The initiative by the Department of Defense to prioritize open systems demonstrates the need for upgraded communication technologies that are aligned with the latest industry standards. A healthy demand trend for improved military communication is a positive sign for wireless equipment giants like Viasat. The company's involvement in the 'Global Lightning' program is likely to put it at the forefront of the satellite communication industry. Also, the multi-faceted contract is expected to generate a steady flow of income for Viasat, which is likely to reflect positively on the company's performance. VSAT's impressive bandwidth productivity sets it apart from conventional and lower-yield satellite providers that run on incumbent business models. It has a competitive advantage in bandwidth economics, global coverage, flexibility and bandwidth allocation, which will allow mobile broadband to act as a profit. The stock has lost 39.2% over the past year against the industry 's rise of 11.8%.