KC-135 MUOS radio

Abstract

The KC-135 COMM 3 position requires an upgraded radio with MUOS (Mobile User Objective System), IW (Integrated Waveform), SATURN (Second-generation Anti-jam Tactical UHF Radio for NATO) capabilities and BLOS and LOS secure voice and data connectivity. This upgrade derives from an NSA cryptographic modernization mandate and DoD MUOS/SATURN transition directive. If requirements are not met, the KC-135 will not have secure military Satellite Communications (SATCOM) radio capability needed to communicate with the Joint Force, other MAF aircraft, and C2 agencies. The KC-135 MUOS radio program replaces the existing ARC-210 Gen 3 radio with a cryptographic modernized, MUOS-capable, ARC-210 Gen 6 radio. Integration of this new radio requires remote control unit, high power amplifier, low noise amplifier, SATCOM antenna, software and associated wiring and hardware.

Document Details

Document Type
Accomplishment
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2025
Source ID
a26615d74393bd19e1dd2ef293b0845c

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Computer science
  • Physics

Readers

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics.
  • Computer Networking
  • Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.

Technology Areas

  • Space

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