Defense Logistics Agency picks power and communications connectors from TE Connectivity for Army Nett Warrior
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Electronic interconnect experts at the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) in Columbus, Ohio, needed connectors for the U.S. Army Nett Warrior system. They found their solution from TE Connectivity in Middletown, Pa.
DLA officials announced a $48.9 million contract to TE Connectivity on 7 Nov. for Nett Warrior communications system connectors. TE Connectivity prevailed on the competition over 14 other bidders.
The Army's Nett Warrior program is a soldier-worn system for infantry combat leaders, and provides computer processing, data storage, user display, and navigation while operating as the Universal Serial Bus (USB) host.
Soldier-worn system
It can deliver enhanced situational awareness and interoperability at the tactical edge across Army brigade combat teams for fast decision-making. Nett Warrior uses commercial smart devices with tactical applications networked through the Integrated Tactical Network (ITN) for several different transmitting options.
Nett Warrior employs the Tactical Assault Kit software suite and custom applications. The software is a map-based situational awareness application, and can use Android, Windows, Linux, and HTML.
TE Connectivity (TE) provides O.C.H. micro circular connectors for Nett Warrior, including a seven-pin design that can enhance a soldier’s ability to communicate from the battlefield. The seventh pin is for grounding or an extra signal line.
Micro circular connectors
The connector is for applications within the Nett Warrior program to provide ground soldiers with instant situational awareness and communications capability by connecting them to the Army’s tactical network.
Seven-pin O.C.H. micro circular connectors operate in harsh combat environments, and offer push/pull quick disconnect coupling. The aluminum alloy shell and thermoplastic inserts make the circular connectors lightweight and compact for soldiers in battlefield conditions.
Although primarily designed for battery packs, this seven-pin connector also is for the soldier’s vest cables, communications and power hubs, radios, and military vehicles.
For more information contact the Defense Logistics Agency online at www.dla.mil, or TE Connectivity at www.te.com.
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