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In today's joint military operational environment, secure, real-time information is a critical requirement for strategic and
tactical superiority. To support this critical need, the U.S. Department of Defense's (DoD) next generation radio communication
system, the Joint Tactical Radio Systems (JTRS), will provide wireless connectivity and interoperability for ground mobile,
man-portable, maritime and airborne forces operating within the Global Information Grid (GIG). Over the last 20 years, our
experience in radio communications, networking and tactical data link systems has helped pave the way for a key role on the
next generation radio communication system.
Ground Mobile Radio (GMR) program
As a member of the Boeing Ground Mobile Radio (GMR) team, Rockwell Collins is a leader in the development of ground vehicular
JTRS solutions. We are a principal developer for many of the Software Communications Architecture (SCA) compliant waveforms
and have demonstrated several of these waveforms in ongoing operational assessments. The Rockwell Collins developed modular
GMR architecture reduces total life cycle costs for communications hardware on battlefield mobile platforms. The GMR radio
system provides an open scalable platform with multiple reprogrammable channels and is able to run all JTRS Operational Requirement
Document (ORD) waveforms in the 2 MHz to 2 GHz spectrum. The open systems architecture offers Line Replaceable Units (LRU)
defined at the lowest operational level for flexibility and greatly improved logistics support simplified test repair and
upgrade in the field.
Handheld/Manpack/Small Form Fit (HMS) program
The JTRS Handheld/Manpack/Small Form Fit (HMS) program provides embedded communications to the Future Combat Systems (FCS).
It consists of the manpack, handheld, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) (Class I, II, III and IV), Non Line-of-Sight-Launch System
(NLOS-LS), Land Warrior, small unmanned ground vehicle (SUGV), unattended ground sensor (UGS) and Intelligent Munitions Systems
(IMS). As a member of the General Dynamics HMS Team, Rockwell Collins once again brings extensive hardware and waveform software
development expertise to offer advanced JTRS technology to man-portable and small form-fit communications.
MIDS-JTRS (MIDS-J)
Data Link Solutions (DLS), a joint venture between BAE Systems and Rockwell Collins, delivers the Multifunction Information Distribution System (MIDS);
a series of high-performance, best-value, second generation Link 16 terminals. These open-architecture terminals, based on
commercial standards, bring an affordable, flexible, Link 16 solution to fighter aircraft, command and control centers and
ships. DLS is also performing on a contract to transition the MIDS to be compliant with the JTRS Software Communication Architecture
(SCA) and to add broadband, multi-channel capability to the standard MIDS terminal. MIDS-J will add software applications
for expanded capability and enable enhanced operational effectiveness without consuming additional space, weight or power.
DLS and Thales have signed an agreement to cooperatively produce and sell MIDS terminals as part of the JTRS Program. Aircraft
such as tankers, transport and rotary wing, along with maritime and fixed sites are all potential users of this new communication
and data link terminal.
Please contact Rockwell Collins for more information on our JTRS offerings.
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