The German contracting authority, BAAINBw. commissioned RUAG with the supply of containerized miFAP systems [multinational interoperable radio connection point) on behalf of the Bundeswehr. In order to strengthen their command capability in national and multinational operations. the Bundeswehr ordered 14 fully-integrated. autonomous miFAP systems with a containerized construction. a mobile demo vehicle with the miFAP functionalities. and a comprehensive training package. The systems not only guarantee seamless communication between proprietary military and civilian radio systems. but also offer other advantages on account of their containerization. such as fast flexibility, flexible deployability, and independence from existing supply systems at the place of deployment.
By December 2023, 55 operative, transport, and storage container [Betriebs-, Transport und Lagerbehaltern, BTuLB)-based miFAP systems had been successfully handed over to the Bundeswehr. The new follow-up project shows that, in addition to high-quality com munication solutions such as the TAN T230, RUAG can also successfully establish turnkey system solutions within the third-party market.
The miFAP system serves as a powerful communications hub and a universal voice and IP router, connecting transmission networks and devices from various manufacturers and generations, creating an interoperable solution Via a supplied operating terminal, up to six radio device groups can be configured and operated, with a view to guaranteeing seam less communication between military and civilian radio systems and organizations. In ad dition, the system enables the integration of IP data interfaces and the realization of up links to local networks or WANs [Wide Area Networks).
The integration of the wireless bridges originally supplied in operative, transport, and stor age containers [BTuLBs] into an HF-shielded container [high-frequency shielding] with all necessary supply systems continues our pursuit of the mobilization of deployment sys tems – a trend that has been observed among all armed forces for several years.
In order to ensure immediate operational readiness at the target location, the generators and air conditioning systems integrated into the container can already be operated during transport. This ensures optimal temperature control within the operations room and of the miFAP system, meaning that the system can be commissioned immediately. Four inte grated, electromechanically extending telescopic masts with pre-wired antenna connec tions round off the comprehensive concept.
Tertiary markets play a key role for RUAG as a driver of innovation. They promote the con tinuous further development of solutions, which also benefit the Swiss Armed Forces.
These synergies ensure that the products planned for the Swiss Armed Forces are always at the technological forefront. With these projects, RUAG is also creating the optimal con ditions to prepare it in a targeted manner for future VBS procurements, and to further rein force its role as a leading provider of communications and specialist solutions.
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