Parakeet (communication system)

Parakeet is an Australian Army mobile battlefield communication system, developed by AWA Defence Industries^[1]. Parakeet utilizes a satellite radio system^[2], which supports remotely deployed units, allowing communication for land forces.

Development

It was first introduced into service in the mid-1990s through project JP65. Parakeet was considered (at the time) advanced military communications. This included secure voice and data trunking services.

Project JP2072 was raised in 2017^[3], to upgrade its sub-systems. As described in the project summary, Parakeet was developed as a Battlespace Communications System Land (BCS-L), aiming to replace older, less effective Battlefield Telecommunications Network (BTN)^[4]. It was operated by Royal Australian Corps of Signals (RASIGS^[5]) personnel.

References

^ "Project Parakeet 4.3 Secure & Tactical Satellite Earth Station developed for the Australian Army".
^ "Project Review: A stroll down Army's information highway | ADM Dec 2010/Jan 2011". 1 December 2010.
^ Durrant, Patrick (1 November 2017). "Rollout for 2B as JP2072 gathers pace".
^ "Project Data Summary Sheet" (PDF).
^ "From Wagtail, Raven, Pintail to Project Currawong Battlespace Communications System… Boeing Defence Australia's Project Currawong".

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[1] "Project Parakeet 4.3 Secure & Tactical Satellite Earth Station developed for the Australian Army".

[2] "Project Review: A stroll down Army's information highway | ADM Dec 2010/Jan 2011". 1 December 2010.

[3] Durrant, Patrick (1 November 2017). "Rollout for 2B as JP2072 gathers pace".

[4] "Project Data Summary Sheet" (PDF).

[5] "From Wagtail, Raven, Pintail to Project Currawong Battlespace Communications System… Boeing Defence Australia's Project Currawong".

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