ViaSat Inc. has delivered an end-to-end Link 16 communications system to the Royal Canadian Navy.
The communications systems will be used on the RCN’s Halifax-class frigates. “This state-of-the-art upgrade will enable the RCN to more effectively communicate with U.S., NATO and other Allied forces through Link 16 interoperability, and will serve as a bridge to the future fleet communications,” ViaSat said in a news release.
“ViaSat’s end-to-end Link 16 system supports a Canadian multilink capability using integrated shipboard racks outfitted with critical support equipment required to fully operate the Multifunctional Information Distribution System Low Volume Terminal (MIDS LVT 4) technology,” the company said.
“The MIDS LVT 4 terminal is an advanced, anti-jam data and voice communications system. The complete Link 16 system also includes specialized cabling to interface with Link 22 capabilities for future support and ViaSat’s software diagnostic tools for terminal and network analytics.”
