Program to replace MILSTAR secure communications network

Citation

(2003), "Program to replace MILSTAR secure communications network", Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 75 No. 3. https://doi.org/10.1108/aeat.2003.12775cab.034

Program to replace MILSTAR secure communications network

Program to replace MILSTAR secure communications network

Rainbow Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:RNBO) has announced that its Mykotronx Inc. subsidiary has received a modification to its contract to develop a custom ASIC which is part of a system that provides cryptographic capabilities for a new military satellite communication network. The modification's value to Mykotronx, a subcontractor to L3 Communications for the program, is $15.3 million. The award brings the Mykotronx contract's total current value to $25.5 million.

This modification provides for further development to ensure proper interfacing and enhanced security of state-of-the-art space, ground and embeddable cryptographic technology that supplies both communications security (COMSEC) and transmission security (TRANSEC) capabilities for the new advanced extremely high frequency (AEHF) satellite system. Known as ACTS, for AEHF communications security and transmission security system, the new system will replace the existing MILSTAR network, which provides survivable, world-wide secure satellite communication connectivity, increased communication capacity, and cryptographic algorithm capabilities. The new system will also offer programming flexibility to adapt to future requirements.