What CopaSAT does

CopaSAT designs, manufactures, and supports ruggedized satellite communications (SATCOM) terminal systems built around SpaceX's Starlink and StarShield Low Earth Orbit (LEO) connectivity for defense, federal/state/local government, public safety, maritime, and commercial customers. The company, founded in 2008 by Obie J. E. Johnson in Largo, Florida, has shipped five generations of its STORM product family — the original STORM (MIL-STD-810H), STORM v2, STORM V3, STORM MINI, and STORM V4 (2026) — integrating flat-panel antenna technology acquired through the 2017 acquisition of Eclipse Composite Engineering, SD-WAN-based intelligent network routing across satellite/cellular/Wi-Fi links, one-button automatic satellite acquisition, multi-source power input (AC, DC, BB-2590 batteries), and MIL-STD-810G/H and IP68 environmental hardening for COTM (Communications On The Move) and COTP (Communications On The Pause) operations.

At the technology layer, CopaSAT differentiates through the proprietary carbon fiber composite antenna designs (WGS certified) inherited from Eclipse Composite Engineering, the integration with Cradlepoint routers and 5G cellular, and the 2019-acquired Virideon intelligent power management line, which together enable vertically integrated field-ready kits. Current products are delivered in multiple configurations — for example, the STORM V4 ships in BASE, STANDARD, 5G, and CCM kit variants with configurable mounting (magnet, suction, tripod, ratchet) and power options.

CopaSAT sells via direct enterprise field sales, with no public e-commerce or pricing; quotes are handled through a sales phone line and email, supported by bundled no-cost technical support and a ticket-based service operation. Customer testimonials cite Five Eyes defense customers and U.S. Army units conducting 45-day field evaluations with mobile vehicle and dismounted use cases. The company remains privately held, founder-led, and operates at a small 11–50-employee scale, with no disclosed external funding rounds and no institutional investor ownership indicated in the source data.

Name

CopaSAT

Legal name

CopaSAT

Website

https://copasat.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CopaSAT designs and sells ruggedized SATCOM terminal systems built on Starlink/StarShield LEO technology for defense, government, public safety, maritime, and commercial operators requiring reliable connectivity in austere, mobile, and expeditionary environments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ruggedized Military and Tactical SATCOM Hardware

NAICS

Satellite Telecommunications (51741), Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336419)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Satellite Broadband Terminals & Gateways (VSAT/LEO CPE) (HDAFAIAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Satellite Broadband Internet Access (Consumer/SMB) (HDAIAJAA), C4ISR Systems & Tactical Data Links (IMABAGAE)

Keywords

• Ruggedized SATCOM terminals
• Military satellite communications
• LEO connectivity solutions
• Field-deployable communications
• Tactical communications equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: CopaSAT generates revenue primarily through the sale of ruggedized SATCOM hardware systems including STORM V3, STORM V4, STORM MINI, and legacy platforms. These are one-time hardware purchases with integrated terminals that include built-in modems and routers.
2. Technical Support Services: No-cost technical support included with hardware purchases, with dedicated support team responding within 24-48 hours for troubleshooting, configuration questions, and deployment guidance.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CopaSAT designs, manufactures, and sells ruggedized field-ready SATCOM terminal systems built around integrated Starlink/StarShield LEO technology. Its STORM product line (V3, MINI, V4, plus legacy STORM and STORM v2) delivers high-speed, low-latency satellite connectivity for defense, government, and commercial customers operating on the move, on the pause, and in harsh environments. The company provides bundled technical support and vertically integrates carbon-fiber antenna design (via Eclipse Composite Engineering) and intelligent expeditionary power management (via the Virideon product line) into its terminals.

Product overview

CopaSAT delivers a unified portfolio of ruggedized, field-ready SATCOM solutions built around Starlink/StarShield technology for defense, government, and commercial sectors. The core product line consists of the STORM platform family — including STORM V3 (transportable high-capacity terminal for vehicles and maritime platforms), STORM MINI (compact one-person carry terminal for agile deployments), and the latest STORM V4 (built on Starlink Flat High Performance Gen 3 Antenna with multiple kit configurations). Legacy products (STORM and STORM v2) remain supported for existing deployments. The company vertically integrated through acquisitions of Eclipse Composite Engineering (carbon fiber antenna design) and Virideon (intelligent power management), enabling integrated hardware-software solutions. All current STORM systems offer multi-network SD-WAN routing, MIL-STD ruggedization, and support for COTM/COTP operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• STORM V4: Rugged, portable SATCOM system delivering reliable COTM and COTP connectivity with high-speed, low-latency LEO performance using the Flat High Performance Gen 3 Antenna.
• STORM V3
• STORM MINI

