Tactical Data Link

Tactical Data Link (TDL) is used to ensure exchange of a Common Operating Picture (COP) between cooperating units.  Whether this COP being airborne, sea- or ground- based, a TDL is required to exchange real-time tactical data securely and reliable. TDL enables interoperability working in an international environment.

C-LINK is the collective name for the various TDL supported by the Terma C-Flex Command & Control system.

C-LINK can be used onboard different platforms, such as: ships, helicopters, Maritime Patrol- and Surveillance Aircrafts, Headquarters or Operation Centres. 

C-LINK is the collective name for the various Tactical Data Link’s (TDL) supported by C-Flex.

For NATO nations C-Flex supports:

• Link-11
• Link-16
• Link-22 (prepared for)
• JREAP C.

As an alternative for non-NATO nations Terma offers

• Link T

The Link T interface implemented is based on the Link-16 data model.

The C-LINK implementation is a fully integrated application in C-Flex and based on intuitive Windows based Human Machine Interface (HMI)/Graphical User Interface (GUI), ensuring ease of use to the operators and requiring a minimum of training and education.

The fundamental types of information, for which a C-LINK application in C-Flex can exchange data, are:

• Own Unit and Platform Status
• Tracks
• Track Management
• Electronic Warfare
• Anti Submarine Warfare
• Intelligence
• Commands
• Engagements
• Fighter Control / Mission Assignments
• Points/Lines/Areas
• Pointers
• Free text

C-LINK supports various means of communication depending on the TDL solution chosen:

• HF
• VHF
• UHF
• SatCom
• IP Networks (JRE/SimpleJ)