Business contract award

US Navy Awards Data Link Solutions Contract

Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Jan 28, 2026 · Last updated Feb 06, 2026

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Market Impact

The market is positively impacted by the contract award to Data Link Solutions, as it signals continued investment in defense technology and secure communication systems. This benefits the parent companies BAE Systems and RTX Corporation, reinforcing their positions in the defense sector.

Defense Aerospace Telecommunications

Event Summary

The United States===United States Navy has awarded Data Link Solutions a production contract for hundreds of Multifunctional Information Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio System (MIDS JTRS) terminals. These terminals are software-defined radios designed to provide jam-resistant Link 16 connectivity for U.S. forces and allied users across air, land, and maritime platforms. Data Link Solutions, a joint venture between BAE Systems and RTX Corporation===Collins Aerospace (an RTX Corporation business), will increase its production capacity to fulfill this demand. The MIDS JTRS system enhances situational awareness and enables secure voice, video, and data communications, supporting tactical information sharing in contested environments. The contract underscores the ongoing need for high-performing, secure command-and-control solutions, with work to be performed in Wayne, New Jersey, and Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Key Actions

95 United States===United States Navy awarded production contract Data Link Solutions

90 Data Link Solutions to deliver Multifunctional Information Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio System terminals United States===United States Navy

Entities Involved

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Data Link Solutions

Data Link Solutions was awarded a production contract by the United States===United States Navy to deliver hundreds of Multifunctional Information Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio System (MIDS JTRS) terminals. This contract signifies ongoing demand for their secure command-and-control systems and will lead to increased production.

Importance 90 Sentiment 70

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United States===United States Navy

The United States===United States Navy awarded a significant production contract to Data Link Solutions for MIDS JTRS terminals, which will enhance their jam-resistant Link 16 connectivity across various platforms for U.S. forces and allied users.

Importance 80 Sentiment 10

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BAE Systems

As a joint venture partner in Data Link Solutions, BAE Systems will benefit from the contract award, which reflects continued demand for advanced defense communication systems.

Importance 40 Sentiment 20

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RTX Corporation===Collins Aerospace

RTX Corporation===Collins Aerospace, an RTX business and joint venture partner in Data Link Solutions, will see positive impact from the contract award, contributing to its defense sector involvement.

Importance 40 Sentiment 20

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RTX Corporation

RTX Corporation, through its subsidiary RTX Corporation===Collins Aerospace's involvement in Data Link Solutions, will indirectly benefit from the contract award for MIDS JTRS terminals.

Importance 30 Sentiment 15

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NATO

NATO and allied forces utilize Link 16, a standard tactical data link, which will be supported by the MIDS JTRS terminals delivered under this contract, enhancing their real-time information sharing capabilities.

Importance 20 Sentiment 10

Relationships

Data Link Solutions related ↔ BAE Systems

Data Link Solutions related ↔ RTX Corporation===Collins Aerospace

RTX Corporation===Collins Aerospace related ↔ RTX Corporation

Data Link Solutions related ↔ United States===United States Navy

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