# BAE Systems selects NEXT Semi for space antenna processors

BAE Systems will use ultra-wideband antenna processor units from NEXT Semiconductor Technologies for satellite communications designs, with BAE providing support for LEO satellites.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2025-04-29
- Status: announced
- Products: ultra-wideband antenna processor units, NX450 APU
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md), [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [BAE Systems](https://endata.com/companies/4538.md) (customer)
- [NEXT Semiconductor Technologies](https://endata.com/companies/84434.md) (supplier)

## Sources

- [eenewseurope.com](https://www.eenewseurope.com/en/bae-systems-taps-next-semi-for-space-antenna-processor/), 2025-04-29: "BAE Systems will provide support of the NX450 APU for low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites and is looking to incorporate its own application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) technology and expertise in future designs."

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