Link 16

Germany’s ESG Elektroniksystem and Logistik, and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), have set up a groundbreaking demonstrator. Based at ESG, this will highlight the exceptional interoperability achieved between the IAI-developed OPAL real-time net-centric warfare network (designated by ESG as NEOS), and the Link 16 tactical datalink. The collaboration aims at showcasing a German gateway solution that seamlessly converts messages between Link 16 and the real-time decentralized airborne OPAL/NEOS network.

IAI’s OPAL system connects to NATO’s Link 16 tactical datalink

Space/C4ISR, Top / By Defence Industry Europe

Germany’s ESG Elektroniksystem and Logistik, and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), have set up a groundbreaking demonstrator.

L3Harris Technologies announced closing its acquisition of Viasat Inc.’s Tactical Data Links product line – commonly known as Link 16 – for approximately USD 1.96 billion, subject to customary adjustments.

L3Harris completes Link 16 acquisition

Space/C4ISR / By Defence Industry Europe

L3Harris Technologies announced closing its acquisition of the Viasat Link 16 product line for approximately USD 1.96 billion.