Hydra MAX sets the standard for next-gen military SATCOM as ALL.SPACE achieves TRL 6

ALL.SPACE, the leader in multi-orbit, multi-link SATCOM solutions, announced a major milestone in defense communications with the successful completion of testing under the U.S. Army’s Next Generation Tactical Terminal (NGTT) program. The company’s Hydra MAX terminal has been validated as a first-of-its-kind solution capable of delivering seamless, simultaneous, and resilient connectivity across Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), and Geostationary Orbit (GEO) satellite networks – all while on the move.

The NGTT program was established to address a long-standing challenge in beyond-line-of-sight communications: maintaining uninterrupted, high-throughput connectivity during maneuver operations. ALL.SPACE was selected to deliver a production-ready, multi-orbit terminal meeting Technology Readiness Level 6 (TRL 6) – bridging the tactical edge to the cloud and ensuring mission-critical applications remain accessible, even in contested environments.

As part of the NGTT initiative, ALL.SPACE – with support from Telesat Government Solutions and Viasat – successfully demonstrated simultaneous multi-beam On-The-Move (OTM) LEO/GEO and LEO/MEO operation of the Hydra MAX terminal using off-road land mobility profiles at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG).

The testing and demonstrations delivered sustained high data rates and high-resolution video while both stationary and in motion. Despite challenging off-road conditions and rapid azimuth and elevation changes, the terminal maintained its LEO 3 beam lock – showcasing exceptional robustness, agility, and performance.

ALL.SPACE’s Hydra terminals use digital beamforming with monopulse tracking to deliver up to 4× faster responsiveness than traditional methods, ensuring precise, high-speed connectivity across wide scan angles even under intense motion, vibration, and dynamic conditions.

This success follows the recently announced collaboration between ALL.SPACE and Telesat Government Solutions to secure type certification for Hydra MAX on the upcoming Telesat Lightspeed network, further enhancing its readiness for deployment across U.S. and allied defense operations.

In a defining moment for ALL.SPACE, Hydra MAX has now been formally recognized by the U.S. Army as achieving Technology Readiness Level 6 (TRL 6) – marking a significant transition from prototype to operationally validated system. This designation confirms the Hydra MAX has been proven in a relevant military environment, demonstrating readiness for near-production deployment and integration into broader defense and Joint Force networks.

“Successfully completing this testing as part of the NGTT program and reaching TRL 6 is a defining moment for ALL.SPACE, Hydra-2 MAX has proven it can deliver uninterrupted, intelligent connectivity in the harshest operational conditions,” says Paul McCarter, CEO, ALL.SPACE. “For commanders, this means cloud access, data fusion, and decision superiority remain intact – no matter the orbit, no matter the threat.”

Purpose-built to align with the Department of Defense’s Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) objectives, Hydra MAX supports a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA), enabling rapid integration with future constellations, including Telesat Lightspeed once Hydra MAX is certified for the network. With multi-beam transport diversity, integrated SD-WAN resilience, and demonstrated compatibility with leading networks, Hydra MAX sets a new standard for resilient, intelligent military communications.