NATO Secret crypto device

 To secure radio communications at NATO Secret level

MCA is a compact and versatile cryptographic device specifically designed to secure airborne radio communications up to NATO Secret level in half the size of the legacy KY100. MCA can also be used on the ground and on board ships to secure ground/surface-to-air radio communications.

MCA complies with NATO's crypto modernisation objectives, and its compact design makes it a perfect solution to equip new platforms or upgrade existing platforms to meet the NATO mandate for modernised crypto modes.

Main features:

Multi-mode:

• NATO interoperable crypto modes used in association with NATO conventional communication modes (fixed frequency, Have Quick I/II, SATURN): legacy crypto modes (VINSON/SAVILLE) and modernised crypto modes (STAC-IS/Suite A and Suite B).
• High data rate IP crypto capabilities (up to 20 Mbps) to provide NATO Secret level security for the new advanced networking waveforms coming with the SYNAPS family. These high data rate capabilities can also be used to secure specific LOS datalinks or satcom links.

High-grade security:

• TEMPEST in accordance with SDIP-27 level A standard
• Certified to NATO Secret level by SECAN

Airborne:

• Qualified to withstand the most demanding airborne environments, including fighters and combat helicopters.

Compact:

• Half-size KY format for easier integration and replacement of obsolete NATO crypto devices such as KY-58/KY-100 or equivalent.