FSS Forecast - APRSAF

Industry leading example:Intelsat 22 UHF Hosted Payload for ADF• UHF payload being built under 15 yearcontract to the Australian DefenceForce (Contract: April, 2009)• Initial Operational Capability mid-2012• 72˚E orbital position will providecoverage from Africa to Australia• Fifteen year design lifeProvides ADF:• Rapid launch of tacticalcommunications capability• Communications for deployedAustralian forces throughout IndianOcean Region• Over $150M in Cost Savings• Longterm solution for Australianrequirements in the midst of globalUHF shortfall19