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| 5/2/06 | Navy Awards Tactical Networking Contract to Data Link Solutions |
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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (May
2, 2006) – The U.S. Navy has awarded a $9.3 million contract to
Data Link Solutions (DLS) for the first of two phases to insert the
Targeting Tactical Networking Technology (TTNT) waveform into the
Multifunction Information Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio
System (MIDS JTRS) terminal. DLS will work with ViaSat in an
integrated product team environment to jointly develop and integrate
TTNT into MIDS JTRS. The first-phase effort covers design specification development for integration of TTNT into the MIDS JTRS platform, along with initial hardware development. The second phase of the program, valued at $40 million, will include complete design, development, and qualification and will be awarded later this year. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command is the contracting authority. TTNT, developed by Rockwell Collins under a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency contract, is the high-throughput, low-latency solution for addressing the sensor-to-shooter link and providing other real-time information. An Internet Protocol-based, high-speed, dynamic, ad hoc network, TTNT enables the U.S. military to quickly target moving and time-critical targets and enables net-centric sensor technologies to correlate information among multiple platforms. “Development of the MIDS JTRS terminal represents the next generation of MIDS products,” said David Erusha, DLS director. “The insertion of TTNT into the terminal is the first of the planned JTRS program capability package enhancements designed to provide increased capability for the war fighter.” The initial product baseline will provide the current MIDS Link 16 and tactical air navigation functions, with three additional programmable channels to run various communications, navigation, and command and control waveforms within the form factor of the existing MIDS Low Volume Terminal. Data Link Solutions was established in 1996 by BAE Systems and Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) to pursue the next generation of Link 16 applications. With a heritage of more than 20 years of Link 16 design and production experience of more than 2,000 Link 16 systems, DLS today is a leading supplier of Link 16 terminals and software and logistics and support services for air-, land-, and sea-based platforms. DLS has provided MIDS terminals for more than 25 different platforms in 20 countries, with product offerings that include the Joint Tactical Information Distribution System Class 2 family, the Multi-functional Information Distribution System LVT-1 Low Volume Terminal and LVT-3 Fighter Data Link, the URC-138 Link 16 terminal, and various country-unique data links. BAE Systems is the premier trans-Atlantic defense and aerospace company, delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, information technology solutions and customer support services. BAE Systems, with more than 100,000 employees worldwide, had 2005 sales that exceeded $28 billion. Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) is a worldwide leader in the design, production, and support of communication and aviation electronics for commercial and government customers. The company’s 17,000 employees in 27 countries deliver industry-leading communication, navigation, surveillance, display, flight control, inflight entertainment, information management, and maintenance, training and simulation solutions. Additional information is available at www.rockwellcollins.com. |
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