Elbit Systems… Man-Pack Maneuvers (SATCOM)

[SatNews] This new offering is compact, transportable, and enables rapid deployment…

Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT) has introduced the MSR-3000, a unique, advanced, portable man-pack SATCOM solution especially suited for Special Forces. The MSR-3000 integrates all components necessary for military broadband satellite communication into a single, compact, transportable unit, enabling rapid and reliable deployment, especially suitable for Special Forces and the rapid deployment missions of today’s modern battlefield.

Boasting full integration with Elbit Systems’ wide range of C4I military applications and solutions, and packaged in a single-handed carry case or backpack, the system is suitable for emergency response and in-theater communications. MSR-3000 offers highly efficient satellite space segment utilization and delivers higher bandwidth, using less satellite resources, providing reliable communications in any climate and under any environmental conditions. With low power consumption and the required ruggedness for operation in harsh military environments, MSR-3000 offers highly advanced scalable performance that establishes it as a cutting-edge BLOS (beyond line-of-sight) communication solution for all command levels. Available as a manual pointing or auto-acquiring man-pack VSAT system, the MSR-3000 is comprised of an antenna outdoor unit (ODU) and a ruggedized MIL-STD base-band unit. The integrated satellite router features advanced protocol acceleration and optimization combined with robust encryption capabilities and includes an interface to an external encryption unit. The compact MSR-3000 can be used in a wide range of applications including C4I, internet, VPN connectivity, video transmission, surveillance, and reconnaissance.