The Multi-Data Link Management System was developed using the same core data link routing software from the combat proven, joint certified Air Defense Systems Integrator (ADSI)®.   Combining Ultra’s expertise in the maritime battlespace and over 30 years of developing innovative tactical data link solutions, MDLMS is the most advanced data link processor in operation onboard US Navy combatant ships.   With a growing list of customers, including the US Navy Littoral Combat Ship, Korean Destroyer eXperimental (KDX), Royal Saudi Naval Force’s Multi Mission Surface Combatant and various ship classes from the Danish, Canadian and Brazilian navies; MDLMS, and it’s legacy product the Adjunct Processor, are installed and operational onboard over 150 warships worldwide.   

Utilizing the same certified, combat-proven advanced tactical data link capabilities of the Air Defense Systems Integrator (ADSI)®, the Virtual Multi-Data Link Management System (vMDLMS) is now available as a software only Virtual Machine (VM). The vMDLMS allows the maritime user the ability to maintain hardware end of life control since the VM is hosted on your own server running VMware® ESXi server. Benefits of virtual machines include automatic failover and switchover, thus essentially eliminating down time with no loss of tactical information.  Several host combat management system interface options are available, including legacy Model 4 (M Series) and Model 5 (N-Series/Link 16) designs. vMDLMS supports all the same interfaces as a standard vADSI, and also adds specialized connections for maritime navigation systems, MIDS on Ship terminals and AIS.  For a list of datalinks and interfaces supported, reference the vADSI datasheet

For over 25 years Ultra has supported the US Navy in the shore based operations center and maritime environments.   As tactical datalinks evolved, Ultra’s expertise and combat proven data link processor, the ADSI, was chosen to enhance the US Navy’s Command and Control Processor (C2P) with the ability to conduct Link 22, Satellite TADIL-J and Joint Range Extension Application Protocol (JREAP) Appendix C operations.  Since 2003, Ultra has supplied the US Navy and its FMS customers with the  Common Data Link Management System (CDLMS), Adjunct Processor, allowing Aegis Cruisers and Destroyers, Aircraft carriers, Amphibious Helicopter, Assault/ Docking and shore based testing centers the ability to conduct assured over the horizon tactical information exchange.  Ultra’s maritime tactical data link experience and products are internationally recognized for their combat proven interoperability, reliability and ease of integration with combat management systems.