Digital Battlespace

NATO adopts high-data-rate waveform for tactical communications

23rd November 2023

NATO member countries can now access to the ESSOR HDR Base Waveform which can offer secure and high-speed tactical communications.

Air Warfare

Insight: How will the US Navy keep its EA-18G Growler EW aircraft flying until 2046?

14th September 2023

The carrier-based EA-18G Growler entered service in 2010 and is intended to remain in service until 2046. Shephard Defence Insight analyses the key operational technologies on the aircraft and the upgrade path needed to keep it flying and effective for another two decades.

Digital Battlespace

Morocco to procure US ground C2 kit

26th August 2022

Morocco has requested to buy six Multifunctional Information Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio Systems from the US. The proposed deal would include associated equipment and support.

Digital Battlespace

Viasat awarded $99 million order for US Navy tactical radios

22nd August 2022

Viasat has been awarded a $99 million contract for Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) terminals by the US Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR).

Air Warfare

US orders high-power amplifiers for Hawkeyes and Advanced Hawkeyes

15th July 2022

North Star Scientific is producing and delivering high-power amplifier units for installation aboard E-2C and E-2D aircraft.

Defence Notes

Twin FMS deals support ballistic missile defence in Saudi Arabia and UAE

4th February 2022

Saudi Arabia and the UAE are requesting missile defence equipment from the US under the FMS programme.

Air Warfare

US lines up pair of FMS deals for Egypt

26th January 2022

Pending final approval from Congress, Egypt will obtain 12 new C-130J Super Hercules aircraft and additional SPS-48 air defence radar systems under the FMS programme.

Digital Battlespace

Curtiss-Wright meets NSA Crypto Mod deadline for Link 16

11th January 2022

Enhanced data links can be used immediately to support MIDS JTRS, MIDS LVT and other Link 16 radio terminals.

Air Warfare

State Department clears Indian deal for six more Poseidons

4th May 2021

India wants to brings its fleet of P-8Is up to 18 aircraft.

Digital Battlespace

MIDS On Ship Modernized (MOS MOD) system (sponsored video)

9th March 2021

The MOS MOD system is a new version of the current Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) On Ship, with the advantages of lower size, weight, and power usage.

Digital Battlespace

BAE Systems IFF is certified for F-22

19th November 2020

​IFF transponder waveform integration forms part of a contract for BAE Systems to upgrade MIDS JTRS

Digital Battlespace

What is MIDS? (sponsored video)

11th November 2020

Viasat’s Government Systems division provides U.S. and coalition military forces with a range of advanced communications technology. Here’s a quick description of one of them: MIDS

AEW&C

E-2D (France)

Programme Background In July 2020, France revealed its intention of buying a fleet of three E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Aircraft with a $2 billion potential FMS deal, ...

Transport

C-130J (Egypt)

Programme Background According to the FMS notification on January 25th, Egypt has requested 12 C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, each of which would be delivered equipped with ...

Military UAS - tactical

Skeldar V-200 Dutch Navy

Programme Background The Dutch Ministry of Defence issued a notice calling for information regarding the potential acquisition of a vertical takeoff and landing unmanned aerial ...

Military UAS - tactical

Skeldar V-200 Belgian Navy

Programme Background For the joint MCM programme between Belgium and the Netherlands, the Dutch Ministry of Defence issued a notice calling for information regarding the ...

Data links

MIDS JTRS

The ViaSat Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) terminal combines the network-centric communications capability with a real-time operating picture. The four-channel ...

Land: Radio and SATCOM

MIDS JTRS

Data Link Solutions (DLS) and Thales signed an agreement to co-operatively produce and sell Multi-functional Information Distribution System (MIDS) terminals for the American military's Joint ...

Land: Radio and SATCOM

JTRS Increment 1 Waveforms

A number of waveforms are set to be implemented under JTRS Increment 1: WNW with OFDM and anti-jam; SRW (ground domain); joint airborne network-tactical edge ...

Data links

MIDS LVT(1) (EuroMIDS)

MIDS-LVT(1) adds Link 16 communications to airborne and maritime platforms. It provides all operational modes of the Link 16 waveform, and implements the required MIDS ...

Data links

MIDS LVT(1) (DLS)

MIDS Low Volume Terminal (LVT)-1 offers the capability of JTIDS Class 2 in a smaller, less costly package, according to the company. Features include 200W ...

Data links

MIDS-LVT(1) (ViaSat)

MIDS-LVT(1) adds Link 16 communications to airborne and maritime platforms. It provides all operational modes of the Link 16 waveform, and implements the required MIDS ...

Data links

MIDS LVT-3 FDL

For the MIDS LVT-3 Fighter Data Link (FDL) the USAF sought lower volume and cost than Class 1 and 2 JTIDS. The contract was awarded ...

Data links

MIDS LVT-2/11

The MIDS LVT-2/11 is a self-contained mobile system that provides a ground link for simultaneous coordination of air, land and maritime forces. The system can ...

Data links

MIDS-LVT

The Multi-functional Information Distribution System (MIDS) Low Volume Terminal (MIDS-LVT) provides interoperability between joint and allied forces in accordance with MIDS STANAG 4175 and Link ...

Transponders and IFF

AN/APX-117/-118/-123/-124 IFF CXP

Common Transponder (CXP) products incorporate the features required in today’s global military and civil ATC environments. Dependent on configuration, the CXP contains an M4/M5 crypto ...

Data links

MIDS on Ship

The MIDS on Ship (MOS) system offers interoperability with Link 16 systems, and has the capacity for 1,000W of RF output power. The core MOS ...

Land: Radio and SATCOM

JTRS Domains

The former JTRS ‘clusters’, that had become separate disjointed programmes, have been replaced with centrally managed domain programme management offices. The construct comprises four JTRS ...

Air: Radio and SATCOM

TTR

Offered through Data Link Solutions (DLS) – Rockwell Collins' joint venture with BAE Systems – TacNet Tactical Radio (TTR) is claimed to be the smallest ...

Data links

MIDS-LVT(2)

ViaSat provides MIDS-LVT(2) terminals for Link 16 communications to ground-based platforms. MIDS-LVT(2) is designed to simplify installation in ground stations. This includes US Army PATRIOT ...

Data links

MIDS FDL LVT-3

The MIDS Fighter Data Link (FDL) LVT-3 was developed by Rockwell Collins and BAE Systems under a limited liability company to integrate MIDS commonality in ...