Tactical Data Links [TDL] provide enhanced situational awareness and increase the speed of the decision-making process, making them integral to enabling information advantage at all levels. Despite the proliferation of multiple data sources, gateways, and dissemination mediums, the Link 16 Tactical Data Links remains the resilient bearer of choice on the battlefield with its utility in connecting government and civilian agencies increasing.
Metrea has designed and delivered Link 16 solutions to a variety of customers across the Air, Land, and Maritime domains. We combine the expertise of our TDL software and systems engineers with the operational experience of our ISR Division personnel to deliver innovative, bespoke solutions that provide cost-effective capabilities to our customers.
We are a Tactical Data Link [TDL] solutions provider with 60 years of experience in the design and development of TDLs, network planning, management and control systems for every echelon of battlefield network communications. Our deep understanding of network protocols, messages, and operational use has resulted in a mature and robust link management product suite. Our TDL solutions are currently employed world-wide, used by both Defense and Industry to conduct TDL operations using a wide variety of over 30 interfaces and protocols, such as Link 16, Link 11, Joint Range Extension Application Protocol [JREAP], Variable Message Format [VMF] and Link 22.
Learn more about Advanced Networking TechnologyMilitary organizations around the world rely heavily on tactical data links [TDL] to share mission-critical information securely and reliably among air, ground, and sea platforms. Because different devices use different data links for communications, a highly sophisticated TDL gateway is needed to translate information across the various link types. Equipped with an intuitive user interface displayed in an easy-to-understand format, Curtiss-Wright’s patented multi-link gateway solutions simplify how platforms communicate through different standards and data link protocols.
TCG HUNTR TDL Hub and Network Translator
Provides battlefield operators a simplified, fast, and intuitive translation solution for multiple TDLs. It is compatible with multiple platforms, seamlessly translating and routing data link assets.
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TCG ATR Adaptable Tactical Data Link Router
Provides a standards-compliant adapter and routing device for on-demand dynamic connectivity of multiple Link 16 protocol network interfaces. Supports various data link standards, including Link16, SIMPLE, JREAP-A, JREAP-C, and others.
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TDL Translation Made Easy
With so many different TDL types in use on the modern battlefield, an intelligent, automated, intuitive, mission-oriented TDL Gateway is required.
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