Military communications systems designers at Rockwell Collins will complete enhancements to the U.S. Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) over the next four years to include Tactical Targeting Network Technology (TTNT) capability — a next-generation digital communications system that provides an aerial network layer for manned and unmanned aircraft operating with forward-deployed fighting forces.
Category Archives: Data Links & Communications
Tactical NAV Smartphone App Directs UAV – Defeats Taliban Attack
With the number of private military contractors exceeding the number of troops on the ground in both Iraq and Afghanistan, a growing concern for keeping contractors safe is more pressing than ever.
Harris Small Secure Data Link Receives National Security Agency Certification
A small, lightweight, embeddable radio developed by Harris Corporation has received Type 1 certification from the National Security Agency, paving the way for its use in high-security, space-constrained communications applications such as unmanned aircraft systems, vehicles and shelters.
L-3 Communications gets $28M ARGUS Data Link Contract from US Air Force
The US Air Force has awarded L-3 Communications Corp., Salt Lake City, Utah, a $27,936,509 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract in direct support of data link communications activities including the Automated Real-Time Ground Ubiquitous Surveillance (ARGUS)-Imaging System.
Harris and Cubic Develop Integrated System for Delivering Tactical Video to Battlefield
Harris Falcon III AN/PRC-117G
Harris Corporation and Cubic Corporation have conducted technology demonstrations that significantly enhance intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) situational awareness by distributing UAS video and targeting data across wideband ground tactical communication networks.
US Army MUSIC Will Fuse Manned & Unmanned Systems
The Manned/Unmanned Systems Integration Capability (MUSIC) is an initiative designed to bring together both types of systems to interoperate and share a common operating picture among pilots, UAS operators and troops on the ground.
New Rugged Portable Command and Control System (PATS – Portable Area Target System) from Micro Systems
As unmanned aircraft play an increasingly important role in defence strategies and tactics, the demands on the electronic control systems in these vehicles include extreme portability, ruggedness and safety. Every component in these systems carries with it the weight of mission success or failure – all the way down to the switches.
Hand-Held Device to Control UAS from Front Line
A small Phoenix-based company is using federal grants to develop technology that will allow U.S. Army soldiers to control UAS for resupply missions, surveillance and zeroing in on targets. Handheld controllers will use Kutta Technologies Inc.’s software so frontline troops can control UAS in a way similar to video gaming.