The US Navy has chosen Rockwell Collins (Hall 4, A2) to replace its dual high frequency (HF) radios and Link 11/TADIL-A tactical digital data link converters as part of its Lockheed Martin P-3C critical obsolescence programme.
Over a six-year period the contract is valued at $61 million, with an initial value of $8 million for modifications and trial kit installation kits. The core technology to be incorporated into the replacement systems is based on the 400W HF-121C HF transceiver, known as the AN/ARC-230, and the MX-512PA Link 11/TADIL-A modem, known as the AN/ASQ-130(V).
DRS Communications in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania, a unit of DRS Technologies, is a subcontractor to Rockwell Collins for the Link 11/TADIL-A modems.
The contract also includes options to install Rockwell Collins' HF Messenger e-mail system. Bruce King, vice-president and general manager for Rockwell Collins Communications Systems, says: "The Rockwell Collins HF-121C has proven to be a very high-performance, highly reliable system for our military customers and is the system of choice for airborne command, control and patrol platforms. It will serve this customer very well in resolving obsolescence and reliability issues with the current HF system."
Over a six-year period the contract is valued at $61 million, with an initial value of $8 million for modifications and trial kit installation kits. The core technology to be incorporated into the replacement systems is based on the 400W HF-121C HF transceiver, known as the AN/ARC-230, and the MX-512PA Link 11/TADIL-A modem, known as the AN/ASQ-130(V).
DRS Communications in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania, a unit of DRS Technologies, is a subcontractor to Rockwell Collins for the Link 11/TADIL-A modems.
The contract also includes options to install Rockwell Collins' HF Messenger e-mail system. Bruce King, vice-president and general manager for Rockwell Collins Communications Systems, says: "The Rockwell Collins HF-121C has proven to be a very high-performance, highly reliable system for our military customers and is the system of choice for airborne command, control and patrol platforms. It will serve this customer very well in resolving obsolescence and reliability issues with the current HF system."
Source: Flight Daily News
