Tadiran Communications recently announced (Sep 22) that it had won a Ministry of Defense tender to supply advanced network-based communications systems for the Israel Defense Forces.
The complete turnkey system solution adds a new dimension to the IDF’s communications arsenal and expands the concept of its “Network-Centric Warfare” (NCW) solutions. The project is being carried out by the Systems Division of Tadiran Communications.
This complete system project for the IDF will be carried out over two and a half years and is estimated to total some $15 million for the company in the first stage. The total amount of entire project, if expanded beyond this, has not been determined.
The project’s technological solution is based on wireless broadband WiMAX technology to develop and deliver long-range, high-capacity broadband data, video and voice telecommunications system for the IDF’s various branches from central control centers. This “network-centric warfare” solution enables all combat units and commands use a single Internet network that includes all battlefield information.
In order to deploy the solutions, Tadiran Communications is cooperating with several leading companies in the industry, including Airspan Israel.
According to Tadiran Communications Vice President for Marketing, Amos Weizman, “We view this contract as a significant strategic project that will help secure our position as this client’s leading supplier, and strengthen our company’s position as a leading supplier of advanced, innovative radio system solutions to armed forces around the world as well. This project’s scope is significant, and will serves as the prototype and infrastructure for network-based projects for other defense organizations.”
