Battle management modernisation efforts continue digital. Bittium tough sdr handheld is a next generation software defined radio sdr based tactical handheld radio for individual soldiers, such as squad or platoon leader. Secure softwaredefined radio project secure, versatile radio for last mile communications to utility distribution automation devices. Recent procurements for the vjtf 2023 are making a start on the endtoend digital command radio link over the first mile.
Microwave journal content on softwaredefined radio the french defence procurement agency dga has awarded thales the development contract for the contact programme, which is designed to equip the majority of the french forces platforms with nextgeneration tactical radios incorporating innovative softwaredefined radio technology. The global software defined radio market size was estimated at usd 20. Increase in defense expenditure to improve defense communication systems is a major factor driving the. Germany adopts the essor high data rate waveform hdr wf. While the concept of sdr is not new, the rapidly evolving capabilities of digital electronics. Interoperable taktische kommunikation deutschland tritt essor bei. Softwaredefined radio sdr technology has evolved significantly over the years and is able to cater to the specific needs of military communications. The thalesbuilt synaps radio communications platform is based on contact, a softwaredefined radio t.
In addition, synaps radios are reprogrammable and ready to accommodate new standards in. Thales rolls out softwaredefined tactical radio at. The maritime unmanned antisubmarine system musas aims to develop and deliver an advanced command, control and communications c3 service architecture, for antisubmarine warfare, taking advantage of cuttingedge technology and artificial intelligence, in order to counter area denial methods of adversaries. The european secure softwaredefined radio essor programme was designed to develop and produce european sdr products for fielding.
Identity management from a secure perspective federal. Army technology is using cookies we use them to give you the best experience. Global software defined radio sdr information technology. Softwaredefined radio rtlsdr rtl2832u and software. The full list of 14 new videos can be found on the software defined radio. Software defined radio market size global sdr industry. The discussion ranged from observations about micro segmenting networks to software defined perimeters. Software defined radio market 2019 global industry extensive. Since 2009, the essor programme has been developing the european software defined radio technology for its operational use in coalition. Different projects are carried out for the advancement of software defined radio, such as speak easy radio program, thee u. A websdr is a softwaredefined radio receiver connected to the internet, allowing many listeners to listen and tune it simultaneously. Background communication to and from utility distribution automation devices provides greater system reliability and uptime, faster restoration, and more cost effective operations.
Essor european secure software defined radio programme continues into the development of operational capability 1 oc1. The joint communications architecture is based on the european secure software defined radio program, the partners noted. Started in 2009 as a real technological challenge, essor has. The sca is an implementationindependent, architectural framework that specifies a standardized infrastructure for a software defined radio.
Increase in defense expenditure to improve defense communication systems is a major factor driving the demand for software defined radio systems. The impact of the software defined radio technology will affect the network operators, end users, oem suppliers, handset manufacturers, and. Software defined radio article about software defined radio. For example, a software defined cellphone could be used in any country in the world. Feb 23, 2020 in middecember 2019, the budget and defense committee of the german parliament agreed to join the european secure software defined radio essor project the transeuropean interoperability initiative for armed forces at the tactical level. Software defined radio sdr market for communication by. The need for these improvements led programs such as the european secure software defined radio essor program to define its own scabased sdr software architectures. In the near future, the svfua may also carry the pan european essor european secure software defined radio hdr waveform should germany join finland, france, italy, poland, spain and sweden in this initiative. The full list of 14 new videos can be found on the software defined radio academy youtube channel. Germany has officially joined the european secure software defined radio essor programme and the operational capability 1 oc1 phase. Essor is also a candidate for the nato specification and standard. Electra radio european secure softwaredefined radio. Apr 21, 2018 softwaredefined radio sdr technology has evolved significantly over the years and is able to cater to the specific needs of military communications. In addition to the european high data rate waveform, the first phase of the program produced and validated the definition for the european software defined radio architecture which was ported and qualified on six different european platforms.
European secure software defined radio essor eine wellenform mit. Jun, 2016 thales has introduced at the eurosatory 2016 trade exhibition a software defined broadband tactical radio designed to support command, control, computers, communications and intelligence systems. Software defined radio article about software defined. The aim of the essor program is to develop the european software defined radio technology in order to improve the capabilities for cooperation in coalition operations. At the same time, these improvements enhanced the ability to migrate legacy waveforms to an sca model. The aim of the essor programme is to develop pan european software defined radio sdr technology in order to improve the ability of armed forces to cooperate in coalition operation. Essor european secure software defined radio programme continues into the development of operational capability 1 oc1 tue, nov 07, 2017 10. Italian software defined radio exits the lab for the field. Jun 17, 2016 the demonstration is designed to show how different european military units can communicate in joint operations using a common waveform regardless of the actual radio platforms they use. Software defined radio is basically a radio communication technology in which all or some of the physical layer functions are software defined. Most sites let you tune the radio to a different frequency and listen to ham radio online for a few minutes. The first phase of the programme was successfully completed in 2015. The software server lets many users simultaneously tune the sdr to different frequencies to listen to.
