Windtalker Encryption Device (WED)
Secure Wireless Intercom For Helicopters
General Dynamics Mission Systems’ encryption module secures wireless intercom systems used onboard U.S. Army and U.S. Navy helicopters. The module is capable of protecting secure conversations between air and ground crew members. General Dynamics has partnered with Telephonics Corporation, the prime contractor for the U.S. Army’s new Aircraft Wireless Intercom System (AWIS), and began production of the WED modules in 2009. The WED module is NSA certified to protect information classified up to Secret.
- NSA certified
- Proven Sectéra® secure architecture
- Designed for secure communications
- WED snaps onto Telephonics TruLink® wireless intercom systems
- Small, lightweight and tactical
Features
- NSA certified
- Proven Sectéra® secure architecture
- Designed for secure communications
- WED snaps onto Telephonics TruLink® wireless intercom systems
- Small, lightweight and tactical
- Innovative mission key encryption approach
- Handheld use as Non-COMSEC Controlled Item (Non-CCI)
- Aligns with existing key management policies and procedures
- Non-COMSEC Controlled Item (Non-CCI)
Applications
- Air utility
- Wireless ICS extension
- Medical evacuation
- Search and rescue
- Special operations
- Mobile TOC
Telephonics TruLink
- Up to 6 simultaneous full-duplex talkers per channel
- Adaptive VOX for hands-free operation
- Designed to operate in high acoustical noise environment
- 50 channels (independent nets)
- Up to 31 operators per channel
- 2.4 GHz wireless intercommunication system
- Lightweight - easy-to-use
- Rugged design
