IAI demonstrates 4G tactical network

As reported in Globes:

Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (IAI) (TASE: ARSP.B1) has successfully demonstrated its new wideband Long Term Evolution (LTE) Tactical Communication Network – the TAC4G, developed by Elta Systems. The system, based on commercial 4G LTE mobile technology, enables wideband communication within the various military units and between different command echelons.

The TAC4G employs solutions for current and future battlefield communication requirements, through the use of smartphones and modems. Patents registered by Elta during the development phase, position the company as one of the leading industries in this area.

Cellcom Israel Ltd. (NYSE:CEL; TASE:CEL) supports the commercial and military communication networks applications, and Nokia Siemens Network provides the standard network equipment.

Published by Globes [online], Israel business news – www.globes-online.com – on April 4, 2012