General Dynamics launches new badger 2-channel radio for secure marine communications

General dynamicsMission Systems’ business has unveiled a new dual-channel software radio designed to provide multiple levels of security and certified by the National Security Agency encryption for voice messages and data communications.

new Badger Radio The company said Monday it could transmit information using high-frequency, VHF, ultra-high-frequency and satellite mobile system signals for consumer purposes.

Badger has a flexible architecture that allows future next-generation upgrades without the need for redesign.

Badger’s other features include Voice over Internet Protocol audio features, size, weight, and power savings.

“The badgers have been developed in collaboration with our customers to meet the requirements of smaller ships and platforms,” ​​he said. Cordan’s condition, Vice President of Surface Systems, General Dynamics Mission Systems.

The radio was first shown at the Navy League Naval Symposium in Maryland.

The announcement will be made more than half a year after the introduction of GDMS TACLANE-C175N, Built-in network encryption device for secure tactical communication.