Data Link Solutions LLC
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Data Link Solutions is a joint venture entity that was created in 1996 between GEC-Marconi Hazeltine (now known as BAE Systems
) and Rockwell Collins
for the purpose of developing, manufacturing and supporting the Joint Tactical Information Distribution System
(JTIDS).
DLS is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, IA and also has facilities in Wayne, NJ.
The company has the extensive contract experience in JTIDS Class 2 / 2H / 2M, the MIDS Fighter Data Link (FDL) and the MIDS Low Volume Terminal (LVT-1), with over $275 million in contracts to date and production deliveries started for MIDS LVT and FDL terminals.
In June 2006 Data Link Solutions (DLS) and Thales Group
entered into an agreement to cooperatively produce and sell Multi-functional Information Distribution System
(MIDS) terminals for the Joint Tactical Radio System
(JTRS). DLS is leading the development effort on MIDS JTRS under an $82 million product improvement program contract.
In August 2007 Data Link Solutions received a $28 million order for Multifunctional Information Distribution System-Low Volume Terminals (MIDS-LVT
) from the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) in San Diego. The terminals will be installed in the U.S. Navy F/A-18 and EA-6B, U.S. Air Force F-16, B-1
, B-2 and B-52 as well as other battle elements.
BAE Systems Electronics and Integrated Solutions
BAE Systems Electronics, Intelligence & Support is one of two operating groups of BAE Systems Inc., the North American subsidiary of UK-based BAE Systems.-History:...
) and Rockwell Collins
Rockwell Collins
Rockwell Collins, Inc. is a large United States-based international company headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, primarily providing aviation and information technology systems and services to governmental agencies and aircraft manufacturers.- History :...
for the purpose of developing, manufacturing and supporting the Joint Tactical Information Distribution System
Joint Tactical Information Distribution System
The Joint Tactical Information Distribution System is an L band TDMA network radio system used by the United States armed forces and their allies to support data communications needs, principally in the air and missile defense community...
(JTIDS).
DLS is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, IA and also has facilities in Wayne, NJ.
The company has the extensive contract experience in JTIDS Class 2 / 2H / 2M, the MIDS Fighter Data Link (FDL) and the MIDS Low Volume Terminal (LVT-1), with over $275 million in contracts to date and production deliveries started for MIDS LVT and FDL terminals.
In June 2006 Data Link Solutions (DLS) and Thales Group
Thales Group
The Thales Group is a French electronics company delivering information systems and services for the aerospace, defense, transportation and security markets...
entered into an agreement to cooperatively produce and sell Multi-functional Information Distribution System
MIDS
MIDS may refer to:*Geneva Master in International Dispute Settlement, an educational program*Multifunctional Information Distribution System, a communication component* mobile Internet devices...
(MIDS) terminals for the Joint Tactical Radio System
Joint Tactical Radio System
The Joint Tactical Radio System is planned to be the next-generation voice-and-data radio used by the U.S. military in field operations after 2010...
(JTRS). DLS is leading the development effort on MIDS JTRS under an $82 million product improvement program contract.
In August 2007 Data Link Solutions received a $28 million order for Multifunctional Information Distribution System-Low Volume Terminals (MIDS-LVT
MIDS
MIDS may refer to:*Geneva Master in International Dispute Settlement, an educational program*Multifunctional Information Distribution System, a communication component* mobile Internet devices...
) from the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) in San Diego. The terminals will be installed in the U.S. Navy F/A-18 and EA-6B, U.S. Air Force F-16, B-1
B-1 Lancer
The Rockwell B-1 LancerThe name "Lancer" is only applied to the B-1B version, after the program was revived. is a four-engine variable-sweep wing strategic bomber used by the United States Air Force...
, B-2 and B-52 as well as other battle elements.