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Sharklink

Sharklink is a rugged, wideband Surface Data Terminal (SDT) built to keep maritime teams connected to CDL equipped aircraft across the world’s toughest environments. Engineered for long-range, secure data transfer, Sharklink delivers real-time video, imagery, audio, and sensor intelligence directly to shipboard operators—enabling faster, more informed mission decisions from contested operations to humanitarian response.

Designed specifically for harsh sea conditions, Sharklink integrates high-gain directional technology, omni antenna support, scalable architecture and selectable encryption to ensure dependable, high throughput communications wherever missions operate.

Available in the U.S. and exportable internationally.

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NEXT GENERATION WIDEBAND SURFACE DATA TERMINAL​
Key Features & Benefits​
CAPABILITIES THAT SUPPORT THE MISSION​

FOCUSED ON READINESS, RESILIENCE, AND RELIABILITY​

LONG-RANGE CDL CONNECTIVITY​

Communicate seamlessly with Ku band CDL–equipped aircraft, supporting both CDL and BE-CDL—with optional S and C band operation for added mission versatility​

REAL-TIME SITUATIONAL AWARENESS

Stream live full motion video, high-resolution imagery, audio, and sensor data directly to the ship, giving crews immediate access to critical intelligence in complex maritime environments

MARITIME-OPTIMIZED STABILITY​

Integrated ship motion compensation ensures precise directional antenna pointing, maintaining stable links even in heavy seas​

SECURE, PROTECTED DATA TRANSPORT​

Selectable encryption safeguards sensitive intelligence, with a crypto bypass option for compatibility with legacy airborne terminals​

HIGH DATA THROUGHPUT FOR ISR MISSIONS​

Supports transmit and receive speeds up to 45 Mbps, enabling rapid delivery of high-resolution video and data-rich sensor payloads​

FLEXIBLE, SCALABLE SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE​

Software-configurable for surface (SCE) or airborne-emulation (PCE) modes, and designed to support multiple antenna configurations and user interfaces​

Secure Communications​
SYSTEM SOLUTIONS​
DUAL CHANNEL MODEM​
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Resilient, Multi-band ISR Communications for Airborne Platforms​

MANTIS​
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Long-Distance, Wideband Ground Terminal​

PORTABLE CDL TEST KIT​
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Your Go-To-Field-Testing Solution for CDL Radio Links​