Current and Future Military Data Links 2012

The requirements of modern Command and Control, Situational Awareness, Real-Time Into and Out of Cockpit, and Network-Centric Warfare all demand the secure transmission of tactical data in as near real-time as possible. Especially in Joint or Combined Operations, the continuous and automatic update of secure voice and data between networks of users is fundamental to effective deployment and to the success of the mission.

Military Data Links provide a method to transfer situational awareness and critical information exchange in all combat environments. This cutting-edge seminar will examine the key issues and identify the principal challenges ahead for Tactical Data Link technology in the military arena. Get the most current information on major Data Link programs, current and expected. Analyze the various types of Data Link systems, their functional, operational and technical characteristics. Get a firm grasp on the various network structures, management and protocols.