Rockwell Collins TacNet Tactical Radio takes part in successful Project Missouri exercise
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (April 23, 2014) –Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] and a select industry team, including Rockwell Collins and itsTacNet Tactical Radio (TTR), recently used a series of flight tests at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., to demonstrate how an open systems architecture can enable improved interoperability between next generation and legacy fighter aircraft.
The flight tests concluded a year-long independently funded research and development effort called Project Missouri, which implemented and tested data links using an open systems architecture. The tests between an F-22 and the F-35 Cooperative Avionics Test Bed (CAT-B) were flown to assess the capability to share information – in real time – among varied platforms.
“We successfully integrated an F-22 with a Rockwell Collins TTR for Link 16 transmit and receive capability, and two L-3 Communications devices to support encrypted and secure operations,” said Ron Bessire, vice president of Program and Technology Integration at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works®. “The rapid integration of this equipment enabled secure information sharing between stealth and legacy platforms and improved overall battlespace awareness.”
“We believe this successful test marks a major milestone toward improving communication capability for our warfighters,” said Mike Jones, vice president and general manager of Communication Products for Rockwell Collins. “Our team is proud to have taken part in this important exercise and is very satisfied with the performance of TTR.”
TTR features small size, selectable power output, superior range, integration friendly design requiring no air cooling and adaptability to any warfare environment. TTR is integral to protecting the force by virtue of providing warfighters with a common operating picture through Link 16 networked communications. Platforms and users that can benefit from the radio include unmanned aerial systems, rotary wing aircraft, forward air controllers, military vehicles, mobile and transportable ground stations and small maritime assets that have not previously had access to Link 16 capability.
About Rockwell CollinsRockwell Collins is a pioneer in the development and deployment of innovative communication and aviation electronic solutions for both commercial and government applications. Our expertise in flight deck avionics, cabin electronics, mission communications, simulation and training, and information management is delivered by a global workforce, and a service and support network that crosses more than 150 countries. To find out more, please visit www.rockwellcollins.com.
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