Case Study: Arctic Military Base achieves resilient, low-latency LEO broadband with Hughes Network Systems

Resilient Military Base Network with Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Broadband

Military Base, located in the Arctic, needed reliable broadband to support mission-critical Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) services for hundreds of personnel. Harsh climate and poor geostationary elevation angles made traditional solutions impractical, and the base required 24/7, SLA-backed connectivity rather than best-effort service. Hughes Network Systems responded with a managed broadband solution using Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity.

Hughes Network Systems deployed managed LEO broadband with ruggedized ground equipment, centralized SLAs, dedicated bandwidth and multi-transport redundancy. The solution delivered low-latency, enterprise-grade service across the base—supporting ISR and MWR applications simultaneously at prescribed speeds, connecting hundreds of soldiers with a responsive user experience, and simplifying network management, billing and accountability for continuous Arctic operations.