Feb. 4, 2026 – Redmond, Wash. – Kymeta Corporation, the Redmond-based satellite communications company known for its innovative flat-panel antenna technology, has entered into a significant partnership with Japan Display Inc. (JDI) to develop next-generation multi-band satellite terminals, company announcements show.
Under a master supply agreement reached in early February 2026, Kymeta and JDI will collaborate to design and bring to market an industry-first multi-band metasurface antenna terminal capable of operating across both Ku- and Ka-band satellite frequencies simultaneously.
The advanced metasurface aperture technology aims to enable rapid switching between satellite networks and bands, improving connectivity for defense, government, and commercial users.
The technology builds on Kymeta’s recent breakthroughs in multi-band antenna performance and is expected to support seamless communication across multiple orbits and frequency bands.
Kymeta’s expertise in metamaterial-based satellite antennas complements JDI’s manufacturing capabilities in flat-panel thin-film transistor (TFT) technology, allowing for high-volume production of compact, lightweight terminals that could serve global markets.
This collaboration represents a key phase in Kymeta’s product roadmap, following prior innovation achievements such as single-aperture antennas capable of transmitting on multiple bands.
The new Kymeta-JDI terminal is expected to provide industry-leading performance in size, weight, power, and cost, all critical factors for mobile and mission-critical satellite communications.
Kymeta’s global vision is to expand satellite connectivity solutions that support a wide range of applications, from military and government communications to commercial and enterprise networks, using advanced hardware that is both resilient and scalable.
Officials from both companies have described the agreement as a step toward accelerating the development and deployment of cutting-edge communication terminals, positioning Kymeta and JDI at the forefront of next-generation satellite connectivity technologies.
