BAE SYSTEMS Information Broadcast Trials Successful
16 Jun 2003
BAE Systems C4ISR has undertaken trials that successfully proved the UK's ability to broadcast large volumes of information to globally deployed UK mobile forces. They also demonstrated interoperability between two information systems that the company supplied to the UK Ministry of Defence - the Pilot Direct Broadcast System (DBS) and the Dagger satellite communications vehicle.
The Pilot DBS transmitted Gigabytes of information quickly and reliably from the strategic headquarters at Northwood via Skynet 4 military satellite communications links to a Dagger vehicle in Portsmouth, representing the command level of in-theatre forces anywhere in the world.
This built upon successful previous trials that established the ability of the Pilot DBS to offer similar levels of service over fixed and maritime satellite communications links.
Paul Laity, Managing Director of C4ISR's Communications & Defence Infrastructure Division, commented "These trials further expand the envelope of Pilot DBS and Dagger, and embody the C4ISR Group's comprehensive understanding of Network Enabled Capability requirements, together with innovative application of the Group's knowledge of broadcast system management and interfaces."
The Pilot DBS delivers military information on a world-wide basis over a one-way, secure, satellite broadcast system to multiple, geographically dispersed, military client communities, tailored to their specific requirements.
Dagger is a Land Rover-mounted military and civil band satellite communications system. It is designed for rapid deployment and ease of use in difficult operational domains with minimal manpower requirements. Dagger is available in a number of configurations to meet differing roles, including the dismounted Talon variant that has also been supplied to the UK Ministry of Defence.
About BAE SYSTEMS:
BAE Systems is an international company engaged in the development, delivery and support of advanced defence and aerospace systems in the air, on land, at sea and in space. The company designs, manufactures and supports military aircraft, surface ships, submarines, radar, avionics, communications, electronics and guided weapon systems. It is a pioneer in technology with a heritage stretching back hundreds of years. It is at the forefront of innovation, working to develop the next generation of intelligent defence systems.
BAE Systems has major operations across five continents and customers in some 130 countries. The company has 100,000 people and generates annual sales of approximately 12 billion through its wholly-owned and joint venture operations.
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