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Len's Contribution in Building Independence Defense Technology with Tactical Data Link (TDL)
Bandung (18/03/2022) – Coordination between land, sea, and air forces and all their combat components is the key to the success of a mission. However, the complexity of the various types of main weapons systems (defense equipment) used, as well as the tactical situation that can always change can complicate coordination and make it difficult to obtain a current and valid combat situation or situational awareness.
This is where the role of a Tactical Data Link (TDL) system supports operational effectiveness by distributing information via radio waves or data cables equipped with certain data security standards.
President Director of PT Len Industri (Persero) Bobby Rasyidin explained, "With the spirit of independence in defense technology, Len has succeeded in developing the Communication Tactical Data Link System (CTDLS) which has been used both in joint exercises and military operations in Indonesia. We call this CTDLS Link ID in the air dimension, then NCS Link ID in the sea dimension."
The development of CTDLS Link ID was motivated by the need for supervision and security that could reach the entire territory of the Republic of Indonesia by the Indonesian Air Force. Therefore, interoperability between TNI-AU defense equipment is needed in carrying out joint operations involving various defense equipment.
Len as the parent of the Defense Industry BUMN Holding (Indhan) Defend ID is consistent in building this strategic independence and competence and will continue to be developed in the future according to his needs.
"CTDLS Link ID has the function of distributing combat information tactical data, creating a uniform and comprehensive picture of the combat situation between units, and improving decision-making and coordination capabilities so that military operations can be more effective with a high success rate," Bobby explained.
Since 2015, Len's CTDLS has been used in maritime patrol aircraft, the Indonesian Air Force's command and control center (Puskodal), as well as several units of the Indonesian Navy's KCR Ships.
CTDLS Link ID has a Domestic Component Level (TKDN) percentage of more than 50%.
This success makes Len an experienced domestic company and is very ready to build and implement the C5ISR integrated defense system concept (Command, Control, Communication, Computer, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) according to the doctrine and needs of TNI defense in Indonesia.
Supporting the NCW Modern Warfare Doctrine and Tactical Data Communication Sovereignty
The main difference between the modern Network Centric Warfare (NCW) doctrine and the old Platform Centric Warfare doctrine is that all platforms/elements are connected in a data communication network, so that tactical data exchange can be carried out to create wider, faster and more accurate situational awareness. So Len's role here is as a system integrator for all dimensions.
“The implementation of a tactical data communication system or Tactical Data Link (TDL) plays an important role in the NCW concept. A country should have its own sovereign tactical data communication system," he said.
The technological novelty in the CTDLS Link ID system developed by Len is the existence of a new national tactical data communication protocol standard, namely Link ID.
In addition, the design of the communication system is in accordance with the needs of the TNI doctrine and the ease of configuration in accordance with the diversity of defense equipment owned by the TNI.
The development of CTDLS Link ID begins with conducting technology research including system design, software design, hardware design, and concept definition. After that proceed with the implementation of the system.
CTDLS Link ID is able to integrate various types of the diverse population of Indonesian defense equipment, both domestically made defense equipment and defense equipment originating from the West Block and East Block.
Potential types of defense equipment that can be interconnected using CTDLS Link ID and NCS Link ID include:
Indonesian Air Force: Transport Aircraft, Heli Aircraft, UAV Aircraft, Air Attack Repellents, Fighter Aircraft, GCI Radar
Indonesian Navy: Frigates, Corvettes, Missile Speed Boats, Patrol Boats, Fast Patrol Boats
TN I AD: Main Battle Tanks, Light Combat Tanks, Armored Combat Vehicles, Personnel Transport Vehicles, Tactical Command Vehicles.
March 18, 2022
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