02 Connect Mobile Tactical Network System
Mil-LINK
A Dynamic Network Architecture That Adapts to Changing Operational Conditions
Mil-LINK is a Mobile Ad Hoc Network (MANET) solution developed in Türkiye by MilSOFT, which enables IP-based communication and information sharing between naval, air and land platforms.
It operates over existing or new HF and V/UHF radio infrastructures to form a network without the need for a central control station. It automatically reorganises its structure when platforms join or leave the network, thereby adapting to changing operational conditions.
How It Works
A four-stage structure that is dynamically managed, from network participation to data transfer
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The platforms form the network by connecting to one another without the need for a central control station.
New platforms are automatically incorporated into the network. When a platform leaves the network, the remaining connections are reorganised in accordance with the current conditions.
A demand-based dynamic TDMA structure allocates time slots according to the data transmission requirements of the platforms. When data demand increases, additional time slots are allocated; when demand decreases, the unused resources are reallocated.
In cases where a direct connection is insufficient, suitable platforms on the network can be automatically selected as relays. In this way, the data is routed to the target platform via an alternative communication path.
Build the network. Adapt to change. Manage resources. Maintain communication.
Problem
A communications network should not be dependent on the continuity of a single centre
The location, number and interconnections of platforms within the operational area may change constantly. A new element may join the network, an existing platform may leave its operational area, or the communication range between platforms may vary throughout the operation.
In traditional network architectures based on a central control point, these changes may require the network to be reconfigured. Furthermore, if the central component becomes inaccessible, this can create a critical dependency that affects the entire communication system.
Fixed network structures may prove inadequate at adapting to changing conditions, particularly in operations involving mobile and geographically dispersed elements.
The need for operator intervention for every addition or removal from the network also increases the operational burden.
What is really needed is a network that can adapt its structure to changing field conditions and maintain communication without being reliant on a central control point
Solution
A decentralised network formed by the platforms themselves, which automatically adapts to change
In the Mobile Ad Hoc Network approach, communication takes place via dynamic connections between the platforms in the network, rather than being managed by a central control station.
The platforms communicate with one another according to coverage and connection conditions. When a new platform joins the network, it is incorporated into the existing network structure; when a platform leaves, the connections between the remaining elements are reorganised.
This approach eliminates the requirement for the network topology to remain fixed during operation.
Where platforms cannot communicate directly with one another, other elements in the network can act as relays. In this way, data transmission can continue via alternative paths across the network without being restricted to a direct connection between just two platforms.
A dynamic network that evolves alongside operations, rather than a fixed communication structure
Product
What is Mil-LINK?
Mil-LINK is a Mobile Ad Hoc Network solution developed in Türkiye by MilSOFT, which enables IP-based information sharing between naval, air and land platforms.
It establishes a data network based on the STANAG 4691 standard by utilising existing or new HF and V/UHF radio infrastructure.
Mil-LINK’s fundamental approach is to free the network from dependence on a central control station. The platforms in the network establish connections amongst themselves; should platforms join or leave the network, or should connection conditions change, the network topology is automatically reconfigured.
Thanks to its architecture, which is decoupled from radio technology, it can operate with existing HF and UHF systems whilst also being adaptable to future broadband radio infrastructures.
Its ability to integrate with national cryptographic devices featuring a synchronous serial interface enables the data transmitted over the network to be used in conjunction with national cryptographic infrastructures.
Mil-LINK is a distributed network solution capable of establishing and reconfiguring its connection structure in accordance with changing operational conditions
Capabilities
Distributed MANET Architecture
It enables the network to be set up and maintained without the need for a central control station.
Automatic Network Configuration
It automatically reconfigures the network topology when platforms join or leave the network.
Dynamic TDMA
It dynamically allocates communication resources according to the platforms’ real-time data requirements.
Automatic Relay Selection
In situations where direct access is insufficient, it supports data transmission by identifying suitable relay points.
Independence from Radio Technology
It has been designed to operate with HF, UHF and compatible broadband radio infrastructure.
National Cryptography Integration
It is compatible with national cryptographic devices featuring a synchronous serial interface.
The Difference
Why Mil-LINK?
A Network Architecture That Adapts to Changing Operational Conditions
Mil-LINK transforms the communications infrastructure from a static structure dependent on a central control point into a dynamic network formed by the platforms themselves.
Decentralised architecture
The network’s operation does not depend on the availability of a single control station.
Dynamic topology
The network automatically adapts to platforms joining and leaving.
Efficient use of resources
TDMA resources are allocated dynamically according to data transmission requirements.
Relay-assisted communication
Where a direct connection is not possible, alternative means of communication can be established.
Compatibility with the existing infrastructure
It is compatible with HF and UHF radio systems.
Engineered in Türkiye
It offers integration with national crypto systems and the ability to customise the solution to meet project requirements.
The key distinction of Mil-LINK is not merely that it transfers data between platforms; it is that it dynamically establishes and maintains the network architecture in accordance with changing operational conditions
Use Cases
Mil-LINK can be used in operational set-ups where IP-based data sharing between different platforms is required, without relying on a central control point.
Naval Platforms
It supports communication between platforms spread across a vast maritime area via a dynamic network. Thanks to automatic relay selection, alternative communication routes can be established in situations where direct access is insufficient.
Air Platforms
It supports the dynamic joining of airborne platforms—whose location and network connections are constantly changing—to the network and their sharing of data with other elements.
Land Systems
It enables the establishment of a dynamic network between ground units in areas where there is no fixed communications infrastructure or where it is not feasible to install one.
Dispersed Operational Areas
In operations where platforms are spread across a wide geographical area and direct communication is not always possible, a relay-based connection structure may be used.
Dynamic Platform Participation
It supports the automatic reconfiguration of the network topology in scenarios where platforms join or leave the network whilst in operation.
Technical Architecture
- Core function
- IP-based communication and information sharing between maritime, air and land platforms
- Network architecture
- A Mobile Ad Hoc Network (MANET) that does not require a central control station
- Standard
- STANAG 4691
- Radio infrastructure
- HF, UHF and compatible wideband radio systems
- Resource management
- Demand-based dynamic TDMA
- Network management
- Automatic network setup, joining, leaving and reconfiguration
- Relay management
- Automatic relay selection based on communication conditions
- Security integration
- Integration with national cryptographic devices featuring a synchronous serial interface
Who Is It For?
Decision-maker
It provides a flexible network architecture that reduces reliance on a central control point and can utilise the existing radio infrastructure.
Systems Architect / Integrator
It supports the integration of different platforms and radio infrastructure within a distributed network.
Operations Team
It reduces the need for manual network configuration when platforms join or leave the network.
Communications Team
It supports the use of available communication resources in accordance with operational requirements through dynamic TDMA and automatic relay selection.
Organisation
Developed in Türkiye with national cryptography integrated, it ensures technical control over the network infrastructure.
Layer 02 - Connect
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Next Step
A Dynamic Network Architecture for Operational Continuity
The position of platforms in the operational area, their accessibility and their mission structure may vary. Maintaining information sharing amidst this variability depends on the network’s ability to adapt to mission conditions.
Mil-LINK supports continuous connectivity throughout the operation by integrating the existing communication capabilities of different platforms into a common network architecture.
A connectivity infrastructure that adapts to changing operational conditions
Please contact MilSOFT’s experts to assess how Mil-LINK can be integrated into your existing or new communications architecture.