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Leonardo DRS is showcasing JTT-X, a hybrid SATCOM system designed to combine multiple satellite networks for secure communications and connectivity aboard military aircraft. The system is aimed at maintaining reliable links in contested environments, where disruption or degradation of communications can directly affect tactical operations.
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Leonardo DRS is showcasing JTT-X, a hybrid SATCOM system designed to combine multiple satellite networks for secure communications and connectivity aboard military aircraft. The system is aimed at maintaining reliable links in contested environments, where disruption or degradation of communications can directly affect tactical operations.
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