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C4I SYSTEMS C4I HANDBOOK – ISSUE 12 ISSUE 12 HANDBOOK PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 2018 THE CONCISE GLOBAL INDUSTRY GUIDE C4I SYSTEMS C4ISH-12_OFC+spine.indd 1 9/6/2018 12:35:28 PM SATCOM ON-THE-MOVE-SOLUTIONS CONNECT, COLLABORATE, COMMUNICATE Use of U.S. DoD visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement. L3 Communication Systems provides turn-key SATCOM On-The-Move (SOTM) solutions that enable mobile and halted forces to collaborate, access Department of Defense Information Network (DoDIN) resources, and exchange voice, data and video in a tactical environment. We developed the MPM-1000 modem product family, which, when combined with an antenna system, provides an off-the-shelf SOTM solution for both military and commercial applications. L3T.COM C4ISH-12_IFC_L3T.indd 2 9/6/2018 12:36:45 PM CONTENTS Director Analysis 3 Introduction Matthew Smith [email protected] Digital Battlespace Editor Grant Turnbull welcomes readers to Issue 12 of Shephard Media’s C4I Systems Handbook. Reference Editor Karima Thibou [email protected] 4 Major networking projects Advertising Executive Revised and updated sample of the world’s major efforts to improve the Louis Puxley interoperability of armed forces through tactical and strategic digital networks. [email protected] Arranged alphabetically by manufacturer or main sponsoring organisation. Production and Circulation Manager David Hurst 28 Data links Deputy Production Manager Cross-section of the most important data link standards, data links, gateways and Georgina Smith other equipment that enables net-centric operations. Listed alphabetically by Production Editor manufacturer or main sponsoring organisation. Elaine Effard Graphic Designer 57 SDRs, modems and ancillaries Georgina Kerridge Updated selection of the latest military software-defined digital and Digital Development Manager IP-capable radios, modems and related equipment. Arranged alphabetically Adam Wakeling by manufacturer. Chairman Nick Prest 96 Mission management systems CEO Updated selection of C4I systems listed by manufacturer or sponsoring organisation. Darren Lake Head of Advertising Sales 126 Rugged computers Kevin Bethell Features computers designed for the rigours of the battlefield and tested to VP Business Development Mil standards and IP ratings. Listed alphabetically by manufacturer. Mike Wild VP Content 140 Soldier modernisation systems Tony Skinner The world’s leading soldier modernisation programmes listed in country order, Editor-in-Chief followed by a section for systems offered independently by manufacturers. Richard Thomas 150 Guide to suppliers SINGLE COPY PRICES A worldwide listing of companies in the C4I systems industry, listed by product type. UK £80 Suppliers from p163 are listed by company and details include website, e-mail, Europe €110 All other countries US $100 telephone and fax. ORDER ONLINE shop.shephardmedia.com Tel: +44 (0)20 3179 2592 [email protected] Whilst every care has been taken in the compilation of this publication to ensure its accuracy at the time of going to press, the Publishers cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions or any loss arising therefrom. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in retrieval systems or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without prior written permission of the Publishers. Infringements of any of the above rights will be liable to prosecution under UK or US civil or criminal law. The C4I Systems Handbook is published annually by The Shephard Press Ltd. © 2018 The Shephard Press Ltd Published August 2018 ISBN 978-1-9996538-7-3 Printed by Buxton Press, Derbyshire, UK Shephard Media Saville Mews, 30 Saville Road, London, W4 5HG, UK Tel: +44 (0)20 3179 2592 COVER: A USAF airman adjusts an antenna while supporting a strategic bomber deployment at RAF Fairford, England, in January 2018. (Photo: USAF) ABOVE: US marines break down an AN80I radio mast. The V2 radio is the only mast radio to be used at Camp Hansen, Okinawa. (Photo: USMC) C4I SYSTEMS HANDBOOK ISSUE 12 1 C4ISH-12_p001_Contents.indd 1 9/7/2018 9:54:03 AM EQUIPMENT MAJOR NETWORKING PROJECTS A sampling of the world’s major efforts to improve the interoperability of armed forces through tactical and strategic digital networks, plus facilities that will enable this process. Entries are listed alphabetically by manufacturer and then by system name. The specifications are those supplied by the OEM or the primary military user. If you think your product should be listed, please contact the team at [email protected] to ensure it appears in the Shephard Plus online database (shephardplus.com) and is included in the next print edition. ABOVE: Data centre