Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Herndon, Virginia
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Since 1994
ST Engineering iDirect is a satellite communications company that makes satellite ground infrastructure, VSAT platforms, and IoT solutions under the iDirect brand. Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, United States, it was founded in 1994 and employs roughly 500 to 1,000 people, with an estimated revenue band of $500 million to $1 billion. The company is privately held and serves satellite operators, service providers, and government agencies in mobility, military, and broadcast markets. In July 2026, it reported strategic defense wins in Asia and Europe.
ST Engineering iDirect at a glance
Revenue
$500M-1B
Est. band
Employees
500-1,000
Founded
1994
Headquarters
Herndon, Virginia
Certifications
ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
69
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Military & Defense
Plumbing & Hardware
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
69
Named foreign suppliers
13
Top origins
Taiwan · Malaysia · Italy · Singapore
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from ST Engineering iDirect.
What this tells a buyer
The company announced in March 2026 an AI-driven network management offering for satellite solutions, and in September 2026 it reported that Datacom adopted its Intuition ground system for cloud-native ground services across Asia-Pacific.
Its listed certifications are ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and ISO 14001, and its product areas include satellite ground systems, VSAT platforms, and IoT solutions.
The company reports a 57% share of the global VSAT hub market, and in October 2026 it announced a partnership with MBSat to build sovereign connectivity services across Oman and the Middle East.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
32 years in operation (founded 1994).
Holds ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
ST Engineering iDirect is a satellite communications company that makes satellite ground infrastructure, VSAT platforms, and IoT solutions under the iDirect brand. Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, United States, it was founded in 1994 and employs roughly 500 to 1,000 people, with an estimated revenue band of $500 million to $1 billion. The company is privately held and serves satellite operators, service providers, and government agencies in mobility, military, and broadcast markets. In July 2026, it reported strategic defense wins in Asia and Europe.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1994 |
Headquarters | Herndon, Virginia |
Employees | 500-1,000 |
Revenue | $500M-1B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 |
What ST Engineering iDirect makes
Its listed certifications are ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and ISO 14001, and its product areas include satellite ground systems, VSAT platforms, and IoT solutions.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include LED, Glass, Assembly, Coating, Electronics (source: idirect.net).
Certifications
ST Engineering iDirect is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 13485 — idirect.net
ISO 14001 — idirect.net
ISO 9001 — idirect.net
Trade and customs footprint
The company announced in March 2026 an AI-driven network management offering for satellite solutions, and in September 2026 it reported that Datacom adopted its Intuition ground system for cloud-native ground services across Asia-Pacific. US customs bill-of-lading records list 69 inbound shipments across 13 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Taiwan · Malaysia · Italy · Singapore.
Latest developments
2026-11-04 — ST Engineering iDirect, KT SAT, Waldo and Intellian Selected to Advance Secure Maritime Connectivity for South Korean Government Project (idirect.net)
2026-10-25 — ST Engineering iDirect and MBSat Partner to Build Next-Generation Sovereign Connectivity Services Across Oman and the Middle East (idirect.net)
2026-09-14 — ST Engineering iDirect Powers Datacom with Intuition Ground System for Cloud‑Native Ground Services Across Asia‑Pacific (idirect.net)
2026-07-28 — ST Engineering iDirect Secures Strategic Defense Wins in Asia and Europe - ST Engineering iDirect (idirect.net)
2026-03-17 — AI-Driven Network Management for Satellite Solutions (idirect.net)
2026-02-26 — ST Engineering iDirect’s Intuition Ground System to Enhance Connectivity for AiTelecom (idirect.net)
Company details
The company reports a 57% share of the global VSAT hub market, and in October 2026 it announced a partnership with MBSat to build sovereign connectivity services across Oman and the Middle East. ST Engineering iDirect was founded in 1994, has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, and is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 32 years in operation (founded 1994). Holds ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does ST Engineering iDirect make?
ST Engineering iDirect is a satellite communications company that makes satellite ground infrastructure, VSAT platforms, and IoT solutions under the iDirect brand. Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, United States, it was founded in 1994 and employs roughly 500 to 1,000 people, with an estimated revenue band of $500 million to $1 billion. The company is privately held and serves satellite operators, service providers, and government agencies in mobility, military, and broadcast markets. In July 2026, it reported strategic defense wins in Asia and Europe.
Where is ST Engineering iDirect headquartered?
ST Engineering iDirect is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia (13861 Sunrise Valley Dr, Herndon, Virginia, 20171).
When was ST Engineering iDirect founded?
ST Engineering iDirect was founded in 1994.
How big is ST Engineering iDirect?
ST Engineering iDirect has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, with revenue in the $500M-1B range (estimated).
What certifications does ST Engineering iDirect hold?
ST Engineering iDirect lists ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does ST Engineering iDirect import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 69 inbound shipments for ST Engineering iDirect, with top origins including Taiwan · Malaysia · Italy · Singapore.
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Location & contact
Phone
+1 703-648-8000
Certification
ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001
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