CesiumAstro Selected to Support GMD Weapon System (GWS) In-flight Interceptor Communications System (IFICS) for Missile Defense Agency

April 21, 2026

CesiumAstro’s mobile Skylark phased array communications terminal on a coastal shoreline at dusk, transmitting a steerable RF beam toward a missile and along a long-range trajectory over the horizon

Image Credit: CesiumAstro

AUSTIN, Texas, April 21, 2026 – CesiumAstro, a leader in advanced space communications, has been awarded a contract to deliver a new active phased array variant as part of an expansion to its Skylark product line. This large-aperture array, built on CesiumAstro’s scalable active phased array architecture, will support modernization of the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Weapon System (GWS), a critical part of missile defense.

This award underscores Skylark’s value as a software-defined, mobile-ready terminal. The system’s modular design allows it to adapt to evolving mission needs, including integration across a wide range of platforms, from ground vehicles to next-generation airborne assets.

“We are honored to support the Missile Defense Agency in strengthening national security through resilient, high-performance communications,” said Shey Sabripour, Founder and CEO of CesiumAstro. “With our phased array architecture and ability to deliver advanced solutions with speed and reliability, CesiumAstro will provide our customer and the Missile Defense Agency a high-performance solution.”

CesiumAstro will collaborate with the customer to meet mission requirements with a focus on ensuring the system meets the highest standards for performance, security and readiness.

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About CesiumAstro

CesiumAstro is a global leader in advanced connectivity solutions for space and defense, delivering next-generation systems that connect, detect, and defend across commercial, government and national security missions. Its standardized product platforms span satellites, high-performance communications payloads, terminals and advanced computing systems, all designed for scalable production and mission-ready deployment.

CesiumAstro maintains complete vertical integration with in-house design, manufacturing and testing capabilities certified to AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 standards. Headquartered near Austin, Texas, the company operates additional facilities in Colorado, California, the United Kingdom, Germany and Japan. To learn more, visit cesiumastro.com.

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Media Contacts

Griffin Communications Group: cesiumastro@griffincg.com‍
Aimée Ahiers, CesiumAstro: aimee.ahiers@cesiumastro.com