The systems are predicted for installation on the forthcoming Constellation-class frigates. Credit: U.S. Navy graphic/Released/ commons.wikimedia.org (Creative Commons)

The US Navy has granted BAE Systems an $85m contract for the production of more Network Tactical Common Data Link (NTCDL) systems.

These systems enable real-time exchange of information such as voice, data, imagery, and video across various military platforms.

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These are currently being integrated into US Navy aircraft carriers and are predicted for installation on the forthcoming Constellation-class frigates.

The company notes that NTCDL is a modular, scalable solution that meets all US Navy’s Common Data Link needs, designed to enhance link capacity and adapt to evolving waveforms.

NTCDL facilitates multiple, concurrent networked operations using existing CDL equipment and is compatible with future manned and uncrewed assets.

The system’s design allows for the simultaneous transmission and reception of intelligence and command and control data, ensuring effective communication and operational advantage.

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BAE Systems Adaptive Communications and Sensing director Amber Dolan said: “We have designed and produced a faster next-generation system to meet the demands of our customers’ evolving connectivity mission requirements.

“BAE Systems is committed to providing the US Navy with a trusted and secure solution to transmit and receive the critical information needed to successfully accomplish its missions across the fleet.”

This new contract extends BAE Systems’ original agreement by three years, leveraging the company’s expertise as the initial developer and manufacturer to meet the urgent deployment schedules of the programme.

Work under this contract will be carried out at BAE Systems’ facilities located in Maryland, Colorado, New Jersey, and New York.

This follows a previous contract awarded in August 2022 valued at $42.6m for seven NTCDL systems and a 2016 contract potentially worth $84.7m.