What does TCDL stand for?

The unmanned aerial systems tactical common data link assembly (UTA), will be fully integrated with Apache Block III target acquisition system and pilot night vision sensors.

During the test, the Apache proved capable of controlling the UAS via a Tactical Common Data Link connection.

Fire Scout In the United States, meanwhile, Northrop Grumman's Fire Scout has demonstrated that it could do two things at the same time whilst flying, namely transmitting simultaneous digital video from both a Telephonics RDR1700B multi-mode maritime radar and a Flir Star Satire III electro-optical/infrared sensor using its tactical common data link developed by Cubic.

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Northrop Grumman MQ-8B Fire Scout completed its first flight carrying Flir System's Brite Star II electro-optical/infrared payload and using the Cubic's Tactical Common Data Link.

Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) and BAE SYSTEMS, representing a world partnership in the development of wideband Tactical Common Data Link (TCDL) solutions, recently announced the successful completion of a six-month prototype deployment of Ku-band TCDL equipment onboard the USS Constellation (CV-64) Battle Group.

AAI also is incorporating the Tactical Common Data Link (TCDL) onto Shadow aircraft to provide greater communications bandwidth and data security.

Army's Multi-Role Tactical Common Data Link (MR-TCDL).

The Defense Department, she added, is taking steps to address these problems by equipping some drones with the tactical common data link and by developing common ground control stations to improve interoperability.