Data Links Overview
Link 16 is a U.S. and allied government-backed system for transmitting broadband, jam-resistant, secure data and voice across a variety of air, sea, and ground-based platforms.

ViaSat is one of only two certified suppliers of Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) terminals, and are sole suppliers of the MIDS LVT(2) terminal for land vehicles.
Now with our new EnerLinks products, you can extend the range and improve the performance of video data links for UAVs as well.
Need to know more? See our Link-16 FAQ or, for more general introduction to JTIDS/MIDS, read NCW 101 or this Joint Forces introduction to TADIL J (aka Link 16).
Multifunctional Information Distribution System
Low Volume Terminals (MIDS LVT)
Smaller, lighter, more flexible, and more affordable than ever, these terminals are available for improving situational awareness in airborne, shipboard and ground station applications.
MIDS LVT(1) Airborne Terminal
MIDS LVT(2) Ground Based Terminal
Link-16 FAQ
Link 16 Support Equipment for Terminal Integration , Field Service Engineers, or Test & Troubleshooting
Choose from several accessories that enable you to easily troubleshoot, test, install, and maintain your MIDS terminals – from ViaSat or other vendors.
LEGS - Link 16 Environment/Gateway/Stimulator
LiFT - Link 16 Flight-line Tool
Link 16 Navigation Test Set
MIDS Flight Recorder
Support Port Interceptor Kit
The size, weight, and power consumption of the EnerLinksII system makes it especially well matched for tactical UAVs (TUAS). The system provides simultaneously IP data, compressed video, metadata, and audio from multiple sensors with increased bandwidth efficiency and link performance, and proven range coverage to the horizon.
EnerLinksII and Enerview
EnerLinksII DVA Analog to Digital Conversion
Support
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Link-16 technology is restricted to use by only the U.S. Military and approved international customers through the Foreign Military Sales program.
United States
Link 16/MIDS inquiries within the U.S.:
Email: mids.us@viasat.com
Telephone: 760.602.5649
Mailing Address:
MIDS US Inquiries
6155 El Camino Real
Carlsbad, CA 92009-1699
USA
International
Link 16/MIDS inquiries outside the U.S.:
Email: mids.international@viasat.com
Telephone: +1 760.476.2675
Mailing Address:
MIDS International Inquiries
6155 El Camino Real
Carlsbad, CA 92009-1699
USA
Support Notes
ViaSat offers a variety of training programs to meet customers' applications of Link 16, MIDS LVT(1) and MIDS LVT (2) terminals, and related software and equipment.
Learn more about MIDS Training

