Softwaredefined radio is key to seamless and effective. Germany adopts the essor high data rate waveform hdr wf developed by a4essor joint venture. This purchase will enhance the software defined radio capabilities within the bundeswehr and equip wtd 81 with a high performance hardware platform integrated with the necessary software and waveform development tools to support the software communications architecture sca. An afghan man walks past a german bundeswehr soldier talking on.
Software defined radio sdr is a wellestablished concept in the military domain where the radio is no longer the physical manufacturing of a single waveform but becomes a computer host onto which different waveforms can be loaded. The company has demonstrated the implementation of current thirdparty waveforms on the software defined radio while preserving intellectual property rights, satisfying todays requirements for. A software defined radio sdr is subject to a permitbutask pba procedure prior to equipment authorization. New software defined radios for the german army european. Military radio needs have evolved past basic voice and data communication. The german federal ministry of defense mod has selected telefunken radio communications systems racoms, to equip its infantry units with the pnr advanced soldier radio, part of elbit systems elynx family of software defined radios sdr. Simply loading a new software variant and smaller updates or applications onto the module can accordingly reintegrate entire radio equipment families. Germany has officially joined the european secure software defined radio essor programme and the operational capability 1 oc1 phase. Digital tactical communications for german army command. Recent procurements for the vjtf 2023 are making a start on the endtoend digital command radio link over the first mile.
Bwb is the centralized procurement organization for the german armed forces bundeswehr. Thales has been awarded contracts to develop a vhfuhf radio module and national waveforms for the german software defined radio program, svfua. A softwaredefined manpack radio that can do most of the above list would likely be noticeably heavier, bulkier and pricier than a communicationsonly radio, but this might be worth it. Army rangers test new softwaredefined radio article. The aim of the project is not only to develop the base unit, but also to demonstrate that it can be seriesproduced. Svfua operates on the principle of the softwaredefined radio and offers secure, trustworthy communications up to the classification level secret. It will produce and deliver the first instalment of the overall svfua system by 2020. Battle management modernisation efforts continue digital. After all, separate solutions would have redundant components and weigh much more in sum. Software defined radios allow soldiers to adapt to cyber. Germany picks its lead vendor for european tactical radio program.
Software defined radios allow soldiers to adapt to cyber threats. Software defined radio sdr sdr can be defined as a communication apparatus where the transmitter and receiver functionality can be modified or changed by software, without making any physical changes to the hardware. Software defined radio adds a new dimension to military. Studies in softwaredefined radio system implementation. Softwaredefined radio sdr is the solution that makes seamless communication on the battlefield possible. The new radios will be used at the platoon and company levels. In its purest form, and sdr receiver might consist simply of an analogtodigital convert chip connected to an antenna. In the near future, the svfua may also carry the paneuropean essor european secure software defined radio hdr waveform should.
The past several years has seen a proliferation of software defined radio sdr data collection systems and processing platforms designed for gnss receiver applications or those that support gnss bands. Svfua operates on the principle of the softwaredefined radio and. The states of germany are not allowed to maintain armed forces of their own, since the german constitution states that matters of defense fall into the sole responsibility of the federal government. This purchase will enhance the software defined radio capabilities within the bundeswehr and equip wtd 81 with a high performance hardware platform integrated with the necessary software and waveform development tools to support the software. Bundeswehr germany armed forces page 11 world defense. The indian army is in the process of procuring multifunctional radio sets known as software defined radio sdr, which will increase the versatilit.
The svfua program will provide next generation radio technology to the bundeswehr. Svfua operates on the principle of the software defined radio sdr and offers secure, trustworthy communications up to the classification. Software defined radio attempts to place much or most of the complex signal handling involved in communications receivers and transmitters into the digital dsp style. A chapter detailing software architecture summarizes the jtrs and sdrf proposals and discusses potential software radio languages. The aim of the project is not only to develop the base unit. Cassidian, the defence and security division of eads, has paved the way for the overall integration of the german armed forces new softwaredefined radio communications system kommsysbw by delivering the systems first electronic components in due time.
Bundeswehr germany armed forces page world defense. Guidelines for providing a software operational description for the pba and equipment authorization are provided in the attachment below. This study, which analyzed and demonstrated the use of new technologies for the wideband, highlysecure transmission of information, is the basis for the svfua. Towards sdr standardisation for military applications. Software defined system is the industrys response to the ever increasing complexity and flexibility requirements of todays electronic systems. R esearchers can evaluate and attack all kind s of wireless systems without having to invest in expensive hardware or circuitry making equipment. The setup is based on a cooperation with the bundeswehr technical center for information technology and electronics wtd 81.
When most people think of radios, they think of the amfm radios in their cars, handheld twoway radios, or cb radios. Thales to develop module for german software defined radio. The commission has established a permit but ask pba procedure see publication. July 4, 2019 july 4, 2019 dp press releases 0 comments airborne radio, anarc190, l3harris falcon wideband airborne hf radio, l3harris technologies, softwaredefined radio sdr, u. Softwaredefined radios 4 studies in software defined radio system implementation introduction radios are essential parts of everyday human communications, whether people realize it or not. Softwaredefined radio sdr is a radio communication system where components that have been traditionally implemented in hardware e. These systems are the basis for the bundeswehrs future generations of software defined radios. This allows you to react to changing requirements in a timely and costeffective manner. Its basis is the intention of the bundeswehr to be ready with the. This is a huge departure from other hardwarebased radios like the prrs that are used by the military. Germany joins european secure software defined radio essor. Software defined radio for 3g wireless communications. Army to buy software defined radio system for better.
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