Parakeet (communication system)
Parakeet is an Australian Army mobile battlefield communication system, developed by AWA Defence Industries[1]. Parakeet utilizes a satellite radio system[2], which supports remotely deployed units, allowing communication for land forces.
Development
It was first introduced into service in the mid-1990s through project JP65. Parakeet was considered (at the time) advanced military communications. This included secure voice and data trunking services. Project JP2072 was raised in 2017[3], to upgrade its sub-systems. As described in the project summary, Parakeet was developed as a Battlespace Communications System Land (BCS-L), aiming to replace older, less effective Battlefield Telecommunications Network (BTN)[4]. It was operated by Royal Australian Corps of Signals (RASIGS[5]) personnel.
References
- ↑ "Project Parakeet 4.3 Secure & Tactical Satellite Earth Station developed for the Australian Army".
- ↑ "Project Review: A stroll down Army's information highway | ADM Dec 2010/Jan 2011". 1 December 2010.
- ↑ Durrant, Patrick (1 November 2017). "Rollout for 2B as JP2072 gathers pace".
- ↑ "Project Data Summary Sheet" (PDF).
- ↑ "From Wagtail, Raven, Pintail to Project Currawong Battlespace Communications System… Boeing Defence Australia's Project Currawong".
