• Iridium teamed with Furuno to launch Furuno’s SOLION-100 terminal for Iridium GMDSS maritime safety communications.
• Terminal uses Iridium Certus 100, combining GMDSS with ship security alerting and long-range tracking in one unit.
• Deal expands Iridium GMDSS equipment options for newbuilds and retrofits, targeting global coverage including polar routes.
• Commercial availability for retrofits expected in late 2026; newbuild availability expected in 2027.

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