Reliable exchange of tactical data is of primary importance to coordinate the actions of ships, airborne platforms and land-based units to achieve mission goals. Link Y Mk2 offers the possibility to exchange tactical data between multiple military platforms: reliable, secure and simple.

The Link Y Mk2 tactical data link network acts as a “force multiplier”: available tactical data is shared over self-managing and adaptive radio networks for the following purposes:

  • Common Tactical Picture Compilation
  • Exchange of Tactical Command Orders
  • Status Reporting
  • Over-The-Horizon Targeting support

Link Y Mk2 data link offers functionality which is comparable to NATO Link 11/22, with enhanced capabilities, and using software-embedded national encryption.

 

Main benefits

  • Dynamic Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) protocol
  • Use of two radio frequencies (HF, V/UHF) in a single network
  • Easy integration into any Combat Management System or Air Management System
  • Simple network and mission preparation
  • Automatically managed network:
    • Up to 31 active participants and unlimited passive participants
    • Easy entry and exit of any participating unit (sea, air and land)
    • No difficult ‘multiple’ networks
  • Comprehensive track management capabilities; e.g. correlation and reporting responsibility
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