Rockwell Collins demonstrates Advanced Tactical Networking Technologies.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (July 01, 2004) - Rockwell Collins recently completed a successful field demonstration of Multifunctional On-the-Move Secure Adaptive Integrated Communications (MOSAIC) technologies.  The demonstration, conducted for the U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM) Research, Development and Engineering Center’s (CERDEC) Space & Terrestrial Communications Directorate, took place on June 2 and 3 at the Army’s Mobility Assessment Test and Integration Center in New Mexico.

“This demonstration further illustrates Rockwell Collins’ capabilities for delivering advanced networking technologies for the next generation Tactical Internet and Global Information Grid,” said Bruce King, vice president and general manager of Communications Systems for Rockwell Collins. “Working with CERDEC, Rockwell Collins has developed Dynamic and Adaptive End-to-End Quality of Service (QoS) protocols that support mobile as well as heterogeneous networks for the tactical battlefield. We’re proud of our reputation for developing key technology solutions to meet the military’s transformation objectives.”

The June demonstration showcased Rockwell Collins’ Advantaged Node solution which provides assured connectivity to isolated node partitions that otherwise would not be able to communicate with each other. Also demonstrated were Rockwell Collins’ self organizing and adaptive networking protocols and the ability to interoperate with commercial routers and Department of Defense (DoD) legacy communication links.  The demonstration consisted of a network with diverse link types including an ad-hoc mobile wideband network with ground-to- ground and ground-to-air links, commercial wireless LAN links and military satellite links.

The MOSAIC’s Advanced Technology Demonstration (ATD) is a major research and development program within CERDEC that is developing and demonstrating both a mobile networking architecture and the underlying advanced networking technologies that will enable military communications in support of a mobile, geographically dispersed battle-force for the Future Combat System and the Future Force without dependence on a fixed communications infrastructure. The MOSAIC ATD program is focused on three technology areas: QoS techniques, adaptive networking protocols to support infrastructureless mobility and seamless integration of commercial and DoD wireless technologies. Combining the aforementioned focus areas provides on-the-move maneuver network communication technologies to support the Future Combat System & Future Force.

Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) is a leader in the design, production and support of communications and aviation electronics solutions for government and commercial customers worldwide. Additional company information is available at www.rockwellcollins.com.

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