Commanding
officers onboard these MCMVs now benefit from full military communications
capability at all classification levels, enabling improved operations
in bandwidth-hungry ISTAR operations. These services form part of Airbus
Defence and Space’s AuroraGlobal portfolio providing integrated
satcom solutions, ensuring that vessels are fully connected to the wider
maritime coalition network using the latest global IP baseband (GiN)
infrastructure.
This programme is an example of how Airbus Defence and Space is working
with the UK MOD (Ministry of Defence) to achieve optimal value for existing
assets, by consistently updating associated technologies and infrastructure
to meet the growing and evolving demands of users.
“Communications and information are critical to warfare. Not only
has the new DMM satcom fit made routine work faster and more efficient,
but I am now able to engage effectively at the Task Group level securely
and effortlessly,” said Lieutenant Commander Ashley Spencer, Commanding
Officer on HMS Ramsey. “My situational awareness tools have been
enhanced by the upgrade and my capacity to receive processed intelligence
much improved.”
Airbus Defence and Space is set to equip an additional two vessels in
the UK with full capability and is in discussions with the UK MOD to
extend it across the full MCMV fleet.
“The Armed Forces in the UK need to have the most advanced capabilities
possible, with vessels equipped to play a complete role in future operations,”
said Colin Paynter, Head of UK government satellite communications at
Airbus Defence and Space. “Airbus Defence and Space has worked
closely with the Royal Navy to design, test and deliver this important
capability to this MCMV programme.” |
Four
UK Royal Navy Mine Counter Measure Vessels (MCMVs) operating in the
Arabian Gulf have been upgraded to state-of-the-art military X-band
satellite communications – with more vessels set to follow. Picture:
Airbus Defence and Space