The Republic of Korea Army has received its first mobile ad hoc network (Manet) radio from Incheon-based Huneed Technologies.
Developed in partnership with tech firm Domo Tactical Communications (DTC), the device will allow army units to share crucial battlefield data in real time.
It utilizes advanced ad hoc technologies to operate smoothly with zero reliance on fixed transmitter sites.
The radio also uses software with wireless network algorithms and a cryptographic system for secure communications.
“By successfully completing the delivery of Korea’s first Manet radio, we have laid the foundation for a network that can be immediately utilized in a manned/unmanned combat system,” Huneed Technologies chairman Eugene Kim said.
Battlefield Advantages
Ad hoc technologies are meant to utilize the equipment carried by warfighters and unmanned aircraft to maintain a self-contained mesh network.
This eliminates the need to set up or move fixed communications infrastructure, saving time, money, and manpower.
The device incorporates dynamic routing so data will always be able to find its intended destination.
This decentralized approach reduces points of failure, making it a highly robust and reliable system.
“Modern combat zones are becoming increasingly dynamic and require advanced operational capabilities to ensure enhanced situational awareness and connectivity in challenging operational environments,” DTC President Paul Sangster said.
Once deployed, the Republic of Korea Army can utilize the Manet radio for its dismounted soldiers, forward operating bases, and armored ground vehicles.
