The Next Generation of Battlefield Management Systems: "Fast Road"

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(Source: Israel Defense Forces; issued May 5, 2011)

New battlefield management system developed by Elbit allows for tanks to be updated on changing battlefield situations within seconds.

The "Fast Road" system is the next generation of technology for battlefield management systems in tanks. The system, developed by Elbit, has begun to be integrated into some of the IDF's regular armored divisions.

The technological leap represented by the "Fast Road" system is in the speed that it can transfer data and messages, within seconds or less. In each tank connected to the system, an array of data related to what is occurring on the battlefield appears on monitors.

New data appears on the screens within seconds of being received by the system. The device itself is small, taking up little space in the tank.

"There is no doubt that the device improves operational effectiveness and allows for immediate communication without delays," said Lt. Col. Avi Uriel.

The "Fast Road" system also allows for data to be entered in higher volumes and more frequently.

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Broadband Highway for Israeli BMS

By tamir_eshel on May 6, 2011 8:48 pm


Elbit Systems is offering the a broadband data communications channel dubbed 'HighWay', supporting tactical battle management systems (BMS). Photo: Elbit Systems

The IDF has begun integrating high capacity IP data networking in Merkava armored battalions operating Battle Management Systems (BMS) systems. Both systems were developed by Elbit Systems. The new wirelsess communications channel employs a low-power, ‘stand-alone’ encrypted radio operating in the S-band range defined as ‘Industrial, Scientific and Medical (ISM)’. The tactical radio is designed for short ranges communications. The new unit augments the tactical network radios operating in the tank, which remains the primary voice channel.

The new data channel supports the BMS with higher capacity data transfer, accelerating the transfer of commands, reports, and accelerating the refresh rate of situational updates from minutes to seconds. In the future, the IDF plans to introduce the new SDR-7200 Software Defined Radio which supports both broadband data and voice communications waveforms, along with other types of communications.

Elbit Systems’ WIN BMS is designed to support tactical units at battalion level and below, supporting all the operational tasks, including managing direct fire engagement & maneuver, management of indirect fire support, operational planning, intelligence and logistics. Elbit Systems was selected by the Israel Ministry of Defense to serve as prime contractor for the IDF program of Battle Management Systems for Battalion Combat Teams.


Elbit Systems has developed the HighWay S-band wireless broadband network to provide high speed data communications over short ranges, supporting tactical wireless data networks. Photo: Noam Eshel, Defense Update


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