Naval communication systems are traditionally built around closed, proprietary architectures. However, growing demands for interoperability, technology insertion and through-life affordability are driving a move towards open, modular communication architectures. For the past 20 years, SEA has been delivering open-architecture and modular communications systems, transforming how submarine communication systems are developed, integrated, maintained and upgraded over the lifetime of a platform. Challenging operating environment Submarines operate in one of the most unique and challenging environments in defence, with UK Royal Navy submarines capable of deploying for long periods of time. During these deployments, communication systems are vital to the mission outcome…
