Reliable exchange of tactical data are of primary importance to coordinate the actions of ships, airborne platforms and land-based units to achieve mission goals. Link Y Mk2 offers the possibility to exchange tactical data between multiple military platforms: reliable, secure and simple.

The Link Y Mk2 tactical data link network acts as a “force multiplier”: available tactical data is shared over self-managing and adaptive radio networks for the following purposes:

• Tactical Picture Compilation
• Tactical Orders
• Status Reporting
• Over-The-Horizon Targeting support

Link Y Mk2 data link offers functionality which is comparable to NATO Link 11, but with enhanced capabilities, and using (software-embedded) national encryption.

Main benefits

• Dynamic Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) protocol
• Use of two radio frequencies (HF, VHF and/or UHF) in a single network
• Easy integration into any Combat Management System or Air Management System
• Simple network and mission preparation
• Automatically managed network and time slot allocation
  • No difficult ‘multiple’ networks
  • Easy entry and exit of any participating unit (sea, air and land)
  • Up to 31 active participants and unlimited passive participants
• Comprehensive track management capabilities; e.g. correlation and reporting responsibility