for defence
extending the range of tactical radio communications Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) while maintaining Communications on the Move (COTM).
Slingshot in Defence
SlingShot uses commercial satellites to extend the range of in-service UHF and VHF tactical radios over 1000s of miles.
In the dynamic realm of military operations, seamless communication is the cornerstone of success. However, traditional UHF and VHF radios often face limitations in terms of range and effectiveness, particularly in challenging environments. Enter Spectra Group’s groundbreaking SlingShot system, a revolutionary device that redefines tactical communications, empowering forces with unparalleled connectivity and resilience.
Applications
- Long range unified communications network
- By creating a single, secure, L-Band network, SlingShot enables inter-agency and coalition operations to communicate, irrespective of the radios they are equipped with. Such capability makes peace-keeping, anti-piracy, disaster relief and major event support easier, cheaper and more effective.
- COMSEC in RF noisy environments
- Maintain communications with COMSEC in RF noisy environments; provide single hop links over 1000s km with Secure Voice over L-Band satellite with Crypto pass-through.
- Long range data communications and Artillery Fire-Planning
- Low-power solution for data, mitigating the effects of terrain, noise, and distance. Transfer files and email to and from deployed assets over wider area deployments with speed and accuracy. Enabling new potential for multi-national fire plan synchronisation, as well as delivering greater security to deployed assets
- Blue Force and Friendly tracking
- This low-power solution for text and tracking mitigates the effects of terrain, noise, and distance. So users can track Blue Force, Friendly Forces and deployed assets over increased ranges, enabling greater security for all.
Features & Benefits
- Key Features
- – Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) secure voice and data
– Communications On The Move (COTM)
– Multi-Platform
– Interoperability
– Low SWaP
– Use in-service radios - C2 over multi-platform operations
- Works on the person and land, water, and air platforms moving at speed. Includes rotary-wing aircraft. Coordinated command and control enables more flexible, adaptable, and safer mission planning and execution.
- Flexible Mission Planning
- Flexible and adaptive mission planning for wide-area deployments.
- Faster Situational Response
- Receive immediate intelligence from remote assets and respond with speed, knowing there is no requirement to set and secure radio repeater stations.
- Increased Security
- Increase operator and mission security by enabling communication over extensive areas. Without the need to pause or locate a satellite, deployed units can move quickly and unobtrusively.
Slingshot Variants and Uses
Vehicle
The SlingShot Vehicle system offers a small “hamburger” omni-directional antenna with various mounting options, in addition to power choices to fit the frame requirements.
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Manpack
The SlingShot Manpack system is low in Size, Weight and Power and uniquely allows the dismounted soldier to maintain BLOS comms without having to pause and locate the satellite.
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Aviation
Always have air support within the tactical radio net with the SlingShot Aviation System. Secure Beyond Line of Sight secure comms on rotary and fixed-wing aircraft.
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Maritime
The Maritime version of the SlingShot system provides a robust Maritime antenna with various mounting options for use on waterborne, including fast-moving, craft.
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STOCS
The robust and weatherproof SlingShot Tactical Operation Centre System allows the radio to be placed in an Operation Centre positioned away from the antenna.
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Whether you are SOF or international peacekeeping, command and control is still paramount, and SlingShot makes this much more effective in fluid situations. Maintaining communications on the move over large areas without the use of repeaters is a force multiplier and has been described by users as a battle-winning capability.
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how SlingShot enables BLOS COTM (beyond line of sight communications on the move) using in-service tactical radios, on all platforms.
Get In Touch
For more information on Spectra Group’s SlingShot system please contact our team:
- Tel: +44(0)845 260 0444
- Fax: +44(0)845 260 0445
- Email: enquiries@spectra-group.co.uk
Or fill out our enquiry form and we will contact you shortly. You can also download the SlingShot brochure for more details about SlingShot product systems and applications.