SD Government, a Gogo company focused on military and government markets, has secured a multi-year blanket purchase agreement with the United States Department of Commerce’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to support airborne “hurricane hunting” activities via satellite communications ahead of the 2026 hurricane season.
The company said the agreement carries a total obligation of $7.5 million and will support NOAA’s Aircraft Operations Center, which operates the Hurricane Hunter fleet, including the Lockheed Martin WP-3D aircraft known as “Kermit” and “Miss Piggy”.
Under the contract, SD Government will provide an L-Band satellite communications service, associated ground infrastructure and cybersecurity services delivered via Gogo’s data center in Melbourne, Florida. The package also includes Gogo’s FlightDeck Freedom cockpit datalink software suite.
“NOAA is a trusted global leader in airborne research, offering life-saving services to the U.S. and other nations. We’re proud to support the delivery of vital data from the storm’s eye to decision-makers, utilizing our robust and reliable networks and infrastructure,” said Ben Massey, senior vice president of government sales at Gogo.
Photo caption: SD Government has secured a $7.5 million NOAA contract providing communications services for “hurricane hunter” aircraft, including NOAA Lockheed WP-3D Orion N43RF (Photo: NOAA).
