Link 22

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Link 22 is an upcoming NATO standard for wireless information interchange between military units.

The development of Link 22 started 1992 as NATO Improved Link 11 (NILE) with the goal of replacing the aging Link 11 standard and be interoperable with Link 16 networks. The participating NATO members are Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom and the USA.

Link 22 transmits data in fixed-format 9 byte long datagrams, the format is compatible to that of Link 16. Like Link 16, communication channels are shared using TDMA protocols. The specification for Link 22 is the NATO Standardization Agreement (STANAG) 5522.

Link 22 can be transmitted over HF and UHF radio. UHF links are intended for line of sight communication only and HF links for long ranges up to 300 nautical miles.

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