If your organization operates Lite Sat™ TMAs embedded with the iDirect Government 950mp modem family, now is the time to begin planning for the future.
iDirect Government has officially announced the End-of-Life (EOL) of the 950mp product family. While existing systems are expected to remain supported through the published technical support period, the final opportunity to procure new 950mp hardware is approaching. Planning ahead can help minimize risk, maintain operational readiness, and ensure a smooth transition.
Important: If your organization anticipates needing spare or replacement iDirect 950 TMAs, Lite Coms recommends submitting those requirements by September 18, 2026. This provides additional time to coordinate your needs ahead of iDirect Government’s final procurement date of September 30, 2026.
Important Lifecycle Dates
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Lite Coms Recommended Date to Request Spares & Replacements | September 18, 2026 |
| iDirect Final Procurement Date | September 30, 2026 |
| iDirect Final Scheduled Shipments* | July 31, 2027 |
| iDirect Planned End of Technical Support** | December 31, 2030 |
* Subject to manufacturing schedules and product availability.
** Per applicable contractual support agreements.
What Is Replacing the 950mp?
iDirect Government has identified the 450 Family as the recommended replacement platform for the 950mp.
The 450 Family introduces several advancements, including:
- Software-defined architecture
- Multi-waveform capability
- Multi-constellation operation
- Increased processing capacity and throughput
- Enhanced cybersecurity capabilities
- Continued long-term product investment and roadmap support
Lite Coms currently offers the Lite Sat 450 TMA, an embedded solution built around the iDirect 450 platform and available for shipment today.
What Should Customers Be Doing Now?
Lite Coms encourages planning, support, and sparing 950 TMAs as soon as possible.
Recommended planning activities include:
- Forecasting future hardware requirements
- Completing procurement before the final procurement deadline
- Reviewing current 950mp deployments
- Developing migration plans
- Coordinating transition planning with your account representative
Early planning provides time to complete engineering changes, budget approvals, contract modifications, operational testing, certification activities, and deployment scheduling while maintaining mission continuity.
Lite Coms Is Here to Help
As a long-time integration partner, Lite Coms is working closely with iDirect throughout this transition.
We recognize that additional migration guidance and compatibility information will continue to become available over the coming months. Our team is committed to helping customers understand their options, develop transition strategies, and ensure continued mission readiness.
Our team can assist with:
- Reviewing existing Lite Sat TMA deployments
- Discussing migration strategies
- Planning future spare inventory
- Evaluating replacement timelines
- Providing quotations for Lite Sat 450 TMAs
- Answering technical questions throughout the transition
As additional guidance becomes available from iDirect Government, Lite Coms will continue sharing updates to help customers make informed decisions.
If you have questions about your existing Lite Sat TMAs, would like to discuss spare inventory planning, or are ready to begin transitioning to the Lite Sat 450 TMA, we’re here to help.
Contact Lite Coms today to discuss the best transition strategy for your program.
