Reliable
Robust connectivity to ensure seamless service continuity and optimal responsiveness.
Flexible
Adjustable, scalable service plans, tailored to accommodate evolving operational needs.
24/7 support
Global network of distribution partners and 24/7 technical support to resolve any issues, quickly and effectively, no matter where you are.
Resilient
GEO, LEO or multi-orbit solutions to deliver exceptional performance, redundancy and safety.
