Cubic Receives Contract Extension for Delivery of Tactical Common Data Links to Support Watchkeeper Program
July 11 2016 - 7:00AM
Business Wire
Cubic Mission Solutions continues to provide
enhanced networked capabilities for UAV Tactical Systems Ltd.
Cubic Mission Solutions (CMS), a newly formed business division
of Cubic Corporation (NYSE: CUB), today announced a three-year
extension award of $1.4 million from UAV Tactical Systems Ltd.
(U-TacS) to provide additional Tactical Common Data Links (TCDL)
for U.K. Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) Watchkeeper Unmanned Aircraft
System (UAS) program. The Watchkeeper program, which is recognized
as Europe’s largest and most extensive UAS program, provides U.K.
armed forces with essential Intelligence, Surveillance, Target
acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTR).
Cubic’s high-speed and secure TCDL serves as the wireless
connection for transferring data and images from UAS to ground
control stations. The TCDL leverages digital signal processing to
accept and process high-volume sensor data generated on the air
vehicle for transmission to its ground stations. A simultaneous
uplink transmits control commands to the air vehicles and its
payload.
“Cubic’s TCDL is an integral component to the Watchkeeper system
as it delivers reliable, real-time data feeds to key decision
makers for greater situational awareness and operational
flexibility,” said Mike Twyman, president of Cubic Mission
Solutions. “We look forward to continuing our strong working
relationship with U-TacS in providing extensive networked
capabilities in support of U.K. MOD’s Watchkeeper program.”
The Watchkeeper system provides continuous surveillance in all
weather conditions and eliminates the need to deploy aircrews into
sensitive or harmful environments. U-TacS is responsible for
development, integration, test flights and manufacture of the UAS'
subsystems, including unmanned aircraft, ground control station and
other systems.
About Cubic Corporation
Cubic Corporation designs, integrates and operates systems,
products and services focused in the transportation, defense
training and secure communications markets. Cubic Transportation
Systems is a leading integrator of payment and information
technology and services to create intelligent travel solutions for
transportation authorities and operators. Cubic Global Defense is a
leading provider of live, virtual, constructive and game-based
training solutions, special operations and intelligence for the
U.S. and allied forces. Cubic Mission Solutions provides networked
Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence,
Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities for defense,
intelligence, security and commercial missions. For more
information about Cubic, please visit the company's website at
www.cubic.com or on Twitter @CubicCorp.
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