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Skynet 5 PFI Wins Accolade	03/02/2004
On Thursday, 29 January 2004 at the Infrastructure Journal annual awards, the Skynet 5 Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contract, which was signed by EADS’ Paradigm Secure Communications and the UK Ministry of Defence in October last year, was acclaimed as “PPP Deal of the Year 2003”.
Skynet 5 under way as Paradigm’s welfare service moves within the PFI	15/01/2004
The first Harbour Acceptance Trial for SCOT 5 was conducted at HMS Collingwood under the Skynet 5 Programme
Paradigm awarded Skynet 5 contract	24/10/2003
Paradigm Secure Communications Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of EADS, has today signed the £2.5bn Skynet 5 Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contract with the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD). An entirely new concept, Paradigm is the first ever company to deliver secure military satellite communications services under a PFI approach.
Paradigm reaches agreement with UK MOD on Skynet 5 terms	16/06/2003
Paradigm Secure Communications (PSC), a company wholly owned by EADS, announces it has reached agreement with the MOD in relation to the terms and conditions of the Skynet 5 programme and service provision to MOD commenced on 30th May 2003.
EADS completes full acquisition of EADS Astrium and Paradigm	02/06/2003
EADS completes full acquisition of EADS Astrium
RN & RM Everest Expedition Underway - Supported by Paradigm	15/05/2003
RN & RM EVEREST NORTH RIDGE EXPEDITION IS NOW UNDERWAY
Paradigm is the Troops’ Link Home from the Gulf	17/04/2003
Paradigm Services has been satisfying UK MOD requirements for a welfare communications service for troops on ‘entitled operations’ overseas since April 2000. Initially, this entailed provision of telecommunications facilities, but the service soon expanded to incorporate Internet / E-mail access in all new theatres. The troops had never before been able to keep in touch with home so easily – a vital part of morale whilst away.
Paradigm Switches to In-house Technology	01/04/2003
Paradigm Services has now become a fully-fledged telecommunications operator (TelCo)*.
Paradigm Signs Second Contract As Progress Is Made Towards Skynet 5 Contract Award	03/03/2003
Paradigm Services has been awarded the ‘Multi Activity Contract’ (MAC) by the UK MOD, under which Paradigm will provide support services at all RAF 1001 Signals Unit (1001SU) sites. This is in advance of the full Skynet 5 contract at which point Paradigm will take over ownership and full operation of these sites.
Paradigm sponsors Everest Expedition	13/02/2003
A dramatic attempt to climb to the summit of the world’s highest mountain was announced on 4th February 2003 by Admiral Sir Jonathon Band KCB, Commander-in-Chief Fleet. A team of ten climbers and three support managers from the Royal Navy and Royal Marines (RN.RM) will mount the expedition to conquer Everest in April 2003, using one of the most technically challenging routes. Once at the top, the climbers will attempt a ‘world first’ by broadcasting live footage from Everest’s summit.
EADS acquires BAE Systems 25% stake in EADS Astrium	31/01/2003
EADS acquires BAE SYSTEMS 25 percent stake in EADS Astrium and takes full control of Paradigm
First Skynet 5 Deliveries Achieved As MOD Accepts Talon Terminal	28/10/2002
The first delivery within the boundary of the Skynet 5 project has been achieved only four months after placement by EADS Astrium of a contract with BAE SYSTEMS C4ISR. The first batch of six Talon satellite communications terminals has been delivered to the Paradigm team who then transferred the terminals to MOD, ready for rapid deployment to support out-of-area operations by British Armed Forces.
European Nations Submit Joint NATO Milsatcom Solution	28/10/2002
The Ministries of Defence of France, Italy and the United Kingdom have jointly submitted an initial proposal to meet the NATO SATCOM Post-2000 capability requirement for SHF and UHF space segment. Alcatel Space, Alenia Spazio and Paradigm Secure Communications, as the national military satellite communication (Milsatcom) providers of these countries, have prepared major inputs to their governments in the submission of this innovative proposal.
BAE Systems to supply Rapid Deployment Satcom Terminals To EADS Astrium For Skynet 5 Programme	23/07/2002
BAE SYSTEMS C4ISR has received a contract from EADS Astrium, the joint venture between EADS and BAE SYSTEMS, for the supply of rapid deployment satellite communications (satcom) terminals. This represents one of the first procurements within the boundary of the Skynet 5 programme, for which the Paradigm Team, led by Paradigm Secure Communications (with Astrium and Paradigm Services as principal suppliers), was recently selected as the preferred bidder by the UK Ministry of Defence.
Paradigm Services demonstrates its milsatcom capabilities at JWID 02	10/06/2002
Paradigm Services again participated in JWID (Joint Warrior Interoperability Demonstration), the forum for trialing and demonstrating new innovations in the military field. JWID 2002 was one of the mechanisms to be used to ensure that Paradigm will deliver effective and advanced Skynet 5 satellite communications services to military customers worldwide.
Paradigm first MOD contractor to receive Chief of Defence Logistics Commendation	30/05/2002
At an award ceremony on 30th May 2002, General Sir Sam Cowan, Chief of Defence Logistics (CDL), presented the Paradigm team with a CDL Commendation in recognition of its outstanding contribution towards the success of Exercise SAIF SAREEA II; the UK's largest military exercise for 15 years, which took place in the remote terrain of the Omani desert at the end of last year.
Paradigm team selected for Skynet 5	26/02/2002
Paradigm Secure Communications has been selected as Preferred Bidder by the UK MOD for Skynet 5, for the first time delivering secure global military satellite communications (milsatcoms) to the UK armed forces in the form of a service provision contract.
Paradigm Supports UK Troops in Afghanistan – Continuing to Provide Welfare Communications at Remote Locations Worldwide	14/01/2002
As part of its commitment to the UK MOD's Project WELCOME, welfare communications programme, Paradigm Secure Communications once again ensures that British troops on active service overseas are provided with the essential connection home.
Paradigm delivers early to Belgian Ministry of Defence	18/12/2001
Paradigm Secure Communications last week launched its welfare telephone and Internet service for the Belgian Ministry of Defence ahead of schedule.
Paradigm Services spins a new web for troops abroad	23/11/2001
Paradigm Services has successfully launched its new Internet / E-mail facility as part of its Project WELCOME contract for the UK MOD.
Paradigm Services – Providing a cool link home from the desert	24/10/2001
Troops on operational service in the scorching heat of the Omani desert keep in touch with family and friends thanks to modern satellite technology.
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