HHI promised in 2017 to make Hanwha Systems’ Naval Shield ICMS compatible with Link 16 by 2019 or before the first Philippine frigate was delivered. The Link 16 compatibility for the CMS was included in the contract requirements. Link 16 is a military tactical data link network used by the US and allies for a jam-resistant, enhanced monitoring of battlespace operations. ADVERTISEMENTCarlos said the Link 16 compatibility with the CMS was tested during the sea acceptance tests in South Korea in February using a compatibility test tool. “The Philippine Navy does not have the Link 16 yet.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer July 10, 2020 15:17 UTC