Close air support operations securely connected at the tactical edge.

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dVDL is a NATO-standard digital data link built for the full Litening Pod family—past, present and future. It securely transmits real-time imagery to ROVER video terminals on the ground, enhancing situational awareness for fast-moving operations. Whether you're flying CAS missions or supporting special operations, dVDL delivers encrypted video with plug-and-play simplicity.

Already flying with an Ultra MBADL? dVDL upgrades seamlessly—no changes to your aircraft or pod hardware. It's AES256 encrypted, fully ROVER compatible, and built to keep you aligned with evolving NATO STANAGs.

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Key features Specifications
Key features

ROVER compatible by design

Works with all L-3 ROVER units—3 through 6, SIR and TNR—for smooth ground terminal integration.

Plug-and-play installation

No aircraft or pod software mods needed. dVDL drops in fast and keeps costs low.

NATO ready

Full US and NATO interoperability with secure, AES256-encrypted data links.

Flexible architecture

Downlink comes standard; full duplex available for bi-directional comms.

Future-proofed investment

Qualified to military standards and compatible with all current and next-gen Litening Pods.

Upgrade or new build

Available as an upgrade to Ultra MBADL or as a factory-new unit—your call.

Specifications
  • Operating bands: C band analogue and digital
  • Transmit / Receive modes Simplex (standard configuration): Simplex (standard configuration) Duplex (optional)
  • Encryption: AES 256
  • RF power output: 20W
  • Video input formats: PAL or NTSC
  • Voltage input: 28V
  • Mass (Simplex configuration): 3.8kg
  • Size (Simplex configuration): 175mm x 155mm x 86mm

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