ND SatCom Founds New Subsidiary Targeting The Defence Market

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Friedrichshafen - Mar 01, 2004
ND SatCom, a leading global supplier of satellite based broadband, broadcast and military communication network solutions, today announced the foundation of ND SatCom Defence GmbH.

The new subsidiary will be responsible for ND SatCom's activities in the market for global security and enables the company to strengthen its leadership position in the European defence arena. ND SatCom has appointed Mr. Harald Reder as CEO with full responsibility for guiding and managing the company's continued growth within the defence market.

The decision to form a subsidiary was based on the enormous potential of the international defence market for secure communications networks. ND SatCom Defence will be able to enhance service and support for their existing clients, while developing products tailored specifically for the unique needs of military and security related customers.

ND SatCom's Defence GmbH is headed by Mr. Harald Reder. The experienced SatCom professional has been responsible for heading the ND SatCom MilSat Division from 2000 until 2003 and has been working in the field of satellite communications since 1981. He started his involvement in the design and development of military SatCom ground stations and networks in 1993 at Dornier System GmbH.

"ND SatCom Defence faces challenging tasks in the defence market. I am looking forward to further developing ND SatCom's MilSat activities and continuing to enlarge its clientele in the market segments for global security." Commented Mr. Harald Reder, CEO of ND SatCom Defence GmbH. "ND SatCom's proven capabilities to supply turnkey solutions are a major reason for the Company's success in this market.

We are committed to become a leading military satellite solution provider in the European Region and beyond."

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