Tactical Networks for C2

Connectivity Across the Battlefield

With the Software Defined Radio (SDR) based Bittium Tactical Wireless IP Network (TAC WIN) battlegroups can create high-data-rate wireless IP networks as a backbone to support command and control (C2) data transmission during military operations. Compared to existing tactical data link networks, flexibility to use the Bittium solution in different frequency bands and network structures provides cost effectiveness, ease of use, and efficiency.

Bittium TAC WIN network can be deployed in any location. It enables formation of an independent IP network and is compatible with existing infrastructure, both wire-line and wireless.

As it is software-defined, the system is versatile, can be easily upgraded and it is easy to adapt. The system enables a mesh network solution with high-data-rates and automatic network configuration required by battlegroups on the move.

Bittium TAC WIN has excellent performance and form factor as both network node and router functionalities are integrated into a single product.

System Benefits

Flexibility

Single system for MANET, Point-to-Multipoint and Link use.
Wireless and wired connections seamlessly integrated to one network using OLSR routing.
Supporting multiple frequency bands: NATO I, III and IV.

ECCM Capabilities

Frequency hopping, adaptive modulation and MANET routing ensuring connectivity also during electronic warfare conditions.
Independent from GNSS using Bittium AIS synchronization.

High Data Throughput

Up to 50 Mbps data throughput with TAC WIN Waveform.
All-IP wideband connectivity across the battlefield.

Quality of Service

Operation of high priority services guaranteed even during conditions with limited connectivity.

Security

Bittium TAC WIN Waveform has TRANSEC that encrypts all data using AES-256.

Long Range

Up to 45 km range per hop in Link/Point-to-Point use.

Easy Integration

Standard IP interfaces and protocols supported.
Built in support for integration of legacy CNR-radios using audio and serial data.
Time and location information available for 3rd party systems.

Built-in Tactical VoIP Service

With built-in Bittium Tough VoIP Service, TAC WIN offers seamless and reliable voice in tactical network.
Supporting tactical voice features, user and device mobility, integration to 3rd party SIP systems.

Easy Management

Simple setup procedure.
Self-organizing network. No need for user interaction during operation.
Intuitive and visual Bittium Tactical Network Management™ system for the networks and nodes.

Elements

Bittium TAC WIN Tactical Router™

The system's routing and radio baseband processing unit running the Bittium TAC WIN Waveform and offering a reliable high performance network in versatile and demanding environments.

Bittium TAC WIN Radio Head I™

For creating a Mobile Ad hoc Network (MANET), which is the optimal solution for troops in a relatively small area who require a mobile and flexible network. Frequency band 225-400 MHz.

Bittium TAC WIN Radio Head III™

For creating a Point-to-Multipoint network, which provides ideal solution for access networks to provide services from link network to Bittium TAC WIN MANET. Frequency band 1350-2400 MHz.

Bittium TAC WIN Radio Head IV™

For creating a Radio Link network, which brings high capacity connections to the command site, or backbone to fixed core network. Frequency band 4400-5000 MHz. Available in two variants, with integrated beam steering antenna or with integrated fixed beam antenna and external rotator integration, depending on the requirements.

Bittium TAC WIN Waveform™

The foundation for a high performance network. Supports up to 1000 nodes in one network and several services, such as Multicasting and QoS.

Bittium Tactical Network Management™

Intuitive and visual toolset for network planning, real-time management of the networks, and performance analysis based on big data collected from the network.

Technical Specifications

Tactical Router

Routing and waveform processing unit
Operating voltage: 10 - 60Vdc
Temperature range
- -40 - 55 °C (operating)
- -40 - 70 °C (storage)
Ingress protection class: IP67
Dimensions 223 x 356 x 400 mm (h x w x d)
Weight 19,4 kg
Tested with MIL-STD-810G and MIL-STD-461G
Passive cooling (no fans)

Interfaces

3 x TAC WIN Radio units
4 x WAN (2 x RJ45 1000BASE-T / 2 x Fiber 1000BASE-LX)
4 x LAN (1000BASE-T) with PoE (802.3af)
8 x ITU-T G991.2 (GSHDSL)
4 x serial/audio connector
2 x USB
GPS in/out
ERASE -button and ON/OFF -switch

Routing services

Custom OLSR in TACTICAL network
Custom multicast in TACTICAL network
OSPF / BGP routing for external connections
Automatic IP address configuration
VLANs and configurable bridges
QoS: Traffic classifying and priority queues (8 queues)
SNMP v3
Radius server support
AAA
802.1X port authentication
Call admission control

Tactical VoIP service

Integrated Bittium Tough VoIP Service™

Other services

Network configuration with single configuration file
SNMP interface
IPsec tunneling
Netflow
Firewall
3 different user levels
Easy to use local web GUI

Radio Head I

Frequency band 225-400 MHz
Signal bandwidth 5 MHz
Data throughput with Bittium TAC WIN Waveform: 12Mbps
Supports 2x2 MIMO
Channel raster 250 kHz
TAC WIN Waveform Tx power: 2 x 4 W
Operating voltage: 10-60Vdc
Temperature range
- -40 - 55 °C (operating)
- -40 - 70 °C (storage)
Ingress protection class IP67
Dimensions 160 x 256 x 454 mm (h x w x d)
Weight 18 kg
Tested with MIL-STD-810G and MIL-STD-461G
Passive cooling (no fans)

Radio Head III

Frequency band 1350-2400 MHz
Signal bandwidth 5/10 MHz
Data throughput with Bittium TAC WIN Waveform: 26Mbps
Channel raster 250 kHz
TAC WIN Waveform Tx power: 4 W
Operating voltage: 10-60Vdc
Temperature range
- -40 - 55 °C (operating)
- -40 - 70 °C (storage)
Ingress protection class IP67
Dimensions 160 x 256 x 454 mm (h x w x d)
Weight 18 kg
Tested with MIL-STD-810G and MIL-STD-461G
Passive cooling (no fans)

Radio Head IV

RH-IV and RH-IV High Gain

Frequency band 4400-5000 MHz
Signal bandwidth 5/10/20 MHz
Data throughput with Bittium TAC WIN Waveform: 50Mbps
Channel raster 250 kHz
TAC WIN Waveform Tx power: 1250 mW
Operating voltage: 16-60Vdc
Temperature range
- -40 - 55 °C (operating)
- -40 - 70 °C (storage)
Ingress protection class IP67
Dimensions 385 x 520 x 67 mm (h x w x d)
Weight 10 kg
Tested with MIL-STD-810G and MIL-STD-461G
Passive cooling (no fans)
One hybrid cable interface (power and data)

RH-IV variant: Integrated patch antenna with 50° beam steering (gain 19dBi / beamwidth 9° / vertical polarization). Can be used with external antenna.

RH-IV High Gain variant: Integrated fixed beam antenna with 9° beam (gain 23dBI / vertical polarization) and external rotator control interface.

Waveform

Key features

Slow/fast frequency hopping
Operation without GNSS
Network time distribution via Air Interface
Optimized interference cancellation algorithms
Supported bandwidths: 5 / 10 / 20 MHz
QoS based network radio resource management
Supports > 1000 nodes in one network

Tactical Network Management

Bittium Tactical Network Management system provides intuitive and visual tools for tactical network planning, real-time management of the networks and performance analysis based on big data collected from the network. This enables quick and effective deployment of the networks and successful operations.