The US Navy has awarded a contract to Data Link Solutions (DLS) to provide Link-16 terminals to US and coalition forces.

The multifunctional information distribution system – low volume terminals (MIDS-LVTs) provide real-time data communications, situational awareness, navigation, digital voice and crypto-secured package.

Under the $20m contract, LDS will also provide radios for US platforms including the MH-60R, MH-60S and F/A-18 as well as for foreign military sales customers including Finland, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Japan.

Additional MIDS-LVT(2/11) terminals will be supplied to the US Army, battlefield airborne communication node (BACN) and Joint Forces Command.

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Work will be carried out in Wayne, New Jersey, and Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It is expected to be complete by December 2011.

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The joint venture formed by Rockwell Collins and BAE Systems received the contract from US Navy Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command.