TEWKSBURY, MA--(Marketwire - August 16, 2010) - Tactical Communications Group (TCG), the leading independent supplier of tactical data link (TDL) software solutions for military test, training and operational users worldwide, and DRS ICAS, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of DRS Defense Solutions, today announced they have signed a new technology collaboration and marketing agreement aimed at developing and marketing more cost effective, portable data link communications system for use on aircraft, ships and other military platforms needing quick-to-field, and highly affordable tactical data link capabilities.
Under the terms of the partnership, DRS ICAS and TCG will undertake joint development efforts to evaluate the benefits of combing TCG's market-leading tactical data link software with several of DRS's hardware military communications systems and technologies, including adding a Link 11 data link processing capability to DRS' new DTS-K terminal set for surface operations. The companies have also agreed to cooperate on joint go-to-market programs for any new solutions resulting from these efforts.
"Having DRS and TCG partner on developing innovative products is a natural fit that brings significant complementary capabilities together to meet urgent warfighter needs," said Logen Thiran, President DRS ICAS, SVP DRS Defense Solutions. "We anticipate that the results of our new efforts will allow our global air and naval customers to have cost-effective alternatives to the expensive solutions offered by major prime defense contractors today."
DTS-K provides Link-11 Data Terminal Set (DTS) and KG-40A crypto functionality in a single chassis for surface platforms. Compared to older systems, the DTS-K saves size, weight and power (SWaP), increases reliability and provides more data link functionality. It also provides a clear upgrade path for future data link requirements, such as Link 22. TCG's tactical data link software solutions enable high fidelity tactical data link capabilities on a quick-to-field, cost-effective basis. The combination of TCG's software with DRS's products result in new alternatives for defense customers, which are optimally efficient from a size, weight and power perspective, highly cost-effective, and quick to deploy.
"We are pleased to partner with DRS to bring advanced data link capabilities to DRS's new products," said Marty McDonough, President and CEO of TCG. "DRS's expertise in deploying integrated products supporting the warfighter, combined with TCG's focus on tactical data link software and passion for exceptional user interface design, will ensure customers receive critical capabilities faster and at a much lower cost with our off the shelf solutions."
About DRS Defense Solutions
DRS Defense Solutions, LLC, is headquartered in Bethesda MD and is composed of six lines of business with more than 3,000 employees around the globe. DRS Defense Solutions is a diversified business providing advanced products, services and systems integration in the areas of intelligence and sensor technologies, security, cyber warfare, sonar, communications. DRS is a leading supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, intelligence agencies and prime contractors worldwide. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Finmeccanica S.p.A. (FNC.MI) which employs more than 73,000 people worldwide. For more information about DRS Technologies, please visit the company's website at www.drs.com.
About Tactical Communications Group
Founded in 1993, Tactical Communications Group (TCG) is the leading independent worldwide supplier of tactical data link software solutions for military communications worldwide. Its powerful, flexible software solutions minimize the time, cost and effort required to build, integrate, test and deploy military systems that need connectivity and interoperability with tactical data link networks. TCG's complete tactical data link (TDL) product line includes military testing software used to ensure compliance of TDL solutions to military standards with TCG's BOSS™ testing solution, military Link-16 training systems for battlefield readiness with TCG's GTS training solution and live operational systems for secure warfighter communications enabling better operational coordination and increased mission effectiveness with TCG's LinkPRO™ software. TCG's customers include some of the leading military organizations, systems integrators and test agencies worldwide. TCG is headquartered in Tewksbury, MA with offices in Newport News, VA and San Diego, CA. For additional information, please visit us at www.g2tcg.com or call at 978-654-4800.
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