Ibetor

Ibetor S.L. operated as a developer of specialized satellite telecommunications systems tailored for military applications. The firm focused on creating low-profile satellite communication (satcom) terminals that met stringent military requirements, addressing critical communication needs through advanced flat antenna technology with array stubs and waveguide feeders. This technology was engineered to provide military forces with precise navigation and positioning capabilities.

The company's offerings were designed for the aerospace, defense, and telecommunications sectors. A notable product was the Ib-SOTM, an X-band Satellite Communication-on-the-Move (SOTM) system. In 2013, Ibetor was in the process of delivering 55 of these systems to the Spanish Military Emergencies Unit (UME) and the Ministry of Defense's Land Forces. The Ib-SOTM was manufactured by Ibetor and incorporated planar phased array antenna technology from ThinKom Solutions, known as Continuous Transverse Stub (CTS), combined with Ibetor's proprietary closed-loop antenna control and positioning system.

Over its operational history, Ibetor secured approximately $9.2 million in funding through various rounds, including early-stage venture capital in February 2010 and a grant in May 2011. The company was based in Madrid, Spain. According to PitchBook data, Ibetor ceased operations as of February 2019. Keywords: satellite telecommunications, military communications, satcom terminals, defense technology, flat panel antenna, communications-on-the-move, SOTM, X-band, Spanish Military Emergencies Unit, UME, Ministry of Defense Spain, phased array antenna, ThinKom Solutions, CTS antenna, satellite navigation, satellite positioning, aerospace technology, waveguide feeders