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Sharp defense satellite receivers offer both low and geostationary links

Japanese electronics company Sharp is developing communications receivers for defense applications that can connect to satellites in various orbital positions, including low Earth orbit and geostationary orbit. The technology aims to provide more stable communication links and is expected to be commercially available by 2028.

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Sharp is also developing this civilian version of the satellite receiver. (Photo by Kyoko Hariya)

KYOKO HARIYA

June 18, 2026 07:00 JST

OSAKA -- Japanese electronics group Sharp is developing communications receivers for defense that can link with satellites in different types of orbits for more stable connections, aiming for commercialization in 2028.

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Sharp defense satellite receivers offer both low and geostationary links

Japanese electronics company Sharp is developing communications receivers for defense applications that can connect to satellites in various orbital positions, including low Earth orbit and geostationary orbit. The technology aims to provide more stable communication links and is expected to be commercially available by 2028.

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