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tactical communications system
Bowman (communications system) is a tactical communications system.
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Bowman is the name of the tactical communications system
Bowman C4I system consists of a range of HF radio , VHF radio and UHF radio sets designed to provide secure integrated voice, data services to dismounted soldiers, individual vehicles and command HQs up to Division level
CDC Systems UK Ltd, once a subsidiary of Computing Devices Canada (CDC), now General Dynamics United Kingdom Ltd as prime contractor
initial operating capability was delivered into service in March 2004
integrated voice and data encryption devices
frequency-hopping spread spectrum
tactical situational awareness for commanders through GPS links
Pritchel II High Grade algorithm designed by CESG
narrowed to the 1.6-30 MHz (HF) band
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Bowman (communications system) equipment records. Variants, orders and quantities are shown as reported in each inventory source; coverage is incomplete.
United Kingdom