AUSA 10: ITT extends tactical radios capability
ITT has revealed plans to extend the capability of its tactical radio systems in response to operational 'gaps and needs', Digital Battlespace has been informed.
According to company officials, ITT is in the early stages of developing the 'Reach' applique which is designed to provide Iridium satellite communications (satcom) capability to its Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS) system.
According to ITT, units have experienced 'interruptions of SINCGARS terrestrial coverage especially in rugged terrain' and therefore require 'assured emergency/cotingency Beyond-Line-of-Sight [BLOS] range extension'.
The attachment or 'Sidehat' for SINCGARS providing the Soldier Radio Waveform (SRW) will give the
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