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Tactical Communications

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CLANSMAN

The CLANSMAN family of tactical radios provides the British Army with HF and VHF communications from formation headquarters forward to the fighting units. Although it has been in service for over 20 years, it is still proving its worth on operations around the world.

 

The CLANSMAN family of radios includes:

  • UK/PRC 349 - A lightweight VHF radio
  • UK/PRC 351 - A tactical VHF Radio
  • UK/PRC 320 - An HF Radio for long range comms
  • UK/VRC 353 - Vehicle mounted VHF radio
Clansman InformationA soldier establishing a communications link
A soldier tuning the Clansman UK/PRC 320 RadioThe UK/PRC 320 HF Radio

BOWMAN

BOWMAN is the new tactical communications system. It will exploit the latest developments in radio and computer technology to meet the needs for all three services well into the 21st century. The system is being designed to provide, in conjunction with PTARMIGAN, CORMORANT and in due course FALCON, an integrated digital communications network across the battlefield. This will for the first time give commanders at all levels secure voice and data communications as well as an integrated Global Positioning System (GPS). It, too, has a sophisticated management system that will require all personnel managing the system to have a high degree of knowledge and training in Information Systems.

'The Royal Signals is the key player in developing BOWMAN which is the military communications system of the future. It's an exciting tri-service technological initiative and the most expensive piece of military equipment after the Eurofighter.'

For more information about Bowman, visit the Defence Equipment and Support website.