Politics · Germany · 7 hrs ago
Germany tests digital radio system for its army under combat conditions
Germany is testing a new digital radio system for its army at the Munster training ground.
The tests have been running for several weeks and include soldiers operating while moving in demanding tactical situations.
The system is part of a project to connect soldiers, vehicles and commanders so they can share information quickly and securely.
Defence Minister Boris Pistorius says the army’s digital upgrade is making clear progress, and the test results so far are convincing.
But the planned rollout of the radios across the force is still behind schedule.
The project has €11.5 billion set aside from a €100 billion special fund for the armed forces, with several companies involved.
The tests are continuing, while the schedule gap for fitting the radios remains unresolved.
Germany is testing its new army digital radio system under realistic combat conditions, including while troops are moving.
Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said the army’s digitalisation was making clear progress, although some problems remain.
The tests are taking place at the Munster training area and assess whether troops can drive, communicate and fire in demanding tactical situations.
The Land-Based Operations Digitalisation project aims to connect soldiers, vehicles and command levels in a shared digital system.
Series integration of the radios is behind schedule.
- Who
- The German army, with Defence Minister Boris Pistorius commenting on the project. Army Inspector Christian Freuding described the test conditions.
- What
- The army is testing a new digital radio system under combat conditions.
- When
- The tests have been underway for several weeks. Pistorius commented on the project on Monday.
- Where
- At the Munster training area in Germany.
- Why
- The project aims to let soldiers, vehicles and command levels exchange information quickly, securely and reliably.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The radio system’s operational tests have been underway at the Munster training area under realistic combat conditions.
Pistorius said the army’s digitalisation was making clear progress after meeting industry and Bundeswehr representatives.
- Testing site
- Munster training area
- Project
- Land-Based Operations Digitalisation (DLBO)
- DLBO funding
- €11.5 billion from the Bundeswehr’s €100 billion special fund
- Schedule status
- Series integration of the radios is behind plan
- Companies involved
- Rheinmetall, KNDS, Rohde & Schwarz, Hensoldt and Blackned
What people are saying
The digitalisation of the army is making clear progress
We have to drive, communicate, and fire—and do so under strain in tactically demanding situations
Sources
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