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ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have successfully set up a demonstrator for the secure cross-domain networking of military aircraft.The demonstrator, which is based at ESG, proves the interoperability between the real-time network for networked operations management "OPAL" developed by the IAI (referred to by ESG as "NEOS - Network Enabled Operations Support") and the tactical data connection Link 16, writes the ESG in a press release.

The collaboration aims to provide a German gateway solution that seamlessly converts messages between Link 16 and the real-time decentralized network OPAL/NEOS, according to ESG. The demonstrator is said to represent a step forward in improving information sharing and the efficiency of air combat operations. By integrating Link 16, used by NATO and allied forces, into the innovative NEOS/OPAL network, the companies say the Interoperability between different platforms and the efficiency of operations are greatly improved.

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ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH and the Israeli company IAI want to offer the German armed forces a robust solution based on tried-and-tested high technology for secure, cross-domain networking of all dimensions of future deployment scenarios. (Graphic: IAI)

Dies eröffne neue Möglichkeiten für einen sicheren und effizienten Datenaustausch in Echtzeit zwischen verschiedenen luftgestützten Systemen, was ein höheres Maß an Situationsbewusstsein und eine effektivere Entscheidungsfindung bei komplexen Operationen in allen Dimensionen gewährleiste.

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According to the announcement, the gateway developed by ESG is a key element of the demonstrator. It seamlessly translates and converts messages between the incumbent Link-16 network and NEOS/OPAL, ensuring the seamless flow of critical real-time information without compromising security or reliability, ESG explains.

This demonstrates the potential of connecting existing standardized systems with a state-of-the-art, decentralized communications and application cloud to meet the evolving operational needs of modern command and control and air defense.

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