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Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Boeing completes communications modification on Saudi AWACS aircraft

The Boeing Company has completed a major communications upgrade on the first of five Saudi E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft as part of a $49.2 million contract.

Installation and checkout of the aircraft were performed at the Boeing Military Flight Center in Seattle.

The enhancement, known as Link 16, is a secure, jam-resistant, digital data link that allows military aircraft, ships and ground units to exchange tactical pictures in near real time.

Link 16 also supports the exchange of text messages and imagery data and provides additional channels for digital voice.

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