Softwaredefined airborne radio for secure military. Secure softwaredefined radio project department of energy. Pages in category software defined radio the following 20 pages are in this category, out of 20 total. European secure software defined radio essor is a planned european union eu permanent structured cooperation project for the development of common technologies for european military software defined radio systems, to guarantee the interoperability and security of voice and data communications between eu forces in joint operations, on a variety of platforms. The european secure software defined radio essor programme was designed to develop and produce european sdr products for fielding. Secure atm cdma softwaredefined radio transport research and innovation monitoring and information system. Germany is now officially a member of the european secure software defined radio essor programme and the operational capability 1 oc1 phase. The program was started in 2009 under the umbrella.
Secure atm cdma softwaredefined radio trimis european. Occareda exchange of letter on european secure software. European secure softwaredefined radio essor is a planned european union eu permanent structured cooperation project for the development of. In a major step towards the use of essor european secure software defined radio technology by international military coalitions, germany adopts the essor hdr waveform and joins the programme for its further development. Sdr is viewed as an enabler of global roaming and as a unique platform for the rapid introduction of new services into existing live networks. Websdr web software defined radio systems was developed by pa3fwm. Softwaredefined radio enables wireless devices to be easily updated to new or later versions of the air interface, and it allows multiple interfaces to be supported. The demonstration is designed to show how different european military units can communicate in joint operations using a common waveform regardless of the actual radio platforms they use. The original webcontrolled shortwave radio drake r8 communications receiver 110 khz to 30 mhz located in reston, va usa. However, the move from a hardware to a software radio generated security issues. It started with a feasibility study to include an sdr, as defined by the jtrs program, in the mids lvt form, fit and function.
The software defined radio technology fits very well into a. Bittium continues the development of essor high data rate. They will enable a wide range of configurations to meet the various operational requirements. European secure software defined radio programme adds new. The italian mods participation in mids jtrs is through selex communications in collaboration with other european countries. Essor european secure software defined radio programme. Germany joins european secure software defined radio essor. Green hills software and communications research centre. Softwaredefined radio sdr is a radio communication system where components that have been traditionally implemented in hardware e. This website is not intended for users located within the european economic area.
Leonardos software defined radio communications in the. Maritime unmanned antisubmarine system musas pesco. Mark brierley speaks to philippe margot of the european secure software defined radio programme to find out how six european partners are making this a reality. The thalesbuilt synaps radio communications platform is based on contact, a software defined radio t. The european secure software defined radio aims to develop common technologies for european military radios. Mar 26, 2019 different projects are carried out for the advancement of software defined radio, such as speak easy radio program, thee u. Software defined radio market 2019 global industry.
Essor european secure software defined radio the main scope of this project is to provide architecture of software defined radio sdr for military purposes and a military high data waveform hdr wf compliant with such architecture, thus offering the normative referential required for development and production of software radios in europe. European secure softwaredefined radio essor is a planned european union eu permanent structured cooperation project for the development of common technologies for european military software defined radio systems, to guarantee the interoperability and security of voice and data communications between eu forces in joint operations, on a variety of platforms. The star programme, by providing a secure, trustable and high capacity radio system, allows handling the. Thales has introduced at the eurosatory 2016 trade exhibition a softwaredefined broadband tactical radio designed to support command, control, computers, communications and intelligence systems. For example, a softwaredefined cellphone could be used in any country in the world. Santa barbara, canovember 2, 2005green hills software, inc. The maritime unmanned antisubmarine system musas aims to develop and deliver an advanced command, control and communications c3 service architecture, for antisubmarine warfare, taking advantage of cuttingedge technology and artificial intelligence, in. Land tactical communications market, forecast to 2028. European secure software defined radio essor program. Several new software defined radio talks have been released on youtube this week from the big european 2018 friedrichshafen ham radio convention which just finished this month. Software defined radio enables wireless devices to be easily updated to new or later versions of the air interface, and it allows multiple interfaces to be supported. Mcintyre takes his federal experience and shows listeners how to apply identity management from a secure perspective. With the radio it is possible to bring broadband data transfer and voice to mobile troops starting from brigade level and all the way across the battlefield.
Software defined radio sdr is one of the most important topics of research, and indeed development, in the area of mobile and personal communications. Leonardos software defined radio communications in the times. A key technology in the deployment of many defense related sdrs is the software communications architecture sca. In 2006, eda established the project team software defined radio sdr with the goal to define a common european concept and position on sdr architecture developments, promoting the working relations with the most important sdr stakeholders and coordinating the vision, policies and initiatives for emergence of sdr developments that serve european interest and autonomy. New software defined radios for the german army european. Sdr technology makes it possible that all listeners tune independently, and thus listen to differentsignals. The adoption of these technologies as a standard will guarantee the interoperability of eu forces in the framework of joint operations, regardless which radio platforms are used, thereby. Essor eine software defined radioarchitektur fur militarische. There is an ever increasing number of servers being activated.
Leonardo is one of the leading partners of the essor european secure software defined radio consortium, whose purpose is to establish a shared eu radio architecture, ensuring that all products of the swavesdr family are always in line and compatible with the development of new waveforms. At european level, icao in the acp workgroup has initiated an analysis and first selection of potential radio solutions. In the near future, the svfua may also carry the paneuropean essor european secure software defined radio hdr waveform should germany join finland, france, italy, poland, spain and sweden in. European secure software defined radio sdr technology, has. Joint tactical radio system jtrs program, and the european secure. Arturo alfonsomeirino, director of occar, signed the contract in.