“Leonardo DRS Link-22 SPC Marks Milestone with Successful Interoperability Tests for Nile Block Cycle 9”
Leonardo DRS has proclaimed today that it has successfully finalized formal interoperability evaluations of its Link-22 Signal Processing Controller (SPC) within the NATO Advanced Link Eleven (NILE) Link-22 Network. Adherence to this standard empowers Leonardo DRS to deliver exceptional production of the technology and complete interoperability with all NATO and allied nations supporting operations and exercises in the INDOPACOM region.
Leonardo DRS collaborated diligently with the NILE team to effectively complete all testing phases and prepare for future enhancements. This achievement demonstrates that Leonardo DRS SPCs meet Link-22 Block Cycle 9 criteria for both existing and emerging mission demands for users globally.
Link-22 tactical data links are utilized by the U.S. military and various allied military forces to enhance joint and coalition communications across surface, sub-surface, land, and air domains, providing unparalleled situational awareness throughout the operational theater. This system serves as the primary method for exchanging data, including radar tracking details beyond line of sight.
“Leonardo DRS takes great pride in supplying a fully-compliant Link-22 solution to our partners across the globe,” stated Larry Ezell, Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Leonardo DRS Airborne and Intelligence Systems division. “These systems are tailored for both current and future mission requirements, ensuring U.S. and allied forces benefit from optimal long-range communications and situational awareness.”
With over 40 years of expertise in tactical data links, along with 1,100 Link-22-enabled SPCs and more than 3,000 Link-11 Data Terminal Sets produced, deployed, and on order, military organizations worldwide rely on Leonardo DRS for beyond-line-of-sight communications, ensuring interoperability across domains, platforms, and countries. The Company continues to invest in Link-22 technology, delivering high-performance solutions for today’s battleground while providing capabilities and scalability for future missions.
Leonardo DRS’ Link-22 SPC solution is exceptionally prepared for current operations and is ready to accept additional missions due to its ample spare memory and increased processing capacity. By utilizing cutting-edge hardware and software architecture, along with software-defined radio and software-defined modem technologies, the company is capable of providing enhanced functionalities while maintaining the familiarity, feel, and operational dependability that operators worldwide have come to expect. As a trusted provider of tactical data link solutions, Leonardo DRS has positioned itself to deliver state-of-the-art technology to fulfill clients’ needs and support their systems for many years post-delivery.
Leonardo DRS’ consistency in hardware and software guarantees interoperability among nations during periods of long-range secured SATCOM, as well as HF/UHF encrypted communications in situations where SATCOM is unavailable. With additional advanced HF waveforms, this solution broadens the capabilities fundamentally available in Link-22.
