Parakeet (communication system)

For the bird, see Parakeet.

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

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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

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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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