Tuesday 23 November 2021

Training Success, Ramstein Air Base – Data Link Manager / Interface Control Officer Course


After an almost two-year hiatus due to the COVID pandemic, we are happy to announce the successful completion of our Data Link Manager / Interface Control Officer (DLM/ICO) course, held at Ramstein Air Base from 1-19 November.

As the DLM/ICO is responsible for the entire Tactical Data Link (TDL) interface to include both planning and execution functions, it is critical the training scope is vast and comprehensive.  Over the course of three weeks North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) members from the Netherlands, Czech Republic, United States, Belgium, and Italy were provided with an in depth understanding of how to plan, build, interact and subsequently manage Multi TDL architectures. 

The course focused on providing students with a series of challenging learning outcomes using practical exercises, simulation and real-world operational software.  This interactive process promotes a cooperative learning environment, allowing each student to progress with confidence and a developed knowledge of each TDL.

Our next stop is Frederikshavn, Denmark, where we are again delivering our DLM/ICO course to a group of NATO personnel representing Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and the Netherlands.
To learn more about our best-in-class TDL and related training, visit: http://www.synthesys-defence.co.uk/data-link-training.html

Or to talk to us about upcoming training courses, your training requirements, or our training format, please start the conversation by emailing: training@synthesys.co.uk 

Friday 12 November 2021

Training Success for NATO Integrated Multi-Link Facility – BU2, JTRS Upgrade and TNDS

 


Like many organisations, SyntheSys Defence responded to the COVID-19 pandemic with a schedule of online Tactical Data Link (TDL) training, to which we were overwhelmed with the response.  Whilst online delivery presents a flexible alternative, we are pleased to be back in front of customers delivering COVID-safe classroom training.

Our latest classroom course has taken us to the NATO Air Base at Geilenkirchen where Tony Castle and James Norful recently presented a 3-day training event for the Integrated Multilink Facility (IMF).  The course, which was attended by IMF personnel, and the Belgian Network Design Facility, trained students on both theoretical and practical aspects of the Block Upgrade 2 (BU2) and Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) upgrades, and the implications for Network Design in respect to the Tactical Network Design Station (TNDS).

Tony commented:

‘‘We would like to thank DXC for their support in the delivery of this training.  We are very pleased to be back in the classroom and have received positive feedback from the delegates.’’

Our next stop is Ramstein Air Base, where we are delivering our Data Link Manager/Interface Control Officer course to a group of NATO and United States (US) personnel.

To learn more about our best-in-class TDL and related training, visit: http://www.synthesys-defence.co.uk/data-link-training.html

Or to talk to us about upcoming training courses, your training requirements, or our training format, please start the conversation by emailing; training@synthesys.co.uk  


Monday 1 November 2021

TDL Technology Magazine Issue 12 Out Now – A 3CDSE special and introducing SyntheSys’ Innovation… Synapse

 


We are pleased to announce that the latest issue of TDL Technology magazine is now available – packed full of articles for the Tactical Data Link (TDL) industry.

With so much happening throughout the defence landscape, there has never been a better time to bring new products and services to this evolving marketplace and it is with that in mind that we introduce Issue 12.

For programme teams and organisations navigating the challenges of integration and interoperability testing, and training, We are thrilled to introduce our latest innovation, Synapse, which improves platform and operator performance by ensuring standards conformance is built into your command and mission system test and training programmes.
The SyntheSys Defence team will be exhibiting at the upcoming Three Counties Defence and Security Expo (3CDSE) as part of the Make UK Pavilion and this issue contains an event showcase for those attending, on Pages 7-10.

We extend our personal thanks to Jorge Pereira from EUROCONTROL for contributing an informative and enjoyable article on Page 13 exploring military avionics’ access to hyper connected air traffic management.


Finally, we would love to hear from you!  Have you got something to shout about?  A burning question to ask, or a topic you are passionate about and would like the opportunity to share your thoughts.  We are inviting members of the TDL & related communities to contribute to a TDL Technology industry forum for our next issue which is dedicated to you.  If you are interested in contributing to this industry magazine, please start the conversation by emailing tdltech@synthesys.co.uk