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Inmarsat’s FleetBroadband 150

Inmarsat’s newest maritime service, FleetBroadband 150, has won an innovation award just nine months after its launch.

Sail Magazine, which reports on cruising and sailing news for seafarers of all abilities, picked FleetBroadband 150 (FB150) as the most innovative new electronics product in its annual awards.

The magazine’s annual awards celebrate technology that makes sailing easier, safer and more enjoyable.

Highlighting the service’s affordability and ease of use, judge and electronics editor Tim Bartlett said: “Until now, satcom has seemed just too big and too expensive for most recreational users.

The challenger in this year’s America’s Cup will rely on FleetBroadband to give it a technological edge in its bid to win the oldest active trophy in international sport.

The Golden Gate Yacht Club’s team, BMW Oracle, will use FleetBroadband to gather weather data when it takes on cup holder Société Nautique de Genèvei n Valencia, Spain, from 8 to 12 February.

The 33rd Americas Cup will see the teams line up their gigantic 27-metre (90ft) multi-hull racing yachts – USA (formerly BOR 90) and Alinghi 5 – for a best-of-three race regatta that will determine who takes the prestigious prize.

Hughes Introduces Advanced 9350 BGAN Terminal

Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), the global leader in broadband satellite networks and services, today announced the availability of the Hughes 9350 BGAN mobile satellite terminal, fully type-approved for operation over Inmarsat’s Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) satellite service. Ideal for vehicular applications in the most demanding environments, the Hughes 9350 offers high-performance connectivity at data rates of up to 400 kbps and is the most cost-effective device of its kind on the market.

The Hughes 9350 is ideal for emergency responders, reporters, and mobile workers who need reliable, high-speed connectivity on the move, such as:

- First responders and public safety workers
- Mobile healthcare technicians
- Corporate disaster planners
- Remote field personnel

Collaborate with staff back at headquarters using video, voice, and data simultaneously. Create a wireless hot spot for team members on the scene using the built-in Wi-Fi Access Point. The Hughes 9350 is IP compatible and offers selectable, dedicated Quality of Service levels. And it’s easy to install on any vehicle—the compact tracking antenna is packaged with a magnetic roof mount and a single cable connection.

The Hughes 9350 allows you to send and receive IP packet data via Ethernet and WLAN interfaces in a land-vehicular application. In parallel with the packet data services, the same terminal supports a circuit switched voice call or a 64 kbps ISDN data call.

Iran Informed About Successful Test Of Radar-Evading Aircraft

Iran has successfully tested a radar-evading aircraft, a commander informed on Sunday, in the country’s latest announcement of technological advances as it marks the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic revolution.

The semi-official Fars News Agency, citing senior air force official Aziz Nasirzadeh, informed the prototype of a radar-evading aircraft named Swordfish had been test-flown.

“The prototype of this aircraft. Completed all radar evading characteristics considered by us,” he informed. “We are evaluating the data from the test flight and it will go into production after completing additional tests.”

Iran is embroiled in a dispute with the West over its nuclear program and often makes announcements of progress in its military capabilities, in an apparent attempt to show its readiness to respond to any military attack.

On Saturday, it officially started production of two new missiles, state media informed, three days after it launched a rocket which can carry a satellite.

During the Feb. 1-11 period, Iran marks the 31st anniversary of the Islamic revolution that toppled the U.S.-backed shah.