Concord, Calif.-based Cobham Antenna Systems said March 2 it has been selected by Inmarsat to develop, manufacture, test and distribute Global Xpress maritime satellite terminals in a deal valued at $40 million over the next five years.

As Inmarsatโ€™s initial launch partner, Cobham will ensure the availability of Global Xpress maritime satellite terminals when the global broadband service begins operations in 2013.