RT Logic, a subsidary of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., has launched its newest, most powerful and widest bandwidth RF Channel Simulator. Continue reading
Category Archives: Data Links & Communications
Thales’ TMA 6000 Wideband Airborne Datalink Terminal Gets US Certification
Thales has announced the STANAG 7085 certification of its TMA 6000 wideband airborne datalink terminal by the Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC), making the TMA 6000 the first European terminal of its kind to obtain certification in the United States. Continue reading
MicroStrain Releases New Lossless Wireless Sensor Networks
MicroStrain’s new LXRS “lossless” wireless communication protocol (patent pending) supports scalable networks of high speed sensor nodes without data loss due to temporary radio frequency (RF) fading, multipath, or interference. Continue reading
AeroVironment to Demonstrate Post Disaster Communications via UAS for FCC
AeroVironment is to employ its small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to demonstrate aerial communications capabilities for the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Continue reading
Northrop Grumman’s Common Link Integration Processing System Ready for Fielding
The Common Link Integration Processing (CLIP) system being developed by Northrop Grumman Corporation has received Milestone C acquisition approval from the US Air Force, leading to the fielding of this software package and providing aircrews with enhanced capabilities to communicate critical tactical information. Continue reading
UAS in Civil Airspace Boost Bandwidth Demand in USA
The “eyes in the sky” scenario outlined by the U.S. Pentagon is now beginning to make its way towards civil government use – a trend that will add significantly to commercial satellite bandwidth requirements over the long term, with UAS dominating the comms-on-the-move (COTM) segment until 2020. Continue reading
Longbow Delivers First Production UTA for Apache
The LONGBOW Limited Liability Company, a joint venture between Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman , recently delivered the first production Unmanned Aerial Systems Tactical Common Data Link Assembly (UTA) to the U.S. Army for the Apache Block III helicopter. Continue reading
DARPA To Develop Mobile Hotspots via UAS
DARPA is looking to develop an advanced communications backbone to support dismounted warfighters in austere locations. Continue reading