50 years of Maritime Connectivity

Communication on the move in the middle of the ocean is no easy task, but this year we are celebrating 50 years of delivering satellite communication for customers all around the world. 

When communications are critical, you can rely on our proven experience and expertise in managing everything from network operations to in-field support services and training. We focus on the people we work with and for.

We are delighted to be attending CNE 2024. You can find us at Booth #E24 and be sure to join Airbus speaker, Nick Fuller, on Wednesday 22nd May at 11:45am for an insightful discussion on what the future holds for smart connectivity in the Maritime domain.  

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Speaker Spotlight

22 May. 2024

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The Future of Maritime Connectivity: Enabling Information Advantage

Nick Fuller, Strategic Maritime Business Development at Airbus Defence & Space

📍 Surface Fleet Technology Theatre

Nick is a military veteran and senior business development manager within Airbus Defence and
Space with a focus on end-to-end satcom solutions in the maritime and air domain. He has worked
closely with customers across Europe and the US to develop satcom services for military and
government organisations including; the introduction of rotary wing wideband SBLOS, development
of maritime LEO services and has provided thought leadership on a range of topics focused on
connectivity and the digitisation of the maritime battlespace.


Prior to Airbus, Nick was an Officer in the Royal Navy and aviator by profession with operational
experience across a variety of environments having spent considerable time in the Middle East
conducting maritime operations. Laterally he worked within Navy Digital and was responsible for
developing the RN’s digital aviation capability driving the integration of the Peregrine UAS sensor
suite directly into the operations room of complex warships.

UTC time zone

The Future of Maritime Connectivity: Enabling Information Advantage

Nick Fuller, Strategic Maritime Business Development at Airbus Defence & Space

📍 Surface Fleet Technology Theatre

Nick is a military veteran and senior business development manager within Airbus Defence and
Space with a focus on end-to-end satcom solutions in the maritime and air domain. He has worked
closely with customers across Europe and the US to develop satcom services for military and
government organisations including; the introduction of rotary wing wideband SBLOS, development
of maritime LEO services and has provided thought leadership on a range of topics focused on
connectivity and the digitisation of the maritime battlespace.


Prior to Airbus, Nick was an Officer in the Royal Navy and aviator by profession with operational
experience across a variety of environments having spent considerable time in the Middle East
conducting maritime operations. Laterally he worked within Navy Digital and was responsible for
developing the RN’s digital aviation capability driving the integration of the Peregrine UAS sensor
suite directly into the operations room of complex warships.

Maritime Connectivity at the Speed of Relevance

Maritime Satellite Connectivity in the UK

Bandwidth Vs Time - Maritime Connectivity

Meet the Team

Meet the Airbus team attending CNE 2024

Nick Fuller
Nick Fuller Strategic Maritime Business Development
Portsmouth  +44 (0) 7990 723834
Dave Gallimore
Dave Gallimore Head of Maritime Solutions
Portsmouth  +44 (0)7766536538
Josiane Wilson
Josiane Wilson Marketing Executive
Portsmouth  +44 (0) 7786 020583
Andy Love
Andy Love Business Growth
Portsmouth  +44 (0) 7813458420