Cobham Satcom and Gatehouse Satcom join forces to create a global powerhouse in 5G satellite infrastructure

Copenhagen, Denmark - 8 December 2025 - Cobham Satcom, a global leader in satellite communications technology, and Gatehouse Satcom, a global frontrunner in advanced 5G NTN (Non-Terrestrial Networks) software, today announced a strategic merger between Gatehouse Satcom and Cobham Satcom's Network Division. This merger marks a major step in accelerating the satellite industry's transition towards standardized 5G-based connectivity across commercial, government, defense, and emerging direct-to-device markets.

Driving innovation in 5G NTN connectivity The new entity - formed by combining Gatehouse Satcom and the Network Division of Cobham Satcom - will operate as a subsidiary within the Cobham Satcom Group. Kenney Schmidt Christiansen, current CEO of Gatehouse Satcom, will continue as CEO for the new, merged entity. Its mission will be to deliver integrated 5G NTN network solutions that strengthen interoperability and enable next generation satellite connectivity.

"Joining forces with Cobham Satcom gives us the scale and talent to accelerate our ambitions," said CEO Kenney Schmidt Christiansen. "Together, we will continue developing world-class 5G NTN software and hardware for commercial, government, and defense customers, now in an even stronger structure supported by Cobham Satcom's operational scale and network expertise."

Uniting expertise to shape the future of connectivity The joint entity brings together Cobham Satcom's heritage in radio access network platforms and ground infrastructure, with Gatehouse Satcom's cutting-edge 5G NTN software capabilities. It will develop the 3GPP-compatible 5G NTN software that Gatehouse Satcom has already proven in LEO, MEO, and GEO, meeting the fast-growing market needs for satellite operators to provide 5G-NTN-based stand-alone or coexisting legacy services.

With renewed investment, expanded capabilities, and a unified innovation roadmap, the new entity will maintain the existing product portfolio and expand next generation 5G/6G NTN connectivity solutions to enable our customers to serve maritime, defense, IoT, enterprise, and direct-to-device markets worldwide.

Cobham Satcom's continued commitment to its customers Cobham Satcom will hold the majority share of the new entity and will continue serving its core maritime, government and enterprise markets, providing satellite communication offerings and products through its trusted SAILOR, Sea Tel, EXPLORER, and TRACKER brands.

"This acquisition creates significant strategic opportunities as the satellite communications industry undergoes rapid transformation." Christophe Duret, CEO of Cobham Satcom, said. "By merging our Network Division's decades of expertise with Gatehouse Satcom's groundbreaking 5G NTN capabilities, we're strengthening our technology roadmap and providing satellite operators and service providers with an unmatched end-to-end platform to support their transition to 5G NTN."

The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals.

Further information

Cobham Satcom www.cobhamsatcom.com Henrietta Jessen Marketing Director henrietta.jessen@cobhamsatcom.com Tel: +45 5175 6300

Gatehouse Satcom www.gatehousesatcom.com Claus Beck Christensen Director of Communications cbc@gatehouse.com Tel: +45 3138 5977

About Cobham Satcom Cobham Satcom is a market-leading provider of radio and satellite communication solutions for land and maritime applications, delivering business- and mission-critical connectivity to government, defense, and enterprise customers, as well as constellation owners and service providers worldwide.

With a growing footprint across the defense and space sectors, Cobham Satcom partners with leading primes and governments across all military branches to deliver resilient, high-performance communication capabilities. By exploring new technologies and strategic partnerships, Cobham Satcom continues to advance innovation in tracking, pointing, and integrated connectivity — designing and manufacturing high-performance terminals, gateways, and systems under its trusted SAILOR, Sea Tel, EXPLORER, and TRACKER brands.

For more information about Cobham Satcom, visit www.cobhamsatcom.com

About Gatehouse Satcom Gatehouse Satcom delivers advanced software solutions that enable reliable and standards compliant satellite IoT and broadband communications. The company is a global leader in 3GPP-based technologies, working with 5G NTN New Radio, 5G NTN NB-IoT, and BGAN.

Gatehouse Satcom provides core software components to terminal manufacturers, satellite operators, satellite service providers, MNOs, and system integrators. The team combines deep protocol expertise with decades of experience in testing, validation, and end-to-end solution integration. This ensures interoperable and future-proof communications that scale with the rapidly expanding satellite ecosystem.

For more information about Gatehouse Satcom, visit www.gatehousesatcom.com