racks and equipment are removed from the USS Carter Hall as part of a Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services refresh at the General Dynamics NASSCO-Norfolk shipyard on 27 February 2018. (Photo: USN) 4 C4I SYSTEMS HANDBOOK ISSUE 12 C4ISH-12_p004-027_Major networking projects.indd 4 9/6/2018 12:48:55 PM MAJOR NETWORKING PROJECTS EQUIPMENT field anywhere that the NRF is required to operate. It ACTIA TELECOM aids the NATO Signals Battalion’s capability to support EAC deployment in operational theatres. The system allows The NATO Communications and Information Agency NATO forces to deploy small (up to 20 users) or large (up awarded ACTIA SODIELEC a contract in June 2013 to 150 users) communications HQ in the field, with both to provide NATO with an Extended Advanced voice and data connections to other NATO forces. SATCOM Network Monitoring and Control (ASNMC) Capability (EAC). This will provide centralised control Skynet 5 SATCOM and management of SHF SATCOM ground segment Airbus is the service provider for the UK MoD Skynet 5 operations at principal and alternate NATO control PFI contract, signed in October 2003 and now worth $5.6 centres. Besides the new equipment installation, this billion. Airbus owns, operates and maintains seven military contract will cover the ASNMC HW/SW architecture communications satellites, two upgraded ground stations optimisation already delivered by ACTIA SODIELEC to and over 80 deployable terminals on land and sea. NATO in 2012. EAC constitutes Amendment 8 of the ASNMC contract originally signed on 17 June 2008. It is an essential component in the modernisation of the ASELSAN NATO Satellite Anchoring Capability (SAC). The combined GRC-5220 effect of the SAC and ASNMC implementation will lead GRC-5220 is a radio link system designed to provide to: resource efficiencies through gradual closure of the secure battlefield C4ISR networks. GRC-5220 offers remaining legacy Satellite Ground Terminals (SGTs) and ECCM features to overcome EW threats, says the automated operation of the upgraded SGT and new company. Main features include: point-to-point, Satellite Ground Station; satellite power and bandwidth point-to-multipoint communication; scalable OFDM savings, resulting from more efficient use of SHF 312.5KHz/1.25MHz/2.5MHz/5MHz/10MHz/20MHz transponded resources on the current NATO SATCOM /40MHz); adaptive modulation; full band coverage – NATO Post-2000 and future space segment; and consistent Band III+, NATO Band IV; frequency hopping; Ethernet and holistic mission ground segment configuration interface 50Mb/s (full duplex); extended 70km range; and C2 for operations involving military SHF resources. 2x2 MIMO and multiple antenna alternatives; supports Manufacturers/contractors: ACTIA Telecom IPv4 traffic (IPv6 software upgrade); LOS/non-LOS functionalities; automatic relaying; and handover. GRC- AIRBUS DEFENCE & SPACE (FRANCE) 5220 has local and remote-control capabilities. Simple Network Management Protocol Version 3 is supported COMCEPT for remote-control operations. GRC-5220 is designed In February 2013, the French DGA defence procurement as a rugged and waterproof unit, making it suitable for agency awarded Astrium (now Airbus Defence & Space) military environments. Manufacturers/contractors: Aselsan and its partner ACTIA SODIELEC (now ACTIA Telecom), a 17-year contract for development of the COMplément de Integrated Naval Communication Systems Capacités en Elongation, Projection et Théâtre (COMCEPT) Aselsan provides internal and external naval system. It will be France’s first full-IP military broadband communications systems for tactical and administrative SATCOM network system, designed to offer a Ka-band needs, tailored to naval platforms. The company ground segment to all the three French armed services for handles project management, subsystem design and secure online communications starting in 2014. Airbus is development, manufacturing, installation, integration and using experience from development of the UAE’s Yahsat testing, as well as integrated logistics support. External system and Ka-Sat satellite for Eutelsat to create COMCEPT. communications systems include: communication Serving as prime contractor, Airbus will develop the system control system, including switching unit and user and be responsible for engineering and testing, ensuring stations; power distribution system; radio communication it remains operational and secure throughout its service. equipment including V/UHF transceivers, HF transceivers ACTIA SODIELEC will manage engineering, integration and LF transceivers; antenna systems; HF data modem and operational maintenance of the ground stations. The system; message handling system; TDLs, including Link French armed forces will