New platforms and nodes
BLink enables tactical communications to and from new platforms and nodes that have never been able to support this capability.
Capabilities
Put the tactical network where the mission needs it.
Deployable at scale
Smaller size, lower weight, an affordable price and no crypto or CCI on the forward node allow deployment at ranges and scale that were previously impossible.
No changes to the existing network
Extends, relocates or creates coverage over IP transport, with no changes to the existing tactical network or its participants.
One-to-many control
The BLink Multi-point Controller (BMC) enables one-to-many Link 16 operations and virtual radio operations.
Red/black geographic separation
Close the local link. Extend it globally. Keep crypto secure.
The key enabler behind BLink is the ability to separate the red side and the black side of the tactical radio. In a legacy tactical radio, the entire box is a Controlled Cryptographic Item. With BLink, the black-side components sit at the forward edge with no crypto, while all crypto and CCI remain safe at home, connected over an IP link such as SATCOM.
The expansion of proliferated low Earth orbit (pLEO) satellite communication networks has made this capability possible around the world.
Architecture
BLink architecture components.
| Component | Role | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| M-FEAR | The distributed RF edge | Miniature, affordable tactical RF node that moves the tactical network RF boundary onto aircraft, UAS, ground nodes and other forward platforms. |
| BMC | The distributed network control layer | Enables one-to-many operation, virtual radios and centralised management of distributed BLink nodes. |
| PULSE-M | The spectrum awareness and assurance layer | Distributed monitoring of Link 16 activity, network density and potential interference, all without crypto. |
Specifications
BLink specifications.
| Architecture | Distributed: RF edge geographically separated from secure (red side) processing |
|---|---|
| Transport | IP transport between distributed radio components (for example SATCOM) |
| Forward edge | Black-side components only; no crypto or CCI on the forward node |
| Components | M-FEAR (distributed RF edge), BMC (network control layer), PULSE-M (spectrum awareness and assurance layer) |
| Expansion |
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Specifications as published by Timber Sweet and subject to change. Full technical detail is available from Timber Sweet Australia on request.
Applications
New mission sets that legacy systems could not achieve.
- Beyond line of sight Link 16
- Thickening legacy networks
- Beyond Line-of-Sight – Tactical (BOLT)
- Tactical BLOS communications to fighters and platforms without mission systems modification
- Passive sensing
- Hide in plain sight
Availability
Coming soon: mid 2027.
Expected to be available in Australia from mid 2027, together with the support equipment and operator training. Register your interest now and we will keep you updated.
| Item | Part number |
|---|---|
| M-FEAR | TSC-MFR-001 |
| BLink Multi-point Controller (BMC) | TSC-BLK-003 |
| M-FEAR support equipment | LITE KIT:MFEAR |
