Vislink Technologies Inc., which produces real-time video communications for the defense, public safety, and broadcast markets, said Wednesday it has been awarded a contract from Danish defense contractor Precision Technic Defence A/S to supply advanced airborne video downlink systems for deployment on Royal Danish Airforce Airbus AS550 Fennec Helicopters.
Financial details were not disclosed, though the company said the “seven-figure contract represents a key milestone in Vislink’s growing footprint within global defense markets.”
Under the agreement, Vislink will provide the Royal Danish Air Force with a range of its air-to-anywhere solutions, including the AeroLink airborne live video transmitter, Vislink Antenna Actuators, Quantum ground receivers, and Mobile Commander hand-held monitor units. These technologies provide ultra-low latency, UHD live video transmission capability from helicopters, enabling better awareness and decision-making during homeland security missions such as surveillance, border protection and emergency response.
The initial system, delivered earlier this year for the prototype aircraft, has been installed, ground tested, validated and test flown during the development phase. Vislink says these results are impressive, particularly concerning video quality and operational range.
Full delivery of the new award is scheduled for 2025, with installation and operational rollout planned for 2026.
Thorben B. Petersen, senior business development manager at Precision Technic Defence Precision, said,” We are very satisfied with the cooperation and support we have from Vislink and we are proud to provide this capability to the Royal Danish Air Force. Vislink technology provides crisp, clear video streaming from aircraft to the ground to improve situational awareness.”
Earlier this year, Denmark, a NATO member, announced plans to boost the military by setting up a $7 billion fund that it says will raise the country’s defense spending to more than 3% of gross domestic product this year and next. The country spent 2.4% of GDP on defense last year, above the existing 2% target for NATO members.
“This contract reinforces our strategic direction to position Vislink as the trusted provider of mission-critical communications systems to defense and security agencies worldwide,” said Mickey Miller, CEO of Vislink. “By equipping the Danish Fennec helicopter fleet with our advanced live video transmission solutions, we are ensuring that their personnel benefit from the highest levels of real-time situational awareness, which is critical for today’s demanding security environments.”
New Jersey’s defense industry is a multibillion-dollar sector, with $8.5 billion in Department of Defense spending in fiscal year 2023. Among the defense contractors in the state are Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, BAE Systems and L3Harris.
These companies focus on missile defense, radar systems, satellite communications, cybersecurity, and advanced manufacturing.
