Containerized Tethered Elevated Mast (C-TEM)
A SHIPBOARD TETHERED UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEM
The Containerized Tethered Elevated Mast (C-TEM) is a shipboard tethered unmanned aerial system that extends line-of-sight communication for surface ships. With all-weather long endurance mission support, a user-friendly interface, and a low visual signature in-flight, C-TEM use cases are only limited by the warfighter’s imagination.
Meeting Operational Needs of the Hybrid Fleet
C-TEM can be outfitted with numerous capability packages, ranging from radar, electronic warfare (EW), Counter UAS, ISR (Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance), and more. Use case scenarios include:
- Elevated communications
- Port security
- Overwatch
- Covert reconnaissance
- Long range fires
- Counter unmanned aerial systems
- Electronic warfare
Features
The Containerized Tethered Elevated Mast (C-TEM) extends sensor, network, and communications capabilities, meeting operational needs of the Hybrid fleet.
- Rapid deployment and retrieval 360-degree coverage
- Long endurance mission support
- Continuous sustained operations in all-weather
- Minimal integration to existing systems
- Intuitive interface
- Secure transmission of Radio Frequency (RF) data via RF over Fiber Optical Link (RFoFOL)
- Cyber Secure/Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliant network design
- Autonomous station keeping, sensor pointing, and safe recovery protocols
- Capable of self-contained operations
- Insusceptible to Counter Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)
General Dynamics' leadership as a mission integrator for the Navy's hybrid fleet is coupled with the innovative offering from our small business teammate Dragonfly Pictures, Inc.
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