Overview
The Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) is a family of software-programmable tactical radios. They will provide combat personnel with voice, data, and video communications that are interoperable among all battlefield participants regardless of the branch of service.
Capabilities
JTRS will be used by all branches of the military, and it will possess the following capabilities:
- A new, wideband, networked waveform that provides mobile connectivity and access to IP-based information posted on the network across the battle space
- Sufficient bandwidth for voice, data, and video communications
- Compatibility with the 23 waveforms currently in use by the DoD and interoperability between all service branches
Project Team
The Boeing Company is the prime contractor for the JTRS GMR program, which will be implemented on U.S. Army ground vehicles. Other team members include the following organizations:
- Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (ground vehicle systems integration and network management)
- Rockwell Collins (waveform and hardware development)
- BAE Systems (waveform and hardware development)
- Harris RF Communications Division (hardware)
For more information, read the Joint Tactical Radio System Ground Mobile Radios (PDF) overview.
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