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Hughes demonstrates TDMA in Talisman Sabre

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150709-N-XM324-108 TIMOR SEA (July 9, 2015) Lt. j.g. Ridge Alkonis, right, from Claremont, Calif., gives Rear Adm. John Alexander, commander of Battle Force 7th Fleet, a tour of the combat information center aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) during Talisman Sabre 2015. Talisman Sabre is a biennial exercise that provides an invaluable opportunity for nearly 30,000 U.S. and Australian defense forces to conduct operations in a combined, joint and interagency environment that will increase both countries’ ability to plan and execute a full range of operations from combat missions to humanitarian assistance efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Patrick Dionne/Released)

Hughes Network Systems has demonstrated its advanced satellite waveform technology during exercises with U.S. and Australian forces during Talisman Sabre 2015.

Australian forces used the Hughes HX time division multiple access (TDMA) system, according to a Hughes news release.

“Australia is still maturing its understanding of deployed TDMA Satellite Operations, and the support from Hughes was fundamental to both the successful outcome of the exercise, and educating Army on planning and executing operations utilizing TDMA waveforms,” said Col. Shaun Love, director of Land Network Integration for the Australian Defense Force.

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