Collins Aerospace, a business unit of RTX, has delivered the first networked communications airborne radio to a European nation.
The Polish Ministry of Defense will outfit its C-130H Hercules fleet with Collins’ TruNet AR-1500, ak software-defined radio designed for modern battlefield communications.
The TruNet AR-1500 is an international version of Collins’ U.S. ARC-210 radio, offering the same extensive frequency range and performance as the ARC-210 Gen6. This advanced system includes a variety of waveforms and expanded capabilities such as L-Band and Link-22 data links, catering to the direct commercial sale market. Built on the latest principles of software-defined radio architecture, the AR-1500 ensures secure, adaptable communication across diverse operational environments, with easy upgradeability to meet evolving mission requirements.
The AR-1500 is the only software-defined radio that offers L-Band capability. It provides expanded operational capabilities and delivers the latest in encryption and anti-jam technologies.