Products and services

• STORM V3 Ruggedized transportable Ku-band SATCOM terminal delivering high-speed LEO connectivity up to 200 Mbps down and 20 Mbps up, designed for vehicles, maritime platforms, and fixed sites. Features one-button operation, multi-network SD-WAN routing, MIL-STD-810G and IP68 ruggedization, and is sold to defense, government, and commercial users needing resilient mobile communications.
• STORM MINI Compact, lightweight LEO terminal designed for one-person carry and rapid deployment (under 10 lbs, laptop-sized), delivering high-speed, low-latency connectivity via ruggedized Starlink/StarShield integration with automated satellite acquisition, integrated Wi-Fi access, and multiple power options. Built for dismounted military, government, and commercial users that need agile portable connectivity for 4-6 users within ~25 meters.
• STORM V4 Latest-generation rugged SATCOM system providing Communications on the Move (COTM) and Communications on the Pause (COTP) using Starlink's Flat High Performance Gen 3 Antenna. Delivers high-speed, low-latency LEO connectivity for defense, government, and commercial users, with options for integrated Cradlepoint routing, 5G dual-SIM, AC/DC power, multiple Ethernet ports, and configurable mounting/kits tailored to mission needs.
• CopaSAT STORM (Legacy) Original MIL-STD-810H-certified, transportable, ruggedized SATCOM platform featuring flat-panel antenna technology, integrated modem and Ku-band BUC, automatic provisioning and satellite acquisition, support for external GPS sources and MANET radios, and an integrated mobile hotspot. Sold historically to defense and government users and remains supported by CopaSAT for existing deployments.
• CopaSAT STORM v2 (Legacy) Second-generation mobile SATCOM platform with enhancements based on real-world feedback from earlier STORM systems. No longer sold as a current product but remains in service with select customers and supported by CopaSAT as part of its long-term commitment to mission-critical communications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 84.3 Mbps down / 3.65 Mbps up achieved during highway-speed MS Teams calls
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Starlink (SpaceX)coreTechnology or IntegrationCopaSAT integrates Starlink/StarShield terminals into its STORM ruggedized SATCOM platforms. The company builds upon Starlink's flat-panel antenna technology (including Gen 3 High Performance Antenna for STORM V4), ruggedizing it for military, government, and commercial field use. This integration enables high-speed, low-latency LEO connectivity in demanding environments.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• L3Harris Technologies: L3Harris is a major defense prime with a broad tactical communications portfolio, including satellite terminals and HF/VHF/UHF systems that compete with CopaSAT on large DoD pursuits.
• Viasat: Viasat is an established satellite communications provider with both GEO and emerging LEO offerings, competing with CopaSAT across defense broadband and gateway/terminal segments.
• Gilat Satellite Networks: Gilat is a global SATCOM ground-equipment vendor serving defense and commercial markets with VSATs and terminals, comparable to CopaSAT at the hardware/integration layer.
• Comtech Telecommunications: Comtech supplies satellite ground systems, modems, and tactical communications to defense and government customers, representing a broader incumbent competitor in the same procurement set as CopaSAT.
• Hughes Network Systems: Hughes is a large SATCOM equipment and services provider with defense and enterprise terminals that overlap with CopaSAT's integrated hardware and managed connectivity model.

Direct peers

• ThinKom Solutions: ThinKom produces phased-array and mechanically steered antenna terminals for aero, land, and maritime SATCOM, including government and military variants that compete with STORM's multi-band capability.
• Kymeta: Kymeta makes flat-panel, electronically steered satellite antennas for mobile and defense platforms, competing head-to-head with CopaSAT's flat-panel STORM offerings on COTM use cases.
• GetSat: GetSat develops rugged, portable SATCOM terminals for defense, homeland security, and commercial applications, directly overlapping with CopaSAT's STORM product line in form factor and use case.
• Paradigm Communications (Paradigm Group): Paradigm provides rugged, portable SATCOM terminals and PIM-based solutions to NATO and defense customers, overlapping with CopaSAT's defense expeditionary communications focus.

Others

• SpaceX (Starlink/StarShield): Both a critical supplier and potential competitor; while CopaSAT integrates Starlink/StarShield today, SpaceX's direct ruggedized defense offerings create a unique vertical-relationship risk not seen with typical peers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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