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DLS to strengthen allied Air Force’s tactical communications and electronic warfare capabilities

Data Link Solutions to Strengthen Allied Air Force’s Tactical Communications and Electronic Warfare Capabilities

1 Nov 2014

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MIDS JTRS

— Data Link Solutions (DLS), a joint venture between Collins Aerospace and BAE Systems, has been awarded a $15.7 million contract to provide the Multifunctional Information Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio System (MIDS JTRS) to the U.S. Department of Defense and an allied air force in Europe through a Foreign Military Sale (FMS). The contract marks the first time that this type of U.S. networking communications technology has achieved initial operating capability with electronic surveillance aircraft.

“DLS’s Lot 3 award expands our high quality terminal reach and support services to our growing family of international customers through the FMS program,” said Jack Stevens, product line director of communications and navigation solutions for BAE Systems. “This contract enables DLS to continue its leadership position in Link 16 airborne networking and provides the United States’ and allied militaries with the latest in certified, reprogrammable, software-defined radio architecture for tactical data links.”

Within this award, 10 percent of the MIDS JTRS airborne terminals will be allocated to a foreign allied air force through FMS acquisitions. These terminals enable aircraft to communicate during critical phases of a mission and to pass information to other assets in the battle space.

A networked communications system providing a single chassis, multiple-channel radio, MIDS JTRS significantly reduces the number of different and unique radios needed on the battlefield. This DLS offering transforms a MIDS terminal into a four-channel JTRS radio that maintains current Link 16 and Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) functionality.

About Data Link Solutions

DLS was established in 1996 by two of the world leaders in military communications, Collins Aerospace and BAE Systems, to pursue next-generation Link 16 and advanced data link applications. DLS is a leading supplier of Link 16 terminals and software, as well as logistics and support services for air, land, and sea-based platforms. The company has a heritage of more than 30 years of Link 16 design and production experience, with more than 10,000 Link 16 systems delivered worldwide to more than 45 nations.

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