General Dynamics Mission Systems and Rockwell Collins has supplied over 1,200 AN/PRC-155 radios to the US Army, according to 12 January announcement by General Dynamics.
The radios were shipped as part of a follow-on low-rate initial production contract for 1,500 new radios. The remainder of the radios will be delivered during the first quarter of 2015.
The two-channel PRC-155 radios are the army's digital 'connecting point' for soldiers and their commanders to share information while collaborating locally and globally, via the Warfighter Information Network – Tactical (WIN-T) Increment 2.
The PRC-155 two-channel manpack radio keeps soldiers cyber-defended and connected to the network. It connects line-of-sight radios to satellite communications systems so soldiers can share observations from their current location, while receiving reconnaissance information or other data to quickly confirm or adjust mission plans from anywhere in the operations area. Soldiers can also use the PRC-155 to reach back to regional headquarters using secure satellite communication networks.
Chris Marzilli, president, General Dynamics Mission Systems, said: 'This is the only army tactical radio to provide the digital connections that army organisations need to stay in touch, one to another, from just about anywhere on the planet.'
In 2014, AN/PRC-155 radios also achieved significant satellite communications milestones using the new Mobile User Objective System (MUOS). Each MUOS demonstration validated the radio's agility and performance in making cellphone quality voice calls using on-orbit MUOS satellites.
The race between using ISR and resisting the use of it by enemies has accelerated, leading to new methods and systems being required, according to the British Army’s lead on its ISR efforts.
The huge amount of open source data available may not carry the weight of secret sources but it does carry substantial value, according to speakers at Defence IQ C4ISR Global conference in London.
The deal with Jacobs will run until November 2027 and will see the company deliver a range of digital and IT specialist professional services to Defence Digital.
The communications company has upgraded two of its Beyond Line-of-Sight Multi-Purpose Terminals (MBTs) by introducing advancements in satellite communication technology and AI-driven maintenance capabilities.
Norway's Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace has announced that its subsidiary Kongsberg NanoAvionics will produce three satellites and launch them in 2025.
In 2015, South Korea named a consortium of Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and Hanwha Systems, along with Thales Alenia Space providing the SAR payload derived from its HE-R1000 product, as preferred bidder to develop new Korea 425 Project reconnaissance satellites.
Connect with us on socials
