Link 16 – The Defense Post

Apr- 2026 -

17 April

Inside Link 16: How the US and Allies Share Real-Time Battle Data

Our Link 16 guide explores how this advanced tactical network fuses data, voice, and situational awareness — empowering joint forces to act faster and smarter.

Mar- 2026 -

5 March

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

USAF Eyes Multi-Channel Radio Upgrade for HH-60W Rescue Helicopter

The US Air Force plans to upgrade the HH-60W helicopters by replacing their current Link 16 radio with a multi-channel one.

Oct- 2024 -

14 October

Air

A U.S. Marine Corps XQ-58A Valkyrie, highly autonomous, low-cost tactical unmanned air vehicle, soars overhead during its first test flight at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 3, 2023. The XQ-58A Valkyrie test flight and the data collected inform future requirements for the Marine Corps in a rapidly evolving security environment, while successfully fueling joint innovation and experimentation opportunities.

Inder Singh Bisht

US Marines Flight Test XQ-58A Valkyrie With Link-16 Capabilities

The US Marine Corps has demonstrated the Link-16 tactical communication system on the XQ-58A Valkyrie unmanned aerial vehicle.

9 October

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Military Identifies Critical Weapons Yet to Be Supplied to Ukraine

The US military has compiled a list of defense systems it considers essential for Ukraine’s fight against Russia but that have yet to be provided to the war-torn nation.

Jul- 2024 -

1 July

Air

Inder Singh Bisht

General Atomics, Lockheed Develop Net-Enabled Weapons Capability for MQ-9B

General Atomics and Lockheed Martin are collaborating to equip the MQ-9B SeaGuardian unmanned aerial system with a network-enabled weapons capability.