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Multifunction Advanced Data Link (MADL) is a fast switching narrow directional communications data link between stealth aircraft.[1] It began as a method to coordinate between F-35 aircraft (the Joint Strike Fighter), but HQ Air Combat Command wants to expand the capability to coordinate future USAF strike forces of all AF stealth aircraft, including the B-2, F-22, and unmanned systems. MADL is expected to provide needed throughput, latency, frequency-hopping and anti-jamming capability with phased Array Antenna Assemblies (AAAs) that send and receive tightly directed radio signals.[2] MADL uses the Ku band.[3]

The Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics directed the Air Force and Navy to integrate MADL among the F-22, F-35 and B-2, to one another and to the rest of network.

As of 2010, the Air Force has canceled upgrade plans for the F-22 to receive MADL citing technology maturity risks.

Critics contend that since Link 16 is the standard by which U.S. and Allied aircraft communicate, upgrades to Link-16 radios should be supported that can provide the same capabilities as MADL while maintaining interoperability.[citation needed]

MADL's line of sight nature and limited range restrict the scenarios where it can be used to connect beyond a four aircraft flight.[4]

Platforms

See also

References

  1. ^ Modelling radio propagation and contention in emulated defence networks, MilCIS, 8-10 November 2011, by M. Britton and A. Coyle.
  2. ^ Harris Multifunction Advanced Data Link (MADL)
  3. ^ "Israel, U.S. Agree To $450 Million In F-35 EW Work." Av Week, 6 August 2012.
  4. ^ "New Data Link Enables Stealthy Comms."
  5. ^ http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2011/03/air-force-raptor-madl-upgrade-033111w/
  • Sweetman, Bill (2007-12-11). "F-22 and F-35 Suffer From Network Gaps". Aviation Week. The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
  • Paone, Chuck (2009-04-09). "Center team works to connect new fighters, bomber". United States Air Force. Archived from the original on 2012-12-12.
  • Reed, John (2008-11-07). "To ensure increased combat effectiveness..." The Integrator. U.S. 66th Air Base Wing Public Affairs Office.
  • Paone, Chuck (2009-04-07). "AFMC team works to improve communication between new fighters, bomber". U.S. Air Force Materiel Command.
  • Paone, Chuck (2009-02-17). "Airborne networking team works to meet challenges". U.S. Air Force Materiel Command.
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