• Digital Battlespace

  General Dynamics systems selected by US

  23rd January 2012

  General Dynamics has announced that two of its communications systems, the General Dynamics C4 Systems JTRS HMS Rifleman Radio (AN/PRC-154) and the General Dynamics Itronix …

• Digital Battlespace

  Harris extends US Army wideband networking

  22nd December 2011

  Harris Corporation has announced that it has integrated wideband networking capabilities that that successfully connected dismounted soldiers to senior commanders within a Brigade Combat Team …

• Digital Battlespace

  JTRS HMS completes formal testing

  14th December 2011

  General Dynamics C4 Systems’ (GDC4S’) JTRS HMS AN/PRC-154 Rifleman radio has completed Initial Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E). This is the last formal test required …

• Defence Helicopter

  AMF JTRS successfully demonstrates enhanced communications

  18th November 2011

  Lockheed Martin has demonstrated how software-defined radios can extend land force tactical networks by connecting disparate ground troops with the Airborne and Maritime/Fixed Station Joint …

• Digital Battlespace

  Harris Corporation introduces new wideband handheld radio

  8th November 2011

  Harris has announced the introduction of the Falcon III AN/PRC-152A, according to a company statement issued 8 November 2011. According to Harris, the system is …

• Digital Battlespace

  Green light for MBITR satellite upgrade

  2nd November 2011

  Coalition forces will finally receive the SATCOM Integrated Waveform (IW) upgrade for the JTRS Enhanced MBITR (JEM) communications system following its certification by the US …

• Digital Battlespace

  RDECOM demands back-to-basics integration approach

  28th October 2011

  The director of the US Army's Research, Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM), Maj Gen Nikolas Justice, called for a 'back-to-basics' approach to systems integration at …

• Digital Battlespace

  Harris Corporation receives $66.3m order from US Army

  17th October 2011

  Harris Corporation, an international communications and information technology company, has received a $66.3 million order from the US Army via the GSA, FAS Assisted Acquisition …

• Digital Battlespace

  General Dynamics' new Sidewinder Vehicle Mount

  11th October 2011

  The new Sidewinder Vehicle Mount, built by General Dynamics C4 Systems, cost-effectively equips vehicles that do not have communications capability with tactical radios operating in …

• Digital Battlespace

  AUSA 2011: ITT unveils secure smartphone

  10th October 2011

  ITT has developed an Android-supported smartphone and tablet for the US DoD based on COTS technology and the company’s secure network processor, it has been …

• Digital Battlespace

  General Dynamics wins US military network contract

  10th October 2011

  General Dynamics C4 Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, was awarded the Wideband Networking Waveform Software In-Service Support contract by the US Navy's Space …

• Digital Battlespace

  Harris Corporation receives $16m order from US DOD

  6th October 2011

  Harris Corporation, an international communications and information technology company, has received a $16 million order from the US Department of Defense for additional Falcon III …

• Digital Battlespace

  ViaSat awarded $27.6m MIDS-LVT Lot 12 order

  16th September 2011

  ViaSat Inc. has received a delivery order valued at approximately $27.6 million for Multifunctional Information Distribution System - Low Volume Terminals (MIDS-LVT) from the Space …

• Digital Battlespace

  Harris receives $29m in orders from USAF

  15th September 2011

  Harris Corporation, an international communications and information technology company, has received $29 million in orders from the US Air Force for Falcon III AN/PRC-117G multiband …

• Digital Battlespace

  DSEi 2011: GDC4S unveils pathfinder tactical radio

  13th September 2011

  General Dynamics C4 Systems (GDC4S) is unveiling its Pathfinder tactical radio at DSEi this week in a bid to fill a gap in the market …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• AEW&C

  E-2D (France)

  Programme Background In July 2020, France revealed its intention of buying a fleet of three E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Aircraft with a $2 billion potential FMS deal, ...

• Military UAS - tactical

  Skeldar V-200 Dutch Navy

  Programme Background The Dutch Ministry of Defence issued a notice seeking information regarding the potential acquisition of a vertical takeoff and landing unmanned aerial vehicle ...

• Military UAS - tactical

  Skeldar V-200 Belgian Navy

  Programme Background For the joint MCM programme between Belgium and the Netherlands, the Dutch Ministry of Defence issued a notice calling for information regarding the ...

• Transport

  C-130J (2-12) [Egypt]

  Programme Background According to the FMS notification on January 25th, Egypt has requested 12 C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, each of which would be delivered equipped with ...

• Transport

  C-130J (1-2) [Egypt]

  Programme Background Requirement The Egyptian Air Force operates a large number of legacy C-130 aircraft, with approximately 22 C-130Hs and three C-130H-30s remaining in service. These ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  MIDS JTRS

  The MIDS JTRS is a four-channel radio designed to run the Link 16 waveform and up to three additional communication protocols, including the Airborne Networking ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  JTRS Increment 1 Waveforms

  A number of waveforms are set to be implemented under JTRS Increment 1: WNW with OFDM and anti-jam; SRW (ground domain); joint airborne network-tactical edge ...

• Data links

  MIDS LVT(1) (EuroMIDS)

  MIDS-LVT(1) adds Link 16 communications to airborne and maritime platforms. It provides all operational modes of the Link 16 waveform, and implements the required MIDS ...

• Data links

  MIDS LVT(1) (DLS)

  MIDS Low Volume Terminal (LVT)-1 offers the capability of JTIDS Class 2 in a smaller, less costly package, according to the company. Features include 200W ...

• Data links

  MIDS-LVT(1) (ViaSat)

  MIDS-LVT(1) adds Link 16 communications to airborne and maritime platforms. It provides all operational modes of the Link 16 waveform, and implements the required MIDS ...

• Transponders and IFF

  AN/APX-117/-118/-123/-124 IFF CXP

  Common Transponder (CXP) products incorporate the features required in today’s global military and civil ATC environments. Dependent on configuration, the CXP contains an M4/M5 crypto ...

• Data links

  MIDS LVT-2/11

  The MIDS LVT-2/11 is a self-contained mobile system that provides a ground link for simultaneous coordination of air, land and maritime forces. The system can ...

• Data links

  MIDS LVT-3 FDL

  For the MIDS LVT-3 Fighter Data Link (FDL) the USAF sought lower volume and cost than Class 1 and 2 JTIDS. The contract was awarded ...

• Data links

  MIDS-LVT

  The Multi-functional Information Distribution System (MIDS) Low Volume Terminal (MIDS-LVT) provides interoperability between joint and allied forces in accordance with MIDS STANAG 4175 and Link ...

• Data links

  MIDS on Ship

  The MIDS on Ship (MOS) system offers interoperability with Link 16 systems, and has the capacity for 1,000W of RF output power. The core MOS ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  JTRS Domains

  The former JTRS ‘clusters’, that had become separate disjointed programmes, have been replaced with centrally managed domain programme management offices. The construct comprises four JTRS ...

• Data links

  MIDS-LVT(2)

  ViaSat provides MIDS-LVT(2) terminals for Link 16 communications to ground-based platforms. MIDS-LVT(2) is designed to simplify installation in ground stations. This includes US Army PATRIOT ...

• Data links

  MIDS FDL LVT-3

  The MIDS Fighter Data Link (FDL) LVT-3 was developed by Rockwell Collins and BAE Systems under a limited liability company to integrate MIDS commonality in ...

• Data links

  MIDS/JTIDS

  The Multi-functional Information Distribution System (MIDS)/Joint Tactical Information Distribution System (JTIDS) is a high-capacity, ECM-resistant communications link for all services and platform types. The need ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  AN/PRC-152 Falcon III

  The Falcon III AN/PRC-152 single-channel, multi-band, multi-mission handheld radio provides a transition to JTRS technology. The radio covers the 30-512MHz frequency range with adjustable transmit ...