LGS awarded DARPA TUNA contract
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded a $1.9 million contract to LGS Innovations for work on its Tactical Undersea Network Architectures (TUNA) programme.
The contract will see LGS, along with Linden Photonics and Tethers Unlimited, perform model simulations, design, and analysis work on technology to develop neutrally-buoyant undersea cable for an undersea fibre optic based network. Work will also include scaled development and demonstrations.
Under the TUNA programme, DARPA seeks to temporarily restore tactical data network connectivity in contested environments by using optical-fibre-based technology.
In the initial phase, the programme focuses on the concept and technology development in buoy nodes, small fibre optic cable systems and system design. The second phase will focus on the implementation of an integrated end-to-end network prototype.
LGS' work on the contract will run for more than 15 months.
Kevin Kelly, CEO, LGS Innovations, said: ‘The goal of the programme is to ensure that our armed forces retain an information advantage even in contested environments where potential adversaries may attempt to disrupt other communication channels. LGS’ advanced R&D capabilities will be leveraged to support of our national defence through extreme cutting edge network technology and science.’
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