SDA Demonstrates Link 16 from Space for First Time Ever

Summary

KEY POINTS: 

1. Link 16 is a secure, tactical radio technology utilised by the ADF, NATO and Allied Nations. 
2. Link 16 enables communication between ground, air and sea forces. 
3. SDA tests involved signals communicating from satellites to ground receivers. 
4. New capability could change international joint military communications.  

References

• Media Check: Air & Space Forces Magazine (HIGH CREDIBILITY) 
• COLLECTIONS/The Runway (airforce.gov.au) 
• ADDITIONAL READING RAAF RUNWAY (PME) 
• RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC