RTDLMS will ensure that vital TDL communications remain secure. Credit: PRESSLAB/Shutterstock.

Ultra Intelligence & Communications (Ultra I&C) has secured a contract from the Canadian Armed Forces for the deployment of its remote tactical data link management systems (RTDLMS).

The contract, valued at $7m, seeks to bolster Canada’s Tactical Data Link (TDL) infrastructure as part of the Tactical Integrated Command, Control and Communication (TIC3) project.

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It will see the deployment of Ultra I&C’s RTDLMS and advanced commercial off-the-shelf components across more than 16 sites in Canada.

This strategic upgrade aims to enhance the nation’s situational awareness and air defence capabilities, aligning with the TIC3 project’s objective to support a Recognised Air Picture (RAP) through Link-16.

RTDLMS is designed to streamline and secure vital TDL communications management. It lowers the necessity for physical access to devices, thereby minimising disruptions to operations.

The TDL Gateway Extension Processor is a pivotal element of this initiative. It is set to significantly advance airspace surveillance and air defence operations by facilitating integrated global situational awareness.

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The implementation of these systems will provide manpower reduction and improved operational effectiveness for the Canadian Armed Forces via enhanced remote management and rekeying capabilities.

This ensures secure communications and simplifies the cryptographic key management process across the various geographically dispersed sites.

Ultra I&C encryption business vice-president and general manager Greg Rudy said: “The TIC3 system holds strategic importance to the US and Canada, providing a critical component of a radar shield and the most advanced integrated operational picture through the Link-16 TDL system.

“By providing essential components and support for both systems, Ultra I&C plays a critical role in safeguarding our collective security and enhancing interoperability and cooperation across partner nations.”

In March 2024, Ultra I&C opened its Cyber Centre of Excellence in Maidenhead, UK to bolster cybersecurity resilience.