Amazon Leo's Army Satellite Internet Test: Speeds and Details

On October 13, 2026, Amazon announced that the U.S. Army's Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) C5ISR Center hosted a live demonstration of Amazon Leo, Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite internet network, at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland. Using a Leo Pro antenna and a laptop, the test hit peak download speeds above 400 Mbps. Amazon didn't give a test date, saying only that it happened recently.

Below is what Amazon disclosed, what it left out, and what the test suggests for anyone waiting on Amazon Leo for home internet.

What happened at Aberdeen Proving Ground

• Host: the Army's DEVCOM C5ISR Center
• Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland
• Attendance: more than 30 representatives from across the Army
• Setup: a laptop connected through a Leo Pro phased-array antenna, sending and receiving data as newly launched Leo satellites passed overhead
• Result: peak download speeds above 400 Mbps
• Test date: not given. Amazon announced it on October 13, 2026.

Amazon described the event as a step forward in an ongoing partnership with the Army to explore connectivity for soldiers in the field. Liz Martin, Amazon Leo's head of government, called it "an important step toward an expanded partnership."

The hardware: Leo Pro

The Army test used Leo Pro, which Amazon calls its primary customer antenna. It's a flat phased-array antenna rated for speeds up to 400 Mbps, so the test's peak result matches that rating. See our guide to the Amazon Leo Nano, Pro and Ultra terminals for how Leo Pro compares with Amazon's smaller and larger antennas.

What Amazon didn't release

Amazon released no latency figures, no upload speeds and no average speeds from the demonstration. It also announced no contract and no dollar value for the Army work. The only speed number made public is the 400 Mbps-plus peak.

That matters because latency decides how well a connection handles video calls and online gaming. For Amazon's published targets and how they stack up against Starlink, read how fast Amazon Leo is.

How big Amazon Leo's network is right now

As of the October 13 announcement, Amazon says it has built more than 1,000 satellites and has nearly 400 in low Earth orbit. That's still early. A 400 Mbps peak with a partial constellation is a good sign, but coverage gaps and busy-hour speeds won't be clear until far more satellites are up. Our LEO vs GEO satellite explainer covers why low orbit networks like Leo and Starlink are so much faster than older satellite internet.

What comes next for the Army and Amazon Leo

Amazon says it and the Army plan more advanced tests, including higher-speed connections, mobile scenarios and integration with existing Army tactical networks. The goal is to move proven capabilities from the lab to the field.

What the Army test means for home internet shoppers

• Same antenna family. Leo Pro is the antenna Amazon says most customers will use, so the 400 Mbps-plus peak is a real-world hint at what home equipment can do.
• Peak isn't typical. One demo's best moment won't match every home at every hour, and there's no latency number yet.
• Timing still matters. Check the Amazon Leo home internet timeline before you cancel or skip another service.
• Starlink is the benchmark. Starlink residential service starts at $55 a month as of October 13, 2026. See our Starlink provider page and the Amazon Leo provider page.
• Military households: if you're shopping for service near a base, see our 2026 military internet discounts guide.

Frequently asked questions

What did the Army test with Amazon Leo?

The Army's DEVCOM C5ISR Center hosted a live demonstration of Amazon Leo, Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite internet network, at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland. A laptop connected through a Leo Pro antenna sent and received data as Leo satellites passed overhead. More than 30 Army representatives attended.

How fast was Amazon Leo in the Army test?

Amazon says the demonstration hit peak download speeds above 400 Mbps. Amazon did not release upload speeds, average speeds or latency figures from the test.

When did the Army test Amazon Leo?

Amazon announced the demonstration on October 13, 2026, and said only that it happened recently. No test date was given.

Does Amazon Leo have an Army contract?

Amazon did not announce a contract or dollar value for this demonstration. It described the test as a step toward an expanded partnership with the Army.

Is the Leo Pro antenna the same one home customers get?

Amazon calls Leo Pro its primary customer antenna, rated for speeds up to 400 Mbps. A peak result in one demonstration doesn't guarantee the same speed at every home, especially while the constellation is still being built.

Is Amazon Leo cheaper than Starlink?

As of October 13, 2026, Starlink residential service starts at $55 a month. Check our Amazon Leo provider page for the latest on Leo plans and availability at your address.