Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ:CMTL) announced today that during its third quarter of fiscal 2018, its Santa Clara, California-based subsidiary, Comtech Xicom Technology, Inc., which is part of Comtech's Commercial Solutions segment, has received a follow-on contract for more than US$ 4.2 million from a U.S. military integrator for high-power satellite communication (SATCOM) traveling wave tube amplifiers (TWTAs). This is the third installment of a multi-year program for these power amplifiers used in tactical transportable SATCOM terminals.

Norsat International Inc. a provider of unique and customized communication solutions for remote and challenging applications, today announced the launch of four new satellite antennas for the commercial satellite market.

Intelsat (NYSE: I), today announced that STN, the Satellite Telecommunications Network, signed a multi-year extension with Intelsat for satellite services supporting direct-to-home (DTH) and media distribution services in North America via the Galaxy 19 satellite.

Vanessa O’Connor has been appointed to the new role of Director of Member Relations and Communications at the EBU.

Thaicom Public Company Limited (THCOM), announced that its board of directors has appointed Anant Kaewruamvongs as new Chief Executive Officer and Director of the Board, effective May 1. Mr. Anant takes over from Mr. Paiboon Panuwattanawong who resigns from his positions as Director, Member of the Executive Committee and Chief Executive Officer, effective from 1 May 2018.

NSR’s Wireless Backhaul via Satellite, 12th Edition report, released today, forecasts annual satellite capacity revenues reaching $4 billion by 2027, serving over 3 Tbps of demand. Mobile Backhaul captures the greatest opportunities, as satellite usage increases among MNOs and becomes a widespread solution. Lower capacity prices are reviving Trunking, as new demand is emerging from previously un-addressable markets.

Intelsat S.A.  today announced the final results of its previously announced tender offer by its indirect subsidiary, Intelsat Connect Finance S.A. (“ICF”), to purchase for cash any and all of the outstanding 6 3⁄4% Senior Notes due 2018 (CUSIP No. 458204 AN4; ISIN No. US458204AN49) issued by Intelsat (Luxembourg) S.A., a subsidiary of Intelsat S.A. and ICF’s direct parent company, that are not already held by ICF.

The World Teleport Association (WTA) released Sizing the Teleport Market 2018, a new research report that updates market sizing data last published in 2010. It enables readers to estimate the global and regional market share of a teleport operating company, identify potentially underserved regions for investment, and support due diligence for mergers and acquisitions.

NSR’s newly released High Altitude Platforms (HAPs), 2nd Edition report forecasts US$ 1.7 Billion in cumulative HAPs revenues over the next decade for airships, balloons and pseudo-satellite platforms.