Australian Signals Directorate

The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) operates a critical facility at Yanget Road, Kojarena, Western Australia, approximately 30 kilometers east of Geraldton. This station is integral to Australia's national security, focusing on foreign signals intelligence, cyber security, and offensive cyber operations. The facility comprises three distinct sectors: - **Australian Satellite Communications Station (ASCS):** An Australian-built facility operated by ASD, intercepting communications from geostationary satellites. - **MUOS Radio Access Facility:** A joint facility with the United States, providing access to the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) for secure military communications. - **Satellite Ground Station – West (SGS-West):** Another joint facility with the U.S., part of the Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) system, supporting military communications. These facilities collectively enhance ASD's capabilities in intelligence gathering and cyber defense, contributing significantly to the security of Australia and its allies.