Defence Space
Assured surface to space connectivity
Our technologies deliver the security, precision and reliability required to support mission-critical space systems operating in increasingly complex environments.
Enabling defence beyond Earth
Space is an essential operational domain, enabling communications, intelligence and situational awareness across modern defence missions.
Filtronic develops advanced RF and microwave subsystems that help defence organisations and prime contractors build resilient space-based systems. From secure communications to advanced sensing and satellite-to-satellite connectivity, our technologies support the performance and reliability that today’s missions demand.
Satellite Communication Payloads
Securing communications from orbit
RF Modules form the communications backbone of modern defence space systems, delivering secure, resilient connectivity across global operations.
Filtronic develops advanced RF subsystem technologies that enable high-performance payload architectures, supporting reliable data transmission and mission-critical, assured communications in demanding orbital environments.
Technology foundations
Inter-Satellite Links
Connecting the next generation of defence space networks
As defence space architectures become more distributed, satellites must communicate directly and securely with one another.
Filtronic develops high-performance RF and microwave subsystems that enable reliable inter-satellite communications, supporting resilient networks, faster data exchange and enhanced operational capability across space-based systems.
Technology foundations
Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)
Providing persistent intelligence and situational awareness
Synthetic Aperture Radar delivers high-resolution imaging in all weather conditions, enabling continuous observation and informed decision-making.
Filtronic provides advanced RF technologies that support the precision, signal integrity and reliability required for next-generation spaceborne SAR systems.
Technology foundations
Mission technologies
Solid State Power Amplifiers
Supporting precise signal translation across advanced satellite architectures.
SSPA'sFrequency Converters
Supporting precise signal translation across advanced satellite architectures.
Frequency ConvertersTXRX
Enabling dependable transmit and receive performance for defence space systems.
TXRXSoftware / Digital RF
Creating intelligent, adaptable RF systems for evolving space missions
Software and Digital RFFilters
Maintaining signal integrity across demanding space communication environments.
FiltersSupporting defence operators and primes all over the world
Engineered for mission advantage in space
As space becomes increasingly central to modern defence operations, resilience, precision and long-term reliability are fundamental to mission success. Filtronic works alongside defence organisations and prime contractors to deliver advanced high-frequency technologies for secure communications and space-based sensing – strengthening mission capability, enhancing situational awareness and enabling the resilient defence architectures of tomorrow.