The Multifunctional Information Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio System (MIDS JTRS) received National Security Agency (NSA) certification to provide secure distribution of situational awareness and command and control information among airborne warfighters, the Joint Program Executive Office for JTRS (JPEO JTRS) announced Tuesday. The NSA Certification, which was granted March 9, is the first JTRS product to be certified at this level of security by the NSA.
The certification means the MIDS JTRS terminal has met the highest standards in ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of the data and the availability of the system. JPEO JTRS said the certification is a critical milestone in support of the Initial Operational Capability (IOC) for MIDS JTRS on the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet.