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Data Link Solutions Receives $32 Million Naval Information Distribution Contract
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (September 29, 2008) - Data Link Solutions, a joint venture between Rockwell Collins and BAE Systems, will provide Multifunctional Information Distribution
System (MIDS)-on-ship systems to the U.S. Navy and international naval forces under a $32 million Navy contract. The systems
will equip command-and-control platforms with time-critical targeting and Blue Force Tracking - a system of software and computers
that links satellites, sensors, communications devices, vehicles, aircraft, and weapons in a digital network.
MIDS-on-ship, or MOS, increases situational awareness by providing secure, high-capacity, jam-resistant digital Link 16 data
and voice communications capabilities. Link 16 users gain situational awareness by exchanging digital data over a common communication
link that is continuously and automatically updated in real time. Each participant in the communications link is able to electronically
"see" the battle space, including assigned targets or threats.
"Data Link Solutions' MOS systems and MIDS terminals help the U.S. Navy realize its vision for increased survivability of
troops through elevated mission effectiveness that neutralizes time-critical targets and heightens situational awareness for
engaged platforms," said Jim Pitts, Data Link Solutions senior director. "MOS enables the battle space commander to take quick,
decisive actions."
Data Link Solutions provides MOS systems to the navies of the United States, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Denmark, Norway,
Japan, Spain, Australia, France, Germany, and Taiwan. It is used on the fleets' most advanced ships such as Aegis guided-missile
destroyers, littoral combat ships, big-deck amphibious ships, and nuclear-powered carriers.
The award is part of a long-term program designed to meet the requirements of U.S. and allied forces for communications among
airborne, shipboard, and ground forces, and command-and-control elements. Work will be performed in Wayne, N.J., and Cedar
Rapids, Iowa, and is expected to be completed by August 2013.
About Data Link Solutions
Data Link Solutions (DLS) was established in 1996 by two of the world leaders in military communications, BAE Systems and
Rockwell Collins, to pursue next-generation Link 16 applications. DLS is a leading supplier of Link 16 terminals and software,
as well as logistics and support services for air-, land-, and sea-based platforms. With a heritage of more than 20 years
of design and production experience, DLS has delivered more than 3,000 Link 16 systems. DLS has provided MIDS terminals for
more than 40 platforms in 25 countries with product offerings that include the Joint Tactical Information Distribution System
Class 2 family, the Multi-functional Information Distribution System (MIDS) LVT Low Volume Terminal and LVT-3 Fighter Data
Link, the URC-138 Link 16 terminal, and various country-unique data links.
Media contacts:
Dave Gosch
319.295.2908
djgosch@rockwellcollins.com
Keith Lewis
973.633.4385
keith.p.lewis@baesystems.com
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