BAE Systems to Provide Interoperable Communications System to U.S. Navy.WAYNE, N.J. -- BAE Systems BAE Systems British manufacturer of aircraft, missiles, avionics, naval vessels, and other aerospace and defense products. BAE Systems was formed (1999) from the merger of British Aerospace (BAe) with Marconi Electronic Systems. will provide an interoperable data link system to the U.S. Navy that will collect and transmit in-field intelligence in real time, enhancing the situational awareness and communications capabilities of warfighters. The company received a $9 million contract for the Tactical Common Data Link (TCDL TCDL Tactical Common Data Link (US DoD Joint) ) system, which adheres to the standards and specifications of the Department of Defense's Common Data Link program. The program establishes compatibility and interoperability requirements between collection platforms and surface terminals across armed services The Constitution authorizes Congress to raise, support, and regulate armed services for the national defense. The President of the United States is commander in chief of all the branches of the services and has ultimate control over most military matters. and government agencies. "The TCDL system provides real-time sensor and targeting information, allowing commanders to quickly assess and respond to threats," said Joseph McCarthy, vice president of communications and tactical networks for BAE Systems in Wayne, New Jersey Wayne is a township in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States, located less than 20 miles from midtown Manhattan. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township had a total population of 54,069. . The TCDL system is based partially on a core technology developed with the Office of Naval Research The U.S. Office of Naval Research (ONR), headquartered in Arlington, Virginia (Ballston), is the office within the U.S. Department of the Navy that coordinates, executes, and promotes the science and technology programs of the U.S. . The contract will run through March 2011 and includes research, development, and production of nine airborne and ground systems. Work will be performed at BAE Systems in Wayne. TCDL airborne terminals, installed on Navy manned aircraft, will gather data while flying over battle space. A high-band digital link will transmit the data securely to a command station equipped with a ground TCDL terminal. About BAE Systems BAE Systems is the premier global defense and aerospace company delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, information technology solutions and customer support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services . With 97,500 employees worldwide, BAE Systems' sales exceeded PS15.7 billion (US $31.4 billion) in 2007. |
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