About us

SES Space & Defense provides coverage to 99 percent of the world’s population.

We deliver end-to-end satellite network solutions to government entities worldwide, including the United States, Europe, and Asia Pacific. We do this leveraging:
  • A multi-operator network
  • Vendor agnostic integration and management capability
  • An extensive global terrestrial network
As a wholly-owned subsidiary of global content and connectivity solutions provider SES, we also have access to their multi-orbit fleet of over 70 satellites. With nearly five decades of experience in the government SATCOM market, our long-term relationships with diverse international governments, intelligence, civilian and defense-related agencies have validated our reputation for operational excellence and highly reliable network solutions.

SES Space & Defense
at a glance

237

Employees

7

Offices in the US, Europe, UK & APAC

20

MEO Satellites

45

GEO Satellites

99%

Global Coverage

40

Teleports

58

Government Organizations Supported

18

Launches Since 2015

Values

We achieve success through three core values: Integrity, honor, and commitment. These values are the guiding principles for who we are as people, as a united workforce, and as an organization. They are ingrained in our culture and drive all aspects of how we operate.

Vision

We aim to be the leading provider of satellite-based Information and Communications Technology solutions and sovereign space initiatives to U.S. Government and Allied interests.

Mission

SES Space and Defense ensures mission success through global, end-to-end satellite and technology solutions. We leverage our fully integrated Information and Communications Technology Ecosystem and multi-band, all-orbit satellite services to deliver reliable and secure connectivity.

People

At SES Space & Defense, our employees are our greatest asset. We are a diverse team of innovators, driven by our passion to deliver best-in-class satellite network solutions, products, and services that meet and exceed the needs of our customers.

Leadership Team

David Fields

President and
CEO

Jim Hooper

Senior Vice President, Space Initiatives

Ben Pigsley

Senior Vice President, Defense Networks

Jay Icard

Senior Vice President, Strategic Development

Nitin Bhat

Senior Vice President, Engineering

Scott Galus

Senior Vice President, Operations. Senior Vice President, Finance (Interim)

Board of Directors