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The U.S. Navy has awarded Data Link Solutions a $248 million contract to produce Multifunctional Information Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio System (MIDS JTRS) terminals for U.S. and coalition forces.

The system enhances command and control with jam-resistant Link 16 connectivity, supporting voice, video, and data communications across sea, ground, and air assets. The contract will provide hundreds of terminals compatible with over 45 U.S. and international platforms, including unmanned aerial vehicles and armored ground vehicles. Production will occur in Wayne, New Jersey, and Cedar Rapids, Iowa.