U.S. Air Force is reaching out to private sector to assist govt. ...
U.S. Air Force is reaching out to private sector to assist govt. development of airborne data system that would centralize data links among intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance networks. It seeks industry sources experienced in deploying networked wireless, radio frequency…
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signal processing, high rate digital, encryption, antijam communication systems. “The envisioned 4-year program will award separate contracts to develop the prototype airborne and surface client terminals,” Air Force said Tues. on CBDNet. Airborne and surface terminal contractors will “jointly define the network-mode waveform and frequency plan,” it said. Multi-Platform Common Data Link system will operate in Ku-band, but “should support future growth capability to operate in one or more alternative RF bands [including X and Ka bands] to allow multiple simultaneous links.” It also said “limited spectrum availability” would impose constraints on deployment of jam-resistant communications technologies. Govt. isn’t yet seeking proposals, but will hold briefing with potential bidders in April, it said -- (John.Myer@wpafb.af.mil or Patricia.Kendrick@wpafb.af.mil.)