Odense, Denmark and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 14th May 2025 – Quadsat, UAV-based antenna testing and RF measurement solutions provider, and Arabsat, the leading satellite operator in the MENA region, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding at CABSAT 2025. The MoU will establish a partnership focused on spectrum management and antenna qualification technologies.
The partnership will aim to define processes for selecting antenna vendors eligible to access the Arabsat satellite fleet, validating the performance of new antenna installations, and for ongoing maintenance and calibration of existing antenna assets. Additionally, it will address geolocation of unwanted signals on Arabsat’s satellite fleet.
With Arabsat’s strong focus on innovation and excellence, this partnership will enable the operator to ensure the ground equipment across its network is performing as it should be, helping to keep the spectrum clean and error-free for its customers.
Dr.Badr Alsuwaidan, Senior Vice President & Chief Technical Officer, Arabsat, commented: “As the satellite environment becomes more and more complex, it is increasingly important for us, as operators, to ensure maximum performance from the equipment across our network. By partnering with Quadsat, we are able to conduct advanced measurements and simulation validation for Flat Panel Antennas for multi-orbit, create a data-driven vendor selection and evaluation process, as well as being able to easily and efficiently identify unwanted signals on our satellites. This will help us to continue delivering a world-class performance for our customers.”
Joakim Espeland, CEO, Quadsat, added: “Arabsat’s commitment to this MoU is testament to its mission to deliver reliable and high-quality satellite capacity to a diverse customer base. With this partnership, we are making it easier for Arabsat’s customers to perform standardized test and qualification procedures, making it quicker for them to get online, whilst helping to ensure the network remains error-free.”
As part of this partnership, Quadsat will develop a specific Arabsat test and measurement procedure, as well as a standard Arabsat test report format to ensure repeatability and good transparency in the antenna performance parameters that are most essential to Arabsat.
The partnership will aim to define processes for selecting antenna vendors eligible to access the Arabsat satellite fleet, validating the performance of new antenna installations, and for ongoing maintenance and calibration of existing antenna assets. Additionally, it will address geolocation of unwanted signals on Arabsat’s satellite fleet.
With Arabsat’s strong focus on innovation and excellence, this partnership will enable the operator to ensure the ground equipment across its network is performing as it should be, helping to keep the spectrum clean and error-free for its customers.
Dr.Badr Alsuwaidan, Senior Vice President & Chief Technical Officer, Arabsat, commented: “As the satellite environment becomes more and more complex, it is increasingly important for us, as operators, to ensure maximum performance from the equipment across our network. By partnering with Quadsat, we are able to conduct advanced measurements and simulation validation for Flat Panel Antennas for multi-orbit, create a data-driven vendor selection and evaluation process, as well as being able to easily and efficiently identify unwanted signals on our satellites. This will help us to continue delivering a world-class performance for our customers.”
Joakim Espeland, CEO, Quadsat, added: “Arabsat’s commitment to this MoU is testament to its mission to deliver reliable and high-quality satellite capacity to a diverse customer base. With this partnership, we are making it easier for Arabsat’s customers to perform standardized test and qualification procedures, making it quicker for them to get online, whilst helping to ensure the network remains error-free.”
As part of this partnership, Quadsat will develop a specific Arabsat test and measurement procedure, as well as a standard Arabsat test report format to ensure repeatability and good transparency in the antenna performance parameters that are most essential to Arabsat.
About Quadsat:
Quadsat delivers UAV-based antenna testing and RF measurement solutions for the satellite communications and defense industries. The Quadsat technology is redefining how satellite antennas and RF equipment are tested and validated, making comprehensive, on-site testing more accessible than ever. By providing vital insights about antenna and radio frequency performance, Quadsat’s solutions are enabling the industry to ensure an efficient radio spectrum, strengthening global connectivity and security.
Quadsat is backed by Space Tech focused Seraphim Space, IQ Capital, and Danish state Vaekstfonden. For more information visit https://quadsat.com/
About Arabsat:
Established in 1976, Arabsat is an initiative launched by 21 Arab countries and is wholly owned by the Arab League. It is considered the first provider of satellite services in the Arab world and enjoys an advanced position among satellite operators globally.
Thanks to a fleet of 8 satellites, equipped with state-of-the-art technologies, Arabsat is adept at providing a full spectrum TV and radio broadcast, telecommunications, broadband, advanced data transmission network solutions, and a range of satellite ecosystem services as well as multi-channel communications services, in addition to Internet services for government and commercial entities around the MENA region. Arabsat provides satellite and Internet broadcast services for more than 260 encrypted television networks and HD channels. It provides its services through advanced technologies, ensuring the highest quality to over 650 TV channels and more than 245 radio stations, reaching tens of millions of households in more than 100 countries in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Central Asia. These channels and stations are followed by more than 300 million viewers in 21 Arab countries. Arabsat seeks to empower itself as the world’s best satellite operator. To do so, it follows an approach based on passion, stimulating innovation, and developing partnerships with the most prestigious satellite companies worldwide. This approach enabled Arabsat to acquire Hellasat, the most prominent satellite company in Southeastern Europe. In addition, Arabsat signed agreements with value-added services integration and advanced technology companies, which paved the way to launch Badr 8, the latest seventh generation satellite in its fleet. Furthermore, Arabsat aspires to launch more satellites equipped with optical communications technologies, which represent a real addition to the Arab satellite communications ecosystem.
Media Contacts:
Quadsat:
Helen Weedon
+44 7733 231922
hw@quadsat.com
Quadsat delivers UAV-based antenna testing and RF measurement solutions for the satellite communications and defense industries. The Quadsat technology is redefining how satellite antennas and RF equipment are tested and validated, making comprehensive, on-site testing more accessible than ever. By providing vital insights about antenna and radio frequency performance, Quadsat’s solutions are enabling the industry to ensure an efficient radio spectrum, strengthening global connectivity and security.
Quadsat is backed by Space Tech focused Seraphim Space, IQ Capital, and Danish state Vaekstfonden. For more information visit https://quadsat.com/
About Arabsat:
Established in 1976, Arabsat is an initiative launched by 21 Arab countries and is wholly owned by the Arab League. It is considered the first provider of satellite services in the Arab world and enjoys an advanced position among satellite operators globally.
Thanks to a fleet of 8 satellites, equipped with state-of-the-art technologies, Arabsat is adept at providing a full spectrum TV and radio broadcast, telecommunications, broadband, advanced data transmission network solutions, and a range of satellite ecosystem services as well as multi-channel communications services, in addition to Internet services for government and commercial entities around the MENA region. Arabsat provides satellite and Internet broadcast services for more than 260 encrypted television networks and HD channels. It provides its services through advanced technologies, ensuring the highest quality to over 650 TV channels and more than 245 radio stations, reaching tens of millions of households in more than 100 countries in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Central Asia. These channels and stations are followed by more than 300 million viewers in 21 Arab countries. Arabsat seeks to empower itself as the world’s best satellite operator. To do so, it follows an approach based on passion, stimulating innovation, and developing partnerships with the most prestigious satellite companies worldwide. This approach enabled Arabsat to acquire Hellasat, the most prominent satellite company in Southeastern Europe. In addition, Arabsat signed agreements with value-added services integration and advanced technology companies, which paved the way to launch Badr 8, the latest seventh generation satellite in its fleet. Furthermore, Arabsat aspires to launch more satellites equipped with optical communications technologies, which represent a real addition to the Arab satellite communications ecosystem.
Media Contacts:
Quadsat:
Helen Weedon
+44 7733 231922
hw@quadsat.com