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OPAL – Network Centric Operations System

OPAL decentralized battle management
solution revolutionizes military operations
by enabling seamless interconnectivity and
real-time data sharing, allowing military
forces worldwide to meet the challenges
of the modern combat arena.

The need to share information among var-
ious forces, establish a unified situational
awareness, and ensure effective commu-
nication underpinned the development of
OPAL.

OPAL creates networking connectivity and
enables data sharing among all members of
a fighting force, regardless of whether they
are airborne, naval, or land-based.

OPAL enables users to share a common
picture of the battlespace in real-time, to
connect not only through verbal descriptions
but through image, video sharing, or data
exchange as well. Unlike traditional data-
links that provide update rates of several
seconds, OPAL’s real-time network, boasting
millisecond update intervals, addresses
critical needs such as preventing mid-air management system, or acquiring OPAL provides standard services that cater to
collisions during close fighter jet formations while utilizing their indigenous existing com- different operational capabilities (also re-
and other time-sensitive scenarios. munications radios, datalink networks, sen- ferred to as Applications).
sors, and systems.
Leveraging existing or new software-de- Battle-proven and operational on a wide
fined radios and data links, OPAL efficient- OPAL offers a range of hardware solu- array of platforms, OPAL has been suc-
ly shares large amount of real-time data. tions tailored to different platforms and cessfully deployed on fighter jets, training
OPAL provides customers with a high de- enduser requirements. These hardware aircraft, tankers, helicopters, mission air-
gree of operational autonomy. Customers platforms rely on optimized software mid- craft, command and control centers and
have the option of ordering SDR systems dleware architecture, known as Application ships, as well as other platforms in Israel
and datalinks as a part of the OPAL battle Framework. The Application Framework and in various other countries.

BAE Systems Looks

to Expand Extensive

Korean Footprint

Enthused by the selection of its Archerfish event are the nano bug drone, digital helmet, winds of more than 50mph.
Mine Neutralisation System by Korea military GPS, virtual training system, camera
Aerospace Industries (KAI) earlier this year sensor, optical display precision guidance According to the company, the Striker II
for the development of a mine disposal system, and LiteHUD head-up display. digital Helmet-Mounted Display (HMD) is
the world’s only HMD to combine a 40⁰
system for their new helicopter programme, field of view, daylight readable color display
BAE Systems is promoting a range of prod- The bug drone was developed by the com- and integrated night vision. As part of its
ucts at the Show and highlighting collabo- pany in collaboration with UAVTEK; the na- longstanding relationship with Korea, BAE
rations in Korea that extend across the air, no-Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) weighs Systems has delivered a significant number
sea, land, and security domains. 196g, has a 40-minute battery life and a of Bv-206s all-terrain vehicles to the Korean
2km range. It boasts a stealthy low visual Army and equipped 30 of Korea’s naval
Among the company’s main exhibits at the profile and the ability to fly even in strong platforms with its combat systems.
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