Tactical Data Link Market: Link 16, Link 22, MADL & TTNT
Tactical data links move machine-readable tracks, orders and imagery across platforms in real time. Link 16 modernization (MIDS JTRS, CMN-4) and national Link 22 adoption are the primary growth engines.
Key Programs & Weapon Systems
- MIDS JTRS (Data Link Solutions: BAE / Collins)
- Link 22 Adoption (NATO)
- MADL for F-35 (Northrop Grumman)
- TTNT Tactical Network (Collins Aerospace)
- Typhoon & A400M Datalink Fits (Leonardo)
Prime Contractors & Suppliers
Data Link Solutions MIDS JTRS
LSE: BA.LCollins MIDS and TTNT terminals
NYSE: RTXMIDS and datalink integration
BIT: LDO.MILink 16 and Link 22 systems
EPA: HO.PATactical datalink solutions
STO: SAAB-B.STMADL and advanced datalinks
NYSE: NOCThe QS Terminal — All-in-One Global Defense & Equity Intelligence Hub
Tracking tactical data link market and sovereign procurement tenders, multi-year order backlogs, defense prime revenue conversion, and the live European defense equities index across NATO and allied markets.
Specialized Coverage Desks & Trade Portals
6 Indexed DesksBreaking Defense
Digital Defense Media on Strategy, Procurement, Air & Space Warfighting
Aviation Week & Space Technology
Global Benchmark for Aerospace Engineering, Defense Programs & Spacecraft
C4ISRNET
Media for Network-Centric Warfare, Space, Cyber & Sensor Integration
Thales Group Media Room
Defense Electronics, Sonar Arrays, Secure C4ISR & Missile Guidance Systems
Dassault Aviation Press
Rafale Combat Aircraft, Next-Gen Fighter Programs & Falcon Surveillance
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI)
KF-21 Boramae 4.5+ Gen Fighter, FA-50 Light Combat Aircraft & Surion Helicopters
Frequently Asked Questions & Market Dynamics
Q:What is Link 16 and why does it matter?
Link 16 is the NATO-standard tactical data link that exchanges real-time tracks and orders across aircraft, ships and ground units; its MIDS terminals are being modernized for higher throughput and resilience.
Q:Who builds tactical data link terminals?
Data Link Solutions (BAE Systems and RTX/Collins) builds MIDS JTRS, while Northrop Grumman, Leonardo, Thales and Saab supply MADL, Link 22 and platform integration